Highlights
- Enjoy safe, in-depth exploration with personal attention from a licensed guide
- Watch the grand and colorful Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung
- Complete the most beautiful section of the 600-year-old Seoul City Wall
- Admire panoramic Seoul views where ancient palaces meet modern skyscrapers
- Seize a rare opportunity to explore a mysterious military area
Description
※ Important: A physical passport is strictly required for entry.
* ⚔️Royal Guard Ceremony: Witness the colorful traditional ceremony of the guards who protected the Joseon Kings.
* ⛰️Baegakmaru (The Summit): Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the city from the 342m peak.
* 1.21 Incident Pine Tree: See real bullet marks from the 1968 military infiltration, a site of modern Korean history.
* Secret Fortress Ridge: Walk the 'Living Museum' walls with captivating 'insider stories' from your expert guide.
***Itinerary***
09:30: Meet-up at Gyeongbokgung Station(Line 3) Exit 3
ID (Passport) check and issuance of entry passes.
Participant check-in and briefing on the full schedule.
Move to Heungnyemun Square to secure a prime spot for the ceremony.
10:00 (20 min): Gyeongbokgung Palace
Watch the ceremony at the square (no ticket required) and take group photos.
10:20 (40 min): Changuimun Gate
Move to Changuimun Gate & Preparation
Transfer by bus (approx. 15–20 mins).
Final restroom break and warm-up exercises (Note: No restrooms available until the summit).
11:00 (90 min): Bugaksan (Baegaksan) Mountain
Bukaksan 'Seoul City Wall' Trekking
Changuimun → Baegakmaru (approx. 40 min)
Summit → 1.21 Pine Tree → Cheongundae (approx. 30min)
Cheongundae → Sukjeongmun (approx. 20 mins)
12:30 - 13:00 (30 min): Sukjeongmun (North Gate) Visit & Walking along the Fortress Wall
13:00 - 14:00 (60 min): Descent to Samcheong Park
Samcheong-dong & Conclusion
The tour will end at the final location.
Includes
Professional tour guide
Free bottled water (1 bottle / 1 person)
Public transportation fees
Excludes
Personal hiking gear (boots, poles, etc.)
Personal snacks and meals
Other personal expenses
Important Information
- # Meeting Point
- ## Location: Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 5
- ## Instructions: Please gather in front of Exit 5 at 09:30 AM for the participant check-in and briefing
- Difficulty: Challenging. Requires physical fitness for steep inclines and many stairs. Hiking boots are essential
- Essentials: Physical Passport (Mandatory), Water (1.5L+ recommended), light snacks, trekking poles (optional)
- ✅ Inclusions: Licensed professional guide, 1 bottle of mineral water
- ❌ Exclusions: Personal hiking gear, meals/snacks, and other personal expenses
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
