Nature’s Treasure Trove
Located on the periphery of Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do, Jirisan was one of the first parks to be designated as a National Park in the year 1967. It reaches a peak of 6,283 feet and is a revered mountain with many Buddhist temples. With many valleys and striking landscapes, it's one of the best places in Seoul for nature lovers.
Suggested Duration - 1 day
Known for its Asiatic black bear and the conservation programme, take one of the many trails centring the Buddhist temples and trek through the luscious greens. Admire wildlife and the waterfalls along the Cheonwangbong Loop or take the Mubak run to Cheonwangbong. Beginners can trek the easy Nogodan trail that is approx. 7km long.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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