Bukchon Hanok Village
Credit: Bastien Altermatt
EVENING: PARKS, NATURE TRAILS, & UNWINDING SEOUL- STYLE
Reconnecting with Nature in the City As evening approaches, find tranquility in Seoul’ s parks. The city boasts nearly 3,000 parks and 58 square miles of green space, beginning with the seven-mile Cheonggyecheon Stream, winding through the downtown area and lined with parks.
At the base of Namsan Mountain, Namsan Park— the city’ s largest urban park— you’ ll find walking and cycling trails, a cable car, and the Namsan Tower Observatory. The panoramic views from here let you appreciate Seoul’ s massive urban sprawl from a peaceful vantage point.
For those with extra time and energy, escape into Bukhansan National Park. Known for its 1,300 plant species, cascading waterfalls, Buddhist temples, and miles of hiking trails, this national park delivers a restorative counterpoint to bustling city life.
A New Kind of Layover Rather than facing endless hours in airport lounges, Seoul’ s Transit and K-Stopover Programs encourage you to step outside and experience Korean culture, cuisine, and nature. Whether you opt for a brisk city tour or a more immersive two-day adventure, Seoul transforms your layover into a memorable chapter of your journey.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Credit: Mirko Kuzmanovic
GETTING THERE
Korean Air offers daily nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport( IAD) to Seoul Incheon International Airport( ICN). In July 2025, Korean Air celebrated 30 years of service between Washington D. C. and Seoul.
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