🎉Exam's over! Recommended half-day outing courses in Seoul✨

Finished your exams, but where to go? A half-day healing course in Seoul for international students

After midterms or finals, don't you just want to get away both physically and mentally? 😢

But traveling far can often be too much in terms of time and money. At times like that, how about refreshing yourself with a half-day Seoul outing course easily accessible by subway? ✨

🌊 Spring picnic at Hangang Park

Don't you want to shake off your exam stress while gazing at the open Han River? All you need is some convenience store snacks and a picnic mat.

1. 2026 Seoul Spring Festival: Held from April 10 to May 5, 2026.

2. Drone light show: Held at Ttukseom on April 25 and at Jamsil on May 5.

3. 2026 Hangang Festival: Runs for 9 days from May 2 to May 10, 2026 at Yeouido, Banpo, and more.

👉 Enjoy Han River ramen and festivals at a low cost for perfect healing!

🌳 Seoul Forest, a downtown shelter perfect for walking anytime

If you want to clear your mind by quietly walking in nature, a forest stroll is the best. It's close to Seongsu-dong cafe street and very popular with international students!

1. Open 24 hours: The park itself is free to walk at any time.

2. Check operating hours: The Ecological Forest is open 05:30~21:30, the Insect Arboretum is open 10:00~17:00 (closed on Mondays).

3. Public transport recommended: Parking is limited, so please use the subway.

👉 Walking pretty forest paths and stopping by a cozy cafe will make your day perfect!

🌃 Namsan night walk, free and enjoyable

Worried about entrance fees while wanting to see Seoul's dazzling night? Try walking along the Namsan Park trails.

1. Free walk: There's no admission fee for Namsan Park, so you can enjoy the beautiful night view carefree.

2. Observatory is optional: If you want to go up Namsan Seoul Tower observatory, it's 21,000 KRW for ages 13 and up.

3. Operating hours: Observatory open weekdays 10:30~22:00, weekends and public holidays 10:00~23:00.