Gapyeong Rail Park
Gapyeong Rail Park
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Agata0710
Seoul, South Korea289 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This is my favorite raibike park in Korea! They have 3 different locations around the city and we have been to two of those. They are reachable by subway, have different but equally beautiful scenery and are really easy to handle. Nice choice for those who like active resting!
Written September 1, 2022
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Michelle K
London, UK332 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
If you look at their website (English and Korean), they actually show three different locations for their rail bikes. Numbers 1 and 2 are actually the same thing, you start in Gapyeong and end up in Gyeong-gang and then they spin you around and return you to Gapyeong along the same route. It can be accessed via the Gapyeong tour bus that can be taken from the main train station.
This is the route that I tried with my boyfriend, which takes you across the Bukhan River bridge and Zelkova tunnel. It was beautiful and a really fun experience. I wish other countries would do something like this with their abandoned railway tracks. Super inventive and super easy as the carts are kinetic and build up energy as you pedal so you don't need to pedal all the time. You therefore can take all the photos you want and eat any snacks you bought that can be stored in the tray between the seats. There was also room for two normal sized backpacks on the rack behind the cart and it even had a tinted canopy to protect from the sun.
Number 3 on the website is the Gimyujeong route and this is the one where reviewers have talked about going through 3 tunnels including a VR tunnel. It takes you to Nanggu village and can be accessed via romantic train and shuttle bus. I can't comment on how this one was but be aware when planning your trip as to which one you would like to visit.
This is the route that I tried with my boyfriend, which takes you across the Bukhan River bridge and Zelkova tunnel. It was beautiful and a really fun experience. I wish other countries would do something like this with their abandoned railway tracks. Super inventive and super easy as the carts are kinetic and build up energy as you pedal so you don't need to pedal all the time. You therefore can take all the photos you want and eat any snacks you bought that can be stored in the tray between the seats. There was also room for two normal sized backpacks on the rack behind the cart and it even had a tinted canopy to protect from the sun.
Number 3 on the website is the Gimyujeong route and this is the one where reviewers have talked about going through 3 tunnels including a VR tunnel. It takes you to Nanggu village and can be accessed via romantic train and shuttle bus. I can't comment on how this one was but be aware when planning your trip as to which one you would like to visit.
Written July 11, 2019
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SQKrisflyer
Singapore385 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
My family and I spent an enjoyable one and half hour on a weekday late morning with a blazing June sun at this attraction
Getting there:
We first took the metro to Yongsan Station (Line 1), followed by the ITX train to Gapyeong Station (ITX-Cheongchun Line), the latter journey took about 60 minutes. We had a tricky time finding the right place to take the ITX train and purchasing the tickets at the auto ticket machine since we don’t understand Korean. My advice is to book the ITX train ticket online and be at the station early because the ITX train departs to Gapyeong every 30 minutes (missing the infrequent ITX train may result in you reaching the Gapyeong Rail Bike site late)
When we arrived at Gapyeong Station, we had three choices to go to Gapyeong Rail Park:
(1) Take the taxi – the trip is about 5 minutes
(2) Take the Gapyeong Intra-City bus - Ask the bus driver whether the bus goes to ‘Gapyeong Bus Terminal’ before paying the bus fare of ₩1300. Upon alighting at Gapyeong Bus Terminal, walk about 5 minutes to Gapyeong Rail Park.
(3) Take the Gapyeong City Tour Bus – a one day pass costs ₩6000 per person (excludes entrance fees to attractions) and has to be bought from the bus driver. The departure schedule is at the bus stop and among the stops include Gapyeong Rail Bike, Nami Island, Petitie France and Garden of Morning Calm
For my family and I of four persons, taking the taxi was the most cost effective option and the taxi fare eventually was ₩3900 won.
The attraction:
I strongly recommend booking and paying online due to the popularity of this attraction. We booked the 10:30am for a 4-person rail bike on Funtastic Korea. Upon reaching 20 minutes before our time slot (don’t be late or your ride may be subject to cancelation), we redeemed our vouchers with tickets at the ticket box. The price is and ₩35,000 for 4 seater rail bike (₩25,000 for 2 seater rail bike).
Before we cycled, the staff explained safety procedures - fasten seat belts at all time, do not stand up during riding the rail bike, keep the distance with the front bike etc. The good part is we didn’t have to cycle throughout because at certain sections of the rail (e.g. uphill), the rail bike automatically moved by itself albeit at a slow speed.
The route takes you from the starting point (Gapyeong Rail Bike Station) to the half way point (Gyeonggang Station) whereupon after resting, you cycle back in the opposite direction to the starting point in the same rail bike (so do remember your rail bike number). The staff told us the resting time was 15 minutes at Gyeonggang Station but in the end, it was 20 minutes. Nevertheless, the 20 minutes was enough for you to relax the muscles, eat (ice cream) at the cafe, buy things from the convenient store, take toilet break and take plenty of photographs, wefies and selfies of the old Gyeonggang Station and the disused railway tracks. I read that this Station was used for the filming of the 2017 Korean TV drama “Doctors”.
What we liked:
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Han River and the surrounding mountains, the Gyeongchun-ro Bridge and the countryside. It was great that the rail track was mostly covered from the sun by short trees, which creates a picturesque yellow-green-brown (sun-leaves-trunk/branches) combination of Nature. The tree branches also “aligned” themselves to form a “Zelkova Tree Tunnel”. Lastly, we also enjoyed the thrill of cycling across two rail bridges some 30 metres above the river.
Gapyeong Rail Bike (Park) is such great fun and exercise for the family, couples and friends. I highly recommend this attraction!
Getting there:
We first took the metro to Yongsan Station (Line 1), followed by the ITX train to Gapyeong Station (ITX-Cheongchun Line), the latter journey took about 60 minutes. We had a tricky time finding the right place to take the ITX train and purchasing the tickets at the auto ticket machine since we don’t understand Korean. My advice is to book the ITX train ticket online and be at the station early because the ITX train departs to Gapyeong every 30 minutes (missing the infrequent ITX train may result in you reaching the Gapyeong Rail Bike site late)
When we arrived at Gapyeong Station, we had three choices to go to Gapyeong Rail Park:
(1) Take the taxi – the trip is about 5 minutes
(2) Take the Gapyeong Intra-City bus - Ask the bus driver whether the bus goes to ‘Gapyeong Bus Terminal’ before paying the bus fare of ₩1300. Upon alighting at Gapyeong Bus Terminal, walk about 5 minutes to Gapyeong Rail Park.
(3) Take the Gapyeong City Tour Bus – a one day pass costs ₩6000 per person (excludes entrance fees to attractions) and has to be bought from the bus driver. The departure schedule is at the bus stop and among the stops include Gapyeong Rail Bike, Nami Island, Petitie France and Garden of Morning Calm
For my family and I of four persons, taking the taxi was the most cost effective option and the taxi fare eventually was ₩3900 won.
The attraction:
I strongly recommend booking and paying online due to the popularity of this attraction. We booked the 10:30am for a 4-person rail bike on Funtastic Korea. Upon reaching 20 minutes before our time slot (don’t be late or your ride may be subject to cancelation), we redeemed our vouchers with tickets at the ticket box. The price is and ₩35,000 for 4 seater rail bike (₩25,000 for 2 seater rail bike).
Before we cycled, the staff explained safety procedures - fasten seat belts at all time, do not stand up during riding the rail bike, keep the distance with the front bike etc. The good part is we didn’t have to cycle throughout because at certain sections of the rail (e.g. uphill), the rail bike automatically moved by itself albeit at a slow speed.
The route takes you from the starting point (Gapyeong Rail Bike Station) to the half way point (Gyeonggang Station) whereupon after resting, you cycle back in the opposite direction to the starting point in the same rail bike (so do remember your rail bike number). The staff told us the resting time was 15 minutes at Gyeonggang Station but in the end, it was 20 minutes. Nevertheless, the 20 minutes was enough for you to relax the muscles, eat (ice cream) at the cafe, buy things from the convenient store, take toilet break and take plenty of photographs, wefies and selfies of the old Gyeonggang Station and the disused railway tracks. I read that this Station was used for the filming of the 2017 Korean TV drama “Doctors”.
What we liked:
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Han River and the surrounding mountains, the Gyeongchun-ro Bridge and the countryside. It was great that the rail track was mostly covered from the sun by short trees, which creates a picturesque yellow-green-brown (sun-leaves-trunk/branches) combination of Nature. The tree branches also “aligned” themselves to form a “Zelkova Tree Tunnel”. Lastly, we also enjoyed the thrill of cycling across two rail bridges some 30 metres above the river.
Gapyeong Rail Bike (Park) is such great fun and exercise for the family, couples and friends. I highly recommend this attraction!
Written September 2, 2018
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onglisa13
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia120 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
For those who want to experience this rail bike, it is better to book online as they have limited bikes and time slots.
We went there by ourselves, we took taxi from the train station. It will be nice to do it in the morning as you can continue to nearby attractions like Nami Island.
Arrive early as they will depart sharp on time. You will need to cycle around 30 minutes from Gapyeong station to Gyeonggang station. You are required to stop and alight at Gyeongggang for about 15-20 minutes before continue cycling back to Gapyeong. There is a cafe, washroom and pictures kiosk here. Hence, whole journey takes about 1.5 hours.
I won’t recommended for family with very young kids as you are required to cycle manually all the way and you are basically on your own at the rail along the way. Staff are only available at the stations. No emergency call button at the bike too. Unfortunately, they only give instructions in Korean.
We went there by ourselves, we took taxi from the train station. It will be nice to do it in the morning as you can continue to nearby attractions like Nami Island.
Arrive early as they will depart sharp on time. You will need to cycle around 30 minutes from Gapyeong station to Gyeonggang station. You are required to stop and alight at Gyeongggang for about 15-20 minutes before continue cycling back to Gapyeong. There is a cafe, washroom and pictures kiosk here. Hence, whole journey takes about 1.5 hours.
I won’t recommended for family with very young kids as you are required to cycle manually all the way and you are basically on your own at the rail along the way. Staff are only available at the stations. No emergency call button at the bike too. Unfortunately, they only give instructions in Korean.
Written August 11, 2018
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Chu L
Hong Kong, China58 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
A 6.5km quad bike ride on rails across scenic country side and tunnels.
Really interesting experience that is unique.
Also great opportunity to throw in a bit of exercise on the pedals during the holiday.
Not very tiring as it’s pretty much a downhill ride with some short stretches of climb. The total ride lasted approx 30mins at leisurely speed.
Will recommend anyone who wants a different experience besides theme parks.
Really interesting experience that is unique.
Also great opportunity to throw in a bit of exercise on the pedals during the holiday.
Not very tiring as it’s pretty much a downhill ride with some short stretches of climb. The total ride lasted approx 30mins at leisurely speed.
Will recommend anyone who wants a different experience besides theme parks.
Written July 26, 2019
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Adela
Singapore, Singapore146 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Take a day tour package from Seoul to Nami Island - Gapyeong Rail Park - Petite France. It’s worth to visit and it costs you around SGD200 (booked through ChangiRecommends website).
This is a rail bike park (means you take a bike along a rail track). The bikes come in 2 configurations - 4-seater and 2-seater (private, they charge more for this). The whole track spans around 8km which is covered around 45minutes. You take a bike one way and there will be a chartered by a train back to the exit station (beware, the 20-min train journey wasn’t enjoyable at all as the train was super jam packed with people).
You gotta keep on pedalling as if your bike stops, the one behind you cannot go on as well. What I love about the track is, it’s surrounded by beautiful scenery! It also goes to a few tunnels (they surprisingly decorated the tunnels with holograms or some glow in the dark deco).
I really love this experience but it could get pretty tiring actually especially when it was freaking cold (the temperature was -12C when we went in late Dec).
This is a rail bike park (means you take a bike along a rail track). The bikes come in 2 configurations - 4-seater and 2-seater (private, they charge more for this). The whole track spans around 8km which is covered around 45minutes. You take a bike one way and there will be a chartered by a train back to the exit station (beware, the 20-min train journey wasn’t enjoyable at all as the train was super jam packed with people).
You gotta keep on pedalling as if your bike stops, the one behind you cannot go on as well. What I love about the track is, it’s surrounded by beautiful scenery! It also goes to a few tunnels (they surprisingly decorated the tunnels with holograms or some glow in the dark deco).
I really love this experience but it could get pretty tiring actually especially when it was freaking cold (the temperature was -12C when we went in late Dec).
Written March 25, 2018
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cassieyap
Singapore11 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
We have been looking forward to this rail bike at gapyeong. First, we were told there were time schedules for the rail bike, and we have missed the 2pm schedule due to miscommunication from the gapyeong tourist bus driver. The next schedule was 330pm and the unfriendly ticketing attendant did not advised us to get the tickets prior to the schedule. So we went to nearby Isaac cafe for coffee, and approached the ticketing counter at 3pm. The ticketing officer told us it was sold out, no more rail bikes as two coaches of tourists came and booked all the rail bikes. They should have reserved some for the others and not all for the coach tourists. Frustrated at the ticketing attendant very unfriendly.
Written April 17, 2017
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Ying Jie L
12 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
It was a really novel experience and a relaxing way to explore the countryside. The scenery is not as magnificent as other places e.g. national parks or treks but it is pleasant enough. Cycled most of the way midway through the track are equipped with magnetic strips so you may just rest your legs. Could be used as part of a day trip with Nami Island since they are not too far away from one another!
Written October 24, 2016
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Elaine
Singapore, Singapore74 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We chose this over the Gangchon Rail bike park because this is a more quieter and less crowded Park.
It was a pity that the trees had already shed their leaves. It would be more beautiful in autumn!
It was a pity that the trees had already shed their leaves. It would be more beautiful in autumn!
Written December 30, 2019
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Catherine T
Singapore, Singapore43 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Beautiful scenario during the 40 min ride. However, there is no need to take any photo and the most beautiful parts is yet to come. After the 40 min bike riding, there will be about 10 mins rest time. Be sure to try the fish cake soup. Then followed by 20 mins train ride on the Romance Train.
Written December 6, 2019
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Am I allowed to join this tour (with husband and toddler) while being 6 weeks pregnant? Assuming I have healthy pregnancy. Thanks.
Written September 14, 2019
Yes, you can just sit there, let your husband ride, I saw many visitors had not ride.
Written September 17, 2019
Hi we would like to go with 2 adults and 2 children ages 8 & 10 years. Are all 4 of us allowed on a 4er bike or do we have to rent out 2x 2er. I ask this because i read that there is only allowed 1 child per bike. thanks
Written April 8, 2019
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