With the passing of Spring comes the highly-anticipated, summer travel season. Finally, the winter’s cold is a distant memory and it’s time to rally the troops for the adventures that accompany warm weather. While the major cities have a lot to offer, sometimes we must venture away from Seoul or Busan to find Korea’s finest gems.

If you’re searching for exciting things to do in Gapyeong, you’re in for a treat! This county is packed with unique attractions and natural beauty. Gapyeong is located in Gyeonggi-do, northeast of Seoul, and is home to some of the best weekend getaway spots in the northern region of Korea. Easily accessible by public transportation, these locations serve as the perfect day trip from Seoul and offer up some epic scenery.

From Gapyeong Station, walk out the exit with 6,000 won and hop on the to get to all the stops on this list (minus the first!) | Oeseo-myeon, Gapyeong Petite France is perfect for those who have an affinity for French culture. While it may not be as authentic as say, actual France, France offers a cute French oasis in the heart of Korea. It is coined as a “Unique French Theme Park in Korea” and has a variety of cultural experience programs and performances to give you the feeling of walking around a small French town.

With its beautiful scenery, it’s not surprising that many dramas have been filmed here, including: “Secret Garden”, “Great Friend Note – Girls Generation Episode”, “Running Man” of SBS and m.