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Seoul Outdoor S eoul Outdoor Seoul Outdoor Seoul The Special Charms of Seoul Seoul The Special Charms of Seoul Contents Section1. Biking & Hiking Section3. Water Sports Yeouido Hangang Park District 여의도 한강 지구 ············ 9 Jamsil District 잠실 지구 ··············································· 69 Hangang River Gwangnaru Bike Park Yeouido District 여의도 지구 ·········································· 71 한강 광나루 자전거 공원 ················································ 10 Ttukseom Hangang River Boat Racing Course Yanghwa Hangang Park 한강공원 양화 지구 ·················· 12 뚝섬 한강보트장 ··························································· 73 Ttukseom Hangang Park District Yeouido Hangang River Boat Racing Course 한강공원 뚝섬 지구 ························································ 14 여의도 한강보트장 ························································ 75 A History Hike along the Four Great Gates Mangwon Hangang Park 망원 한강공원 ························ 76 사대문 따라 자전거 하이킹 ············································ 19 The Sebitseom Islands’ New and Unique Boat Rides Jeongdonggil-Cheonggyecheon 정동길-청계천 ············· 21 세빛섬 신개념 수상보트 ················································· 77 Hongdae-Sinchon-Yeouido 홍대-신촌-여의도 ················ 22 Yacht 요트 ····································································· 80 Seoul Forest 서울숲 ······················································ 25 Windsurfing 윈드서핑 ···················································· 82 The World Cup Park 월드컵공원····································· 27 SUP board SUP보드 ······················································ 83 Olympic Park 올림픽공원 ·············································· 29 Kayaking 카약 ······························································· 84 Yangjaecheon Course 양재천 코스 ································· 31 Dorimcheon Course 도림천 코스 ··································· 33 Section4. Enjoy A Unique Outdoor Experience Anyangcheon Course 안양천 코스 ································· 34 Bukhansan Ridge Climbing 북한산 리지 클라이밍 ········· 87 Daechi-dong Outdoor Rock Climbing Section2. Walk Seoul 대치동 실외 암벽 클라이밍 ············································· 87 Hanyangdoseong Trail’s Baekaksan Section Yongma Falls Park-Jungnang Sports Climbing Stadium 한양도성길 백악산 구간 ················································· 39 용마폭포공원-중랑스포츠클라이밍 경기장 ······················ 88 Hanyangdoseong Trail’s Naksan Section Danggogae Man-made Climbing Wall 당고개 인공암벽장 ·· 88 한양도성길 낙산 구간 ···················································· 41 Nanji Campground 난지 캠핑장 ····································· 90 Hanyangdoseong Trail’s Inwangsan Section Gangdong Greenway Family Campground 한양도성길 인왕산 구간 ················································· 42 강동 그린웨이 가족캠핑장 ············································· 91 Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail–Gureumjeongwon-gil Trail Jungnang Camping Forest 중랑 캠핑숲 ························ 92 북한산 둘레길-구름정원길 ············································· 45 Gwanaksan Dulle-gil Trail 관악산 서울 둘레길 ························································ 47 Umyeonsan Dulle-gil Trail 우면산 서울 둘레길 ························································ 49 Bukhansan 북한산 ························································ 52 Cheonggyesan 청계산 ··················································· 54 Buramsan 불암산 ·························································· 56 Gwanaksan 관악산 ························································ 58 Walk around the Gyeongbokgung Palace Official title Seoul Metropolitan Government Area 605.21㎢ 경북궁 주변 산책로 ························································ 60 (Seoul statistical standards stat.seoul.go.kr) Insa-dong, Samcheong-dong Streets Population 10,260,971 (as of the Q2 2016) | Language Korean 인사동, 삼청동 나들길 ·················································· 62 Climate temperate | Currency unit won (\, KRW) Yeonnam-dong Gyeongui Forest Trail Local standard time GMT+9 (Korea Standard Time) 연남동 경의선숲길 ························································· 64 Country code +82 | Local code Seoul 02 (when calling from Walking Buam-dong 부암동 걷기··································· 65 abroad, omit “0” and just press “2.”) The Special Charms of Seoul Publication date December 2016 Published by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Tourism Business Division Publisher Mayor of Seoul Planned & produced by Seoul Tourism Organization Designed by T&I Media Co., Ltd. Written by Ha-Ram Yi | Translated by Eunju Namkung · This guidebook was written with the guidance and oversight of the Publication Advisory Committee. · The copyright to the content and images contained within this guidebook is held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The permission of the city is required for use of the content of this guidebook in full or in part. · Photos courtesy of Official Seoul City Tourism Website (www.visitseoul.net) Maps courtesy of Seoul Map (gis.seoul.go.kr) Seoul Outdoor Seoul The Special Charms of Seoul PROLOGUE Seoul’s 4 Charms Are you ready to explore Seoul? Seoul is a metropolis with a population of ten million people and towering skyscrapers all over the city. What some people may not know is that Seoul is full of nature in unex- Get ready to read about little-known and new places in Seoul. pected areas throughout the city. Seoul also has many mountains both big and small. one! three! Seoul's mountains change hues through- The Hangang River’s many tributaries run out the year, adding color to the cityscape. throughout Seoul. These streams present The flora and fauna that can be found on wonderful places of respite to locals and the city’s mountains and streams are part of tourists. Take a walk by or rest at one of Seoul’s fabric of life. Seoul’s streams. two! four! The Hangang River, which flows through the Change takes place so quickly in Seoul that city, is one of Seoul’s most well-known sym- tall buildings can appear overnight in the bols! The blue Hangang River is a great place city landscape. But for over 600 years, the for leisure and relaxation. Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall) has stood guard around the city and remains as mag- nificent as ever. A hike around the Seoul City Wall is a walk through history. Take some time to delight in the charms of old Seoul. Seoul Outdoor Seoul Activities Biking Hiking Seoul is home to safe and pleasant bike paths. You do The mountains where you can truly experience not need to own a bicycle. You can simply ride your Seoul’s four seasons are destinations that are always heart out by renting one in the large parks. Bike rentals open and accessible to locals and visitors alike. are available at Hangang Park so you can enjoy biking You can choose to either leisurely walk around the along the river. Let’s explore every corner – moun- grounds or climb up to the summits. Thanks to the tains, rivers, cities – on a bicycle! subway system, anyone can experience Seoul’s mountains in just half a day. The big and small mountains, some of which are just a bus ride away from Seoul, are full of hikers every weekend. Walking the Hangang River Leisure Hanyangdoseong Trail Even without preparation, you can take advantage of the leisure activities available around the Hangang Surrounding Jongno, the Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City River, including jet skiing and sightseeing along Wall) Trail is a treasure on which you can see the Four the riverside by motorboat. By experiencing Seoul Great Gates. A walk on this trail is the best way to get through the beautiful river, not as a city of skyscrap- closer to the oldest stories of Seoul’s past. ers, you will get a chance to fully experience all that Seoul has to offer. Walking the Seoul Trail Camping Let’s go on an easy trek into the mountains that sur- The beautiful mountains and Hangang River of Seoul round Seoul! You are bound to enjoy whichever part of are natural treasures. For bohemian travelers who the trail you pick, as well as have a healthy vacation refuse ordinary hostels, there are camping sites that experiencing Seoul’s nature. Let’s walk these forest are hidden around Seoul. There is no better way to roads in Seoul’s downtown and heal your mind and experience a Seoul night in nature than camping. body. Biking & Hiking With just a bicycle, you can easily tour the entire city. Seoul has well-maintained bicycle paths everywhere, including the Yeouido Hangang Park District 9 Hangang River and city parks. Feel the wind sweep along you Hangang River Gwangnaru Bike Park 10 when you tour Seoul by bike! Yanghwa Hangang Park 12 Ttukseom Hangang Park District 14 A History Hike along the Four Great Gates 19 Jeongdonggil - Cheonggyecheon 21 Hongdae - Sinchon - Yeouido 22 Seoul Forest 25 The World Cup Park 27 Olympic Park 29 Yangjaecheon Course 31 Dorimcheon Course 33 Anyangcheon Course 34 Yeouido Hangang Park District 여의도 한강 지구 01 Riding a Bike at the Hangang River The Hangang parks system is one of the most popular and multi-fac- eted sites in Seoul. Large streams Yeouido is the center of politics, media and finance. that cross Seoul feed the 12 parks Seoul’s most representative landmarks like the Capitol 330 Yeouido-dong-ro and the 63 Building are right in Yeouido. Summer nights Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul that make up the Hangang Park. If 서울 포구 여의동로 330 you enjoy biking, you can go on a are busy with various festivals, and spring is when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Let’s bike through Yeo- 1 minute walk from Yeouinaru bike ride and feel the wind through Station, exit 2,3 (subway line 5) your hair. There is no closing time, uido Hangang Park, one of the most sought out parks by 10 minute walk from
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