🌾 Seosan Train Trip – Wishes, Temples & Autumn Heritage
A healing one-day journey featuring Ganwolam Wish Lanterns, a trendy café experience, Gaeamsa Temple, and the historic Haemieupseong Fortress.
If you’re looking for a unique way to explore Chungnam, the Retro Romantic Train is the perfect choice.
This special route is available for one day only — November 19.
From the moment you step on board, you’re surrounded by the nostalgic mood of 1970s–1980s Korea—
live music, retro snacks, photo zones, and fun events all happening inside the train.
It’s not just transportation.
It’s an “on-the-move retro theme park” filled with fun + nostalgia + nature + healing all day long.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, friends, and parents alike.
And the best part? You can enjoy this entire experience for only 84,000 KRW.
📌 Product Information
Product Code: KQ08120831
Date: November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) — One-day trip
Transportation: Paldo Market Special Train
Availability: 14 seats remaining (Minimum 20 participants required)
Boarding Stations: Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan
🚂 Retro Romantic Train Highlights – Seosan Train Trip 2025
🎸 Live acoustic guitar performance
🎹 Accordion + trot yodel songs
👮♂️ Retro school uniform photo zone
⭐ Nostalgic “lucky draw” event
🧺 Retro snack cart (dalgona, soda, boiled eggs)
📸 Black-and-white receipt photo printer — the ultimate retro souvenir
This experience is rare even in Korea, so it’s highly recommended for international travelers!
🧾 Inclusions & Exclusions (Seosan Train Trip 2025)
✔ Inclusions
Round-trip train fare
Local shuttle transportation
One meal included (Nutrient-rich oyster rice)
Retro snacks (soda & roasted eggs)
Ganwolam Wish Lantern experience
1 café drink included
₩10,000 Onnuri voucher
Event operation fee
Service & handling fees
❌ Exclusions
Meals not included (dinner)
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
📍 Meet-Up Information (Seosan Train Trip)
Meeting point: Seoul Station, 3rd floor, in front of the Korail Tourism Development banner
Final instructions sent 1–2 days before departure via text message
If you don’t receive it, call 1544-7755
❗ Important Notice
The Retro Romantic Train program is operated with support from the
Chungnam Cultural Tourism Foundation and the Korea Tourism Organization.
Photos and video may be taken during the trip.
If you do not consent to filming, participation is not possible.
(Portrait rights agreement will be signed on the departure day.)
💡 Lucia’s Tip for Seosan Train Trip
This booking page is Korean-only!
Foreign travelers can easily reserve using Chrome auto-translation.
It’s a local-only product not listed on official English websites—so you’ll be traveling with Korean locals and enjoying a very authentic trip.
🔗 Reservation
👉 Korail Tourism Development: 기차여행은 코레일관광개발
🔶 [Departure] Retro Romantic Train #4543
📍 Depart Seoul Station 08:04
(Yeongdeungpo 08:18 → Suwon 08:42 → Pyeongtaek 09:06 → Cheonan 09:26)
➡ Arrive Hongseong Station 10:12
※ Temporary schedule; final info sent 1 day prior
※ Arrive 20 minutes before departure
※ Final timings may be adjusted 3–4 days before
🚌 [10:30] Shuttle – Move to first attraction
🕯 [11:00] Ganwolam – Wish Lantern Experience
A mystical seaside hermitage where the ocean opens a path during low tide.
Write your heartfelt wish on a lantern
Watch it shine peacefully near the sea-facing Ganwolam Temple
A serene and spiritual moment by the water
🍲 Lunch Included: Oyster Rice Set (영양굴밥)
🚌 [13:00] Shuttle – Move to next stop
☕ [13:30] Trendy Seosan Café Experience (Drink Included)
Visit one of Seosan’s popular hot-place cafés and enjoy the ambience along with your included drink.
🚌 [14:50] Shuttle – Move to next stop
🍂 [15:10] Gaeamsa Temple – A Place That Opens Your Heart
Founded by Monk Hyegam during the 14th year of King Uija of Baekje
A calm sanctuary surrounded by autumn leaves
Enjoy slow walking paths and peaceful mountain air
A perfect spot for moments of reflection
🚌 [16:20] Shuttle – Move to final stop
🛡 [16:40] Haemieupseong Fortress & Haemi Market
(Dinner on your own – use your ₩10,000 Onnuri voucher to support local merchants!)
Built from the 18th year of King Taejong to the 3rd year of King Sejo
Admiral Yi Sun-sin served here as a military officer
One of Korea’s largest Catholic martyrdom sites & visited by Pope Francis in 2014
Autumn highlights: silver grass, ginkgo trees, fortress-wall walking trails
Optional paid experiences: traditional games & Joseon hanbok photos
🚌 [19:00] Shuttle – Return to Hongseong Station
🚂 [Return] Retro Romantic Train #4544
📍 Depart Hongseong Station 19:40
(Cheonan 20:28 → Pyeongtaek 20:48 → Suwon 21:11 → Yeongdeungpo 21:42)
➡ Arrive Seoul Station 21:53
💙 Disclosure
This post is not sponsored by Korail in any way.
I receive no payment, benefits, or collaboration support from Korail or related organizations.
I’m sharing this program simply because it is a beloved local travel experience among Korean travelers,
and I genuinely believe it offers great value and an authentic way to explore Chungnam.
🔗Next Destination: Boryeong Train Trip
Want to continue your Retro Romantic Train adventure?
Check out the Seocheon Train Trip — an unforgettable journey of nostalgia, healing nature, and local delights.
👉 Read more here: ⭐ Spectacular Boryeong Train Trip 2025 — Vibrant Art Parks, Stunning Hanok Garden & Fresh Seafood Market | Train Trip To Chungnam