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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.
Geumseonsa Buddhist temple
Starting point of hiking
Jingwansa Buddhist temple
Ending point of hiking
Ginsaeng chikinsoup Restaurant
1. Moving by bus from Bukhansan to restaurant in Yeonseo market
2. Restaurant for lunch in Yeonseo market
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
Guide fee
1. transportation expense
2. drinks and water
3. food
4. meal & snack
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 tour guide in Seoul.
Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the old with the new. I'm excited to show you some of the best things to make your trip fun and excited, through my deep knowledge about culture and history of Korea and exuberant experiences as tour guide.
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.
Center of culture and tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about spirit of times. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung represents Confucianism. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Hence, my tourist information is based on Confucianism.
Thank you for your interest!
As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul.
Reviews
Pamela D.
2 days walking tour to highligh of Korean traditional culture in Seoul
Customized
“Historical Seoul - 2 day itinerary ”
Very good two-day tour of major Seoul sites to illuminate Korean history and culture, also with enjoyable stops for Korean food. A knowledgeable guide and well prepared Al &Pam
Paul K.
(15 reviews)Thank you for your good review! Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty.
Vicky D.
2 days walking tour to highligh of Korean traditional culture in Seoul
Customized
“Full 2 Days”
Paul planned two full days to show us around Seoul. He was very helpful in teaching us how to use public transportation, eat cultural foods, and learning about Korean culture.
Paul K.
(15 reviews)Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty.
Matthew A.
Gyeongbokgung,Bukchon,Gwangjang,N-SeoulTower,Hongdae
“A great introduction to Seoul & Korean History!”
Paul was excellent! Not only did we spend 8 hours touring multiple points of interest in Seoul, but he had an extensive knowledge of Korean history related to the sites we were visiting and explained everything in detail. In Gyeongbokgung Palace, for example, he really added to the experience by going through the history of the Josun Dynasty and the Confucian principles that the governed with - which lent itself to the whole aesthetic of the palace. You won't get that just wandering the grounds on your own. We went from place to place by Subway and Bus, which added to the authentic Seoul experience. Paul was happy to answer all of my questions (and I had a lot!) and was even kind enough to give me some pointers for my subsequent days in Seoul that I would be on my own without a guide. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide!
Paul K.
(15 reviews)Thank you for your good review! Guest’s good review is the best reward and encouragement for my commitment to tour! Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. Eventually, we can understand the beauty and value of traditional architecture consist of architectural feature, its historical significance and spirit of times. But without the basic information, tourists are just fascinated by superficial beauty of the buildings and places. Through tour, we explored Korea's unique cultural identity, focusing on architectural feature, historical significance and Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Paul K.
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