Cable cars offer all the views with none of the hard work. The perfect way to relax for a hot minute during your busy day. Join the Pyeongtaek Travelers Group You are also welcome to join our Pyeongtaek Travelers Facebook Group. The South of Seoul moderated community of active and friendly Pyeongtaek international residents makes traveling in Korea easier. You are invited to share your local travel tips, cultural experiences, and travel opportunities that benefit people who live in the area or trips that originate in the Pyeongtaek area! About Cable Cars In Korea We don’t actually know why, but Korea is crazy for cable cars. You can find long and short-track cable cars, over water and up mountains. What they all have in common is an easy way to capture a stunning view. Cable cars in South Korea go by many a few names. They may also be called “cable tracks” or “rope tracks.” You will need to search by all of these names to capture the full scope of how many exist across the country. South Korea’s Famous Cable Cars There are some cable cars that are more popular with international tourists than others. It’s important to note that international travel bloggers and fancy Instagrammer folks are going for grandeur and style points. Three favorites of fancy bloggers include: South of Seoul volunteers include a lot of aging hipsters, millennials, and permanent residents who love “off the beaten path”, weird, and random activities that take you to surprising places you never thought you could explore. That’s why we have included many cable cars you have never heard of in South Korea. The Best Season for Cable Cars in Korea There is no best season. We have taken cable cars year-round and felt the stunning awe of Korea’s natural beauty. Winter means fewer people and a place to enjoy a view in comfort. Spring allows you to see the expanse of blossoms. Summer shows views of stunning green landscapes. Fall, of course, brings views of a colorful carpet of leaves. You really can’t go wrong. Planning a Cable Car into Your Korean Itinerary Most cable cars aren’t open very late. Often they will run from around 9am to 5pm. You will need to show up about an hour before closing time to have a good chance of getting a trip in since you will want to ride to the top, take a look around, then come back down. Remember that any famous cable cars may have very long waiting times on the weekends and holidays. You may have to purchase your tickets and then chill for up to an hour. For example, if you want to get a ticket for the Seoraksan Cable Car in the fall you better be there when they open. The traffic to Seorkasan is going to be an absolute beast, then you are going to have to wait for tickets, and then wait for your turn to get on. Get there early! 15 Best Cable Cars Beyond Seoul in South Korea We aren’t saying travel just for cable cars, but we recommend tagging one onto any trip. It can be a lovely feeling to float above the cities, oceans, mountains, and rivers. A restful and relaxing way to capture the scope of the world around you. The information for finding any of the following exists in the South of Seoul app. The app also has recommendations for restaurants, cafes, and so much more! You can download the South of Seoul app from Google Play or the Apple App Store. What makes these the best? That’s your adventure to find out. We don’t know if these are the best cable cars in your eyes. Usually, bloggers have done no empirical studies. We all say things like “South Korea’s Best…” so our content rises to the top of the Google algorithm. SEO is obsessed with the word “best.” That’s why bloggers are always labeling everything as “The best” when it’s often just a list of a few places they visited once. Without certain key phrases and words that are important for capturing the attention of the internet gods, your posts are not seen. At South of Seoul, we know that readers are tired of these SEO hacks that get creators’ blogs to the top of any search but don’t always serve you as people planning your trips. South of Seoul has learned to still play the “best of anything in South Korea game” by including a paragraph like this in your blogs so that you better understand the mechanics of how bloggers write for SEO and how such writing can be a bit misleading. Including a paragraph like this allows us to say that South Korea’s best every most perfect cable cars in the land exist in this blog, while also letting you know that we are saying this to be competitive online. There is no such thing as the best of something, there is only what you love best and that is the adventure of life. We are here to give you as much information about cable cars in Korea to empower you to find your best. South of SeoulFounded in 2015, the South of Seoul team consists of volunteers on three continents working together to support English-speaking people traveling or living in South Korea. South of Seoul volunteers work with organizations and individuals across South Korea to improve equitable access to information across South Korea. Much of South of Seoul’s information focuses on Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Blogs published under the authorship of “South of Seoul” include blogs compiled by multiple volunteers to improve access to standardized information unrelated to individualized personal experiences. www.southofseoul.net

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Looking for rail bike courses in many different areas across South Korea? You have come to the right place. We have options for those who want to explore beyond Seoul. What are rail bikes in South Korea? Rail bikes are a popular activity in South Korea. Such rail adventures occur on decommissioned scenic railway routes throughout the country. Essentially, rail bikes are human pedal-powered vehicles designed to travel along railway tracks. The bikes offer a unique and relaxing way to enjoy the countryside and take in the scenery. Usually, rail bike tours in South Korea last between one or two hours and are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It’s a very popular activity for families with kids of all ages. Korea’s Most Commonly Promoted Rail Bikes One of the most popular rail bike routes in South Korea is the Gangchon Rail Park, which is located in the northeastern part of the country. The route runs for 8.5 kilometers along the old Gangchon railway line, which was originally used to transport coal and lumber. Along the way, visitors can enjoy views of the Bukhangang River and the surrounding mountains, as well as pass through several tunnels and over a number of bridges. Another popular rail bike route in South Korea is the Jeongseon Rail Bike. This rail bike course runs for 7.2 kilometers along the Jeongseon Arirang Railway. Also, this route is particularly popular in the autumn months when the leaves on the trees turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow. Visitors can also stop off at a number of scenic spots along the way, including a suspension bridge and a traditional Korean village. Overall, rail biking is a unique and enjoyable way to experience the South Korean countryside and take in its natural beauty. However, this list isn’t really about these heavily promoted rail bike locations. That’s because, during the 10 + years we’ve lived in Korea, we’ve found many other delightful rail bike course locations. Where Can I Ride Rail Bikes Across Korea? Despite what most travel blogs may make it seem, numerous rail bikes pepper the Korean countryside. Many of them are clearly marked on Naver or Daum and others are hidden away within parks. These parks offer up different types of experiences and scenery. The rail bike experiences often blogged about aren’t necessarily better, they just happen to be closer to Seoul or there is more English information available for them. Since we are weird old hipsters, we actually prefer visiting the rail bikes that are lesser-known in the English language social channels. Why? Just because we find they take us to fun, new places we never would have thought to visit. We discover all kinds of fun things just because we visited these rail bike spots. If you are a “hidden-gem” sort of person, then this list of rail bikes is going to be a lot of fun. What if I need more information about the rail bikes? We have provided you with the information you need to get help from 1330 about your personal situation. When traveling across the country to do anything, we recommend contacting 1330 to confirm the important details. Is the rail park open? What are the current prices? Do I need a reservation? 10 Rail Bikes to Try South of Seoul Planning a Trip Across South Korea? Explore over 52 itineraries by South of Seoul volunteers who live and travel in Korea. South of SeoulFounded in 2015, the South of Seoul team consists of volunteers on three continents working together to support English-speaking people traveling or living in South Korea. South of Seoul volunteers work with organizations and individuals across South Korea to improve equitable access to information across South Korea. Much of South of Seoul’s information focuses on Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Blogs published under the authorship of “South of Seoul” include blogs compiled by multiple volunteers to improve access to standardized information unrelated to individualized personal experiences. www.southofseoul.net

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