Oct 15, 2026
Seoul is bringing the flavors, festivals and hidden destinations of seven regions across Korea to a rooftop overlooking Deoksu Palace’s stone-wall road, offering city dwellers a chance to plan their next autumn getaway without leaving the capital. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization will host Local Trip Fall Picnic from Oct. 21-25 at the Regional Tourism Antenna Shop in central Seoul, with activities running daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “This event is an opportunity to experience the unique charm of local regions right in the heart of Seoul and discover new travel destinations,” said Cho Seong-ho, director general of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Tourism and Sports Bureau. “We will strengthen tourism cooperation to ensure that journeys beginning in Seoul lead to actual visits to regional areas and help vitalize local economies.” The five-day event will feature tourism information, regional food and locally made products from Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, South Chungcheong Province, North Gyeongsang Province, Andong, North Jeolla Prov