The 10 Best Day Trips from Paech’ŏn-ŭp

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 10 good day trips from Paech’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea, led by Seoul, Pyongyang, Incheon. The closest is Kaesŏng, about 35 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

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Day trips from Paech’ŏn-ŭp

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

  2. 2

    Pyongyang, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north of Paech’ŏn-ŭp

    Known for 개선문.

  3. 3

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  4. 4

    Suwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp
  5. 5

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  6. 6

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp
  7. 7

    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp
  8. 8

    Namp’o, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-west of Paech’ŏn-ŭp
  9. 9

    Pyeongtaek, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp
  10. 10

    Kaesŏng, North Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp

A sample day: Paech’ŏn-ŭp to Seoul

  1. 08:30Leave Paech’ŏn-ŭp
  2. 10:00Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15남산골한옥마을
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 16:00Head back to Paech’ŏn-ŭp
  7. 17:30Home in Paech’ŏn-ŭp

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Paech’ŏn-ŭp?
The best day trips from Paech’ŏn-ŭp are Seoul, Pyongyang, Incheon, Suwon, Goyang-si. The closest is Kaesŏng, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Paech’ŏn-ŭp?
Kaesŏng is the closest, 22 km east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Paech’ŏn-ŭp?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Paech’ŏn-ŭp: Kaesŏng (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Paech’ŏn-ŭp for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 76 km south-east of Paech’ŏn-ŭp and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Paech’ŏn-ŭp?
For a weekend away from Paech’ŏn-ŭp, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Pyeongtaek (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Pyongyang (125 km, 1 hr 55 min), Namp’o (114 km, 1 hr 45 min), Suwon (100 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Paech’ŏn-ŭp?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pyeongtaek at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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