Gangchon Rail Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Gangchon Rail Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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It costs 35,000 won to ride a 4-seater vehicle at Gangchon Rail Park. Local residents and disabled visitors get a 20% discount. Groups of 20 get 10% off. You can reserve your time slot online, choosing from six times that range from 10am until 6pm. Booking ahead is recommended, especially on public holiday weekends.

Yes, Gangchon Rail Park is worth visiting. The largest rail bike course in Korea is on a discontinued railway line that offers excellent views of the mountain scenery along the Bukhan River. It's a peaceful escape from the crowds of the capital, which is only 1.5 hours away by car.

Per one customer who booked the Special Private Tour Nami Island, Rail Bike, Petite France, "Absolutely amazing tour from Seoul! Our guide was amazing and this was the highlight of our trip to Korea. 10/10 would recommend this tour as the best way to see these must-see destinations."

The 5.3-mile (8.5-kilometer) railway line runs alongside the Bukhangang River. Visitors travel 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) via railbike and 1.6 miles (2.5 kilometers) by train. The railbike ride takes 50 minutes to complete. Riders then take a shuttle bus back to the starting point.

The closest train station to Gangchon Rail Park is Gimyujeong, a 10-minute walk. From Sinnae rail station, on the outskirts of Seoul, you can take a direct train to Gimyujeong, which takes around an hour. The park offers on-site parking. Most all-day guided tours from Seoul include roundtrip transportation.

No. Most of the track is downhill. It’s not considered challenging or strenuous, so it’s a good choice for families and first-time visitors. It is inaccessible to travelers using wheelchairs or strollers. Riders are advised to keep a safe distance of more than 66 feet (20 meters) between railbikes.

Gangchon Rail Park charges around US$30 for a 2-seat railbike and US$40 for a 4-seater. For an additional fee, try a virtual reality section. Because the 2-seater and 4-seater bikes depart separately, groups of six should purchase tickets for three, 2-seaters. ATV rides cost around US$25.

Yes and no. You can reserve your railbike at the Gangchon Rail Park by buying tickets online in advance, but it’s not always necessary. Tickets may sell out, so buying at least a week in advance is recommended, especially on weekends when the park can become crowded.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Gangchon Rail Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Gangwon:

• Namiseom Island

• Seoraksan National Park

• Sinheungsa Temple

• Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market

• Hanji Theme Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Gangwon.