Gyeongbokgung Palace and Inwangsan Mt. Hiking Tour

Seochon Hanok Village, Seoul



Gyeongbokgung palace is the most beautiful place and must-see architecture in Korea. Inwangsan Mt hiking along Fortress Wall offer beautiful mountain scenery and stunning view of downtown Seoul.

Highlights

  • Gyeongbokgung is highlight & essence of traditional Korean culture
  • Gyeongbokgung is most beautiful place and Korea's representative architecture
  • Inwangsan Mt offers hiking to Fortress Wall
  • Inwangsan Mt offers view of Seoul
  • Guest can enjoy delicious Korean street food at Tongin market

Description

Tour explore beauty of Korea’s traditional architecture and nature! Inwangsan-Gyeongbok Palace is a tour that combines Korea's unique nature, architecture, and traditional culture. Gyeongbokgung palace is the most beautiful place and must-see architecture in Korea. Inwangsan Mountain is one of the most beloved spots by locals and visitors alike. It offers a unique hiking experience along the ancient city wall, providing a breathtaking, panoramic view of Seoul that looks just like a picture. Center of tour is architecture & nature. Architecture and Korean mountains feature philosophy, religion & mythological symbolism. Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty, last dynasty before current Korea. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is reflected in architecture & arts. Guide provide insights core ideas how Confucianism and Korean mountain worship tradtion influenced architecture, culture and society, based on guide's study of Confucianism and history & culture. Basic understanding of Korea's unique Confucian culture and mountain worship thoughts will help you fully enjoy your tour in Korea and your trip to Seoul will be impressive and memorable in your life. Our itinerary starts from Gwanghwamun square, and then goes to Inwangsan Mt., and thereafter move on Seochon in Hyojadong and finally take tour to Gyeongbokgung palace. Hiking to Inwangsan Mt along uninterruptedly unfolding 4.4km of western part of Seoul fortress wall offers a panoramic view of Seoul with beautiful mountainous scenery. Located right in heart of Seoul and just next to Gyeongbokgung palace, Inwangsan Mt (338.2 meters) is one of 4 guardian mountain deities protecting Gyeongbokgung Palace, based on Feng Shui theory. Standing 338 meters tall, Inwangsan is a rocky mountain in central Seoul offering breathtaking panoramic views of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the city skyline. It is famous for its unique rock formations and the historic Seoul City Wall trail. Inwang Mt is a guardian mountain deity in Feng Shui theory: Inwangsan Mt was meant to protect the Joseon Dynasty. Inwangsan Mt located in west of Gyeongbokgung palace symbolizes white tiger according to Feng Shui theory. You will relax in a pretty cafe and experience Korea's traditional food at traditional market after hiking, before you move on the way to Gyeongbokgung palace. Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architectures that represent Korea's traditional culture. Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395 as main palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung is largest and grandest palace and the only palace built on flat land, standard palace structure of Confucianism and Feng Shui theory. Gyeongbokgung is highlight & essence of Korea's traditional palace. Gyeongbokgung literally means “Palace greatly blessed by Heaven”. Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture is the basis of current Korean culture. Gyeongbokgung is monumental architecture that embodies Confucianism.

Includes

1. Guide fee for 6 hours with guide information 2. Admission fee for palace, 3. Transportation for moving

Excludes

1. insurance

Important Information

  • Request for reservation in advance and confirmation of guide. Meeting place and time can be adjusted by guest after booking.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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