Travel guide to Hanam, South Korea | Relaxing ways to play in a small, unpopular town near Seoul
🌏Travel guide to Hanam, South Korea | Relaxing ways to play in the unpopular small cities around Seoul
🚗Transportation Guide
Location: East-central Gyeonggi-do, about 40 minutes by car from Seoul, suitable for a day trip or short vacation from Seoul.
How to get there:
✔️Directly connected to Hanam City Hall Station on Seoul Subway Line 5
✔ ️Search "하남시" on the self-driving navigation, the parking fee in the city is about ₩2000/hour
🌟Must-check-in experience
1. Starfield Henan Shopping Center
Features: The largest complex shopping mall in Korea! Giant aquarium + indoor ski resort + rooftop garden, a one-stop shop for taking your kids out and dating.
Tips: Go to the rooftop to watch the sunset in the evening, free lounge chairs + city night view are super healing~
2. Henan History Museum
How to play: Niche but treasure! The interactive exhibition hall recreates the life scenes of the Joseon Dynasty, and you can wear hanbok and take photos for free (reservation required).
3. Haneul Bicycle Path
Highlights: Cycling along the river is super chill! The rental point provides electric assisted bicycles (₩5000/hour). Remember to take pictures when passing by the reeds and picnic lawns📸
🏨Accommodation recommendations
Best value for money: GLAD Hotel Henan (3-minute walk from the subway station, rooftop pool overlooking the city)
Featured experience: 탄천 camping car camp (retro RV with private bathroom, roast marshmallows and watch the stars at night✨)
📍Peripheral linkage gameplay
1. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (20 minutes by car)
UNESCO World Heritage, free admission if you wear Hanbok! The lights on the city wall at night are super dreamy.
2. Lotte World (30 minutes by subway)
Asia’s largest indoor amusement park, buy evening tickets at half the price and play until closing time.
💡Tips for avoiding pitfalls
1. Language: There are Chinese signs in scenic spots and shopping malls, but small restaurants recommend using translation apps to order.
2. Payment: Visa/UnionPay are accepted, but cash is required in traditional markets.
3. Weather: The most comfortable weather is in spring and autumn (cherry blossom season from March to May, maple leaf season from September to November). In summer, it can be hot and stuffy, so remember to bring a small fan.
🚲 Henan City doesn’t have the hustle and bustle of Seoul, but it hides the little happiness of Korean life. It is the first choice for relaxing on weekends!