Hike Korea’s theme is to explore off the beaten track and show you Korean Identity through Mountain Culture. The Korean Peninsula has a 5000 year old history and most of it stems from a connection with the spiritual and ecological energy of mountain. This is what Hike Korea shows its guests, amongst a back-drop of stunning mountainscape, religious architecture, and folk customs. Hike Korea also does guided mountain tours in the following locations;
7 day hike in Jeollanam-do
5 day hike in Chungcheongnam-do
2 day hike in Namsan, Gyeongju
2 day hike in Songni-san National Park
And custom built hikes in most parts of South Korea, including Temple Stays and Meditative Retreats
Go to Hike Korea’s website at http://www.hikekorea.com for more details on these great culture hikes.
HIKE KOREA HIKE KOREA http://www.hikekorea.com Email: rasnzwlg@hotmail.com
HIKE KOREA is also a member of the Korea Tourism Support Network
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GUIDED MOUNTAIN HIKES OF SEOUL CITIES BUKHAN-SAN NATIONAL PARK, AND MORE….
DISCOVERING KOREAN IDENTITY THROUGH MOUNTAIN CULTURE
Guided Mountain Hikes in Seoul Cities Bukhan-san National Park Length: 5 to 7 hours Area: Seoul City Theme: Culture Hiking Mountain Trail Subject: Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910 Costs: Price includes one full meal. Group Costs: 1 person 350USD, 2pax 400USD, 3pax 450USD, 4pax 500USD Within South Korea's capital exists one of Korea's more popular National Parks. Bukhan-san National Park struts out of the sky -scraper landscape of downtown Seoul like a Guardian God. Its mountain-scape is a typical example of Korean mountain. It has large pointy craggy peaks of white rock that jut out of its verdant forests. Like all Korean mountains Bukhan-san has a legend that, once the mountain spirit of Baekdu-san (2744m) in North Korea visited Bukhan-san, and was so impressed by its landscape that he still returns to the area for more views. These days the views from Bukhan-san involve long vistas out over the city of Seoul, offering the hiker a Geomantic moment of nature and city. Bukhan-san is rich in Korean culture where the remains of ancient walls built in 1392 of previous kingdoms still exist. The mountainous terrain is naturally filled with innumerable Buddhist temples, Confucian and Shamanic shrines. It was, and still is the guardian mountain of Korea's 600 year old capital.
HOW TO CONTACT: For further inquiries and questions you can either Email me at rasnzwlg@hotmail.com or call me on +82 010 29667612. Normally I need at least 24hours notice to arrange a hike. I can meet you at your accommodations and return you there as well. Payments can be arranged by phone or email with cash deposit into Hike Korea’s account, or PayPal.
YOUR GUIDE: Roger Shepherd has been hiking Korean Mountains full-time since 2006. He is an Honorary Ambassador of Tourism for South Korea, a published Author and an exhibited photographer of Korean Mountains and Trails. Roger started his guiding business in December 2010. When not guiding he can be found in the mountains hiking, writing, and photographing.