8 hours Hiking & Cultue tour to Bukhansan Mt
Joined 2023
Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauty!
Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Mt. Bukhansan (836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, offering beautiful scenery and stunning views.
This is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han River and Mt. Namsan It was designated as Korea’s national park, in 1983., also is a cultural place which has long history and tradition.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Gwanghwamun Square
- Gwanghwamun square is subway station of line# 5 and line#3. Moving to Bukhansan Moutain by bus.
Bukhansan Mountain Hiking tour - 5 hours
1). 08:30~08:45: Greeting at Gwanghwamun Square. 15 minutes meeting for sharing basic information about Bukhansan Mountain and Korea’s traditional culture.
2). 08:45~09:20: Moving to Bukhansan Mountain by bus
3). 09:20 ~13:30: Hiking to Bukhansan Mountain
Our hiking trail starts from "Geumsunsa Buhhist temple - Pogeumjeongsa site - Bibong ridge - Bibong - Samo Rock - Jingwansa ridge
4). 13:30~14:00: Tour to Jingwansa Buddhist temple
5). 14:00~14:30: Moving to Yeonseo market by bus
6). 14:30~15:30: Lunch at Yeonseo market
7). 15:30~16:30: Moving to Gwanghwamun square.
8). 16:30: Tour end at Gwanghwamun square
Back at Gwanghwamun Square
1. Moving by subway from Yeonsinnae station to Gyeongbokgung station of line#3
2. Ending place for hiking tour
Ending Point
Gwanghwamun Square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
1. Guide fee
2. Energy bar and bananas are served as snacks.
1. transportation expense
2. drinks and water
3. food
Tour Important Information
Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauy!
Hiking trail is "government office for North 5 Provinces – Geumseonsa & Mokjeong Cave – Bibong Peak – Samobawi Rock – Eungbong ridge Line – Jingwan valley - Jingwansa Buddhist Temple".
It will take about 4 hours for our hiking. Our hiking trail is catering to casual walkers. The level of hiking difficulty is middle.
In the beginning, we have to hike a little steep incline for 30 minutes, and so our start looks a little tough.
From the middle, we will hike on almost flat mountain ridge trail.
Our destination is Bibong peak. It offers one of the most exquisite sceneries in Bukhansan, where hiker can see stunning view of downtown Seoul, in case of clear sky.
Our way down mountain is a bit boring because of no view of peak and Seoul, but still beautiful scenery of valley with water flowing keeps pleasing our eyes and minds, and takes about an hour.
During hiking, guide shares geographical, historical, and spiritual features of Bukhansan, which will help hikers fully appreciate Bujhansan.
It is because for Koreans, mountains were more than just natural environments and landscapes. Mountains were an object of worship.
Important message from the supplier
My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Paul K.
Hello everyone, I am Paul, a state-licensed English tour guide in Seoul. I am professional tour docent with proven record track of over 200 tours for international tourists.
Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern.
My tour is to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty!
Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, but are just fascinated by its superficial beauty.
Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is basis for Korean traditional architecture.
Based on understanding of Confucianism, your appreciation will create intense impression and long-lasting memory of your tour in Korea. I am the only tour docent-guide in Korea who introduces Korean traditional culture based on Confucianism.
My primary tourist destinations are focusing on Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea, other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hongdae street, and COEX-Starfield library & Bongeunsa Buddhist temple & Sunjeongneung Royal Tomb in Gangnam area, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour in neighboring cities.
Alongside, I am specialist for hiking to Bukhansan Mt. and Inwangsan Mt. that are located in downtown Seoul, where you can enjoy beautiful natural sceneries and stunning view of Seoul.
With my hands-on experiences and deep knowledge of Korea's culture & history, you can discover true discoveries in Korea.
Thank you for your interest!
As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul!
Reviews
Albertus S.
“Full day tour with Paul”
Paul is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of his country and he gave us a profound introduction of Confucianism.
Paul K.
Appreciation of traditional architecture, works of art and crafts require background knowledge. Based on the background knowledge of Korean traditional culture, your appreciation can create an intense impression and long-lasting memory of tour. I introduced core ideas of Confucianism and the Confucian principles that are the basis of Gyeongbokgung architecture. I am only tour docent in Korea who introduce Korean history and culture based on Confucianism.
Josh W.
“Paul was an outstanding guide!”
When Paul started put with a lesson in Confucianism and the history of Korea, my wife and I didn't quite know what to think. When we got to the first palace, everything came together and made great sense. Our day with Paul was educational (a tenant of Confucianism), fun, and delicious. It was a great way to start our journey.
Paul K.
The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Tourist information is based on Confucianism for your full appreciating of entire Korean architecture and cultural places.
Sandra M.
“2 day Tour of Korean culture Highlights”
My husband and i had a short visit to Korea at the end of a cruise and booked Paul to show us the highlights of the city in 2 days. Paul was very knowledgeable about the Korean culture and history with regard to confucius culture. This information gave us a better understanding of the sights that we visited. Paul was very punctual and got us around the city with confidence. We visited two places, the secret gardens, two museums, Seoul Tower and experienced tradition Korean street food as well as a restaurant. Our tour was busy and we did a lot of walking as well as using the train system, which is amazing, and we also used the bus. Overall we got a great taste of Seoul in a short time. There is so much more to see and do, perhaps on our next visit. Thank you Paul
Paul K.
Guest's good review is great rewarding to my dedication to tour and my study. Appreciation of architecture, art and craft requires background knowledge. We can see as much as we know about background knowledget. Confucianism is Korea's culturual identity. Korean traditional culture as well as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces represent Confucianism. I appreciate Sandra's full appreciation of Korean traditional culture. Paul
$350/ per group
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