This happens to be my first trek in Seoul, Capital of South Korea.
Bukhansan made it to my list as the first choice to trek, and that i should be going there, for 2 reasons:
1) Its the tallest peak in Seoul
2) Its very famous, as it has its place in Guinness Book of world records for highest number of visitors per square foot.
I will cover every details, from how to reach, to what to expect.
The place to reach is Bukhansan National Park, and the peak lies within the park.
Among the massive subway network of Seoul, reach out for Line number 3, and get down at Gupabal Station.
At Gupabal, take exit number 1, and come out of the gate. You don't need to cross the road, there itself the bus stop is located, catch any of the 34/704/8772 bus, and get down at Bukhasan National Park stop.
Well that's about it. Walk straight, and you're at the entrance of the Bukhansan National Park.
In fact to much of the distance to Baegundae Peak(The actual name of the Bukhansan Peak) the road is paved, something like this:
Keep an Eye, for boards such as these while going towards Baegundae Peak
En-route some of the interesting views which I happened to capture
After you're close to the top, thats when things start to get a little interesting.
The climb is steep, sometimes very steep. There are iron ropes to hold, and pull your self up
And now, that you've made it to the top, what you get is a breath taking view of SEOUL
Then at the base, there is North Face, and Red Face.... thought it was funny :)
Well that's about it... let me know how was you're experience.
If you are in Seoul, I think its a place which should be in you're list of things to do, you won't be dissapointed.
Bukhansan made it to my list as the first choice to trek, and that i should be going there, for 2 reasons:
1) Its the tallest peak in Seoul
2) Its very famous, as it has its place in Guinness Book of world records for highest number of visitors per square foot.
I will cover every details, from how to reach, to what to expect.
The place to reach is Bukhansan National Park, and the peak lies within the park.
Among the massive subway network of Seoul, reach out for Line number 3, and get down at Gupabal Station.
At Gupabal, take exit number 1, and come out of the gate. You don't need to cross the road, there itself the bus stop is located, catch any of the 34/704/8772 bus, and get down at Bukhasan National Park stop.
Well that's about it. Walk straight, and you're at the entrance of the Bukhansan National Park.
The Entrance of the Park
En-route a place to Sit and Relax
After some time, you would be walking through stones, and normal wooden ladders.
En-route some of the interesting views which I happened to capture
After you're close to the top, thats when things start to get a little interesting.
The climb is steep, sometimes very steep. There are iron ropes to hold, and pull your self up
And now, that you've made it to the top, what you get is a breath taking view of SEOUL
Then at the base, there is North Face, and Red Face.... thought it was funny :)
Well that's about it... let me know how was you're experience.
If you are in Seoul, I think its a place which should be in you're list of things to do, you won't be dissapointed.
