Hidden Road for Strolling around Mountain in Seoul

in culture •  7 years ago 

20170909

Every metropolis has it's unique features.
Seoul has it's interesting characteristics. One of the notable features in Seoul is the geographical side. Seoul is surrounded by mountains. The walls that I had posted for several times were built along the mountains. They had used geographical advantage of the mountains, when they had built the walls.

The mountains around Seoul are offering many advantages to citizens. I'd like to introduce hidden way for strolling near the mountain in Seoul. The benefit that the mountains are offering is that you could enjoy hiking the mountains anytime you want. You could find people wearing mountain gear in the street. It could be strange for you. You can enjoy mountain climbing from professional level to tracking.

Here I'd like to post the road near the mountain where people could enjoy hiking easily. Near Seongbookdong, I posted several times, there is very calm and nice place to walk around. Even though this place is located in the center of Seoul, you might feel like you are in the deep mountain.

The road is awesome. I recommend you walk around when you have something to think or you have serious problem. While walking this calm road, problems which make you difficult will go away.

The road is well prepared to walk as below.

You could get there at anytime you want. It is not far from downtown. It takes 30 minutes by bus and walk at most.

Sometimes you can see the stone piles by the road. I took the pics one man pile the stones.

It seemed like a religious ceremony. He was serious.

Where the mountain is, there is stream.

The was a stream under the mountain. Stream was small, but it was clean.

In the water, I could see small fishes.

Calm and awesome mountain road, clean water and fishes seemed purify my spirit.

I wish you never miss the chance to walk around the mountain near Seongbookdong.

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Here's a pic of me when I was in Seoul back in 2015. I can't remember the name of this mountain.

I do remember us choosing to walk the intermediate trail when we arrived.

Pretty soon after that, we found ourselves on all fours and realizing that one slip could mean death. We were like, "Oh shit I think we better turn back dude."

And that we did lol.

The view was amazing. Thanks @slowwalker for the pics!

Lovely nature!

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Helo @slowwalker..
Thanks for such very ñice yet interesting post.. upon looking at it, i remember my place here in the Philippines. We are very rich in mountains, creeks, caves, forests, waterfalls and wildlife here. In fact, there are so many tourists here from diffrent parts of the world including Koreans like you..
In fact, ill be posting later my latest outing for trecking with some Koreans on my picture.
Lets follow each other...ill bring you to places...

I want to visit your place at sometime

Hai @slowwalker
Have you seen my posts?hope you do. Surely when u visit philippines, u will be amazed.. a lot of tourists are coming..its more fun in the Philippines..
Thank you for voting @+thing-2. Hope you can have time to enjoy the beauty of our country, too

Thanks @thing-2

Such a difference to be out in the nature compared to hectic life in the city.

a leisurely Saturday stroll, @slowwalker

It is important to find a peaceful way. Solitude is also necessary and that can be found in nature.

Climbing a mountain is one way to retreat from the 'busyness' of everyday life - another, is walking in the woods. You have combined both methods.

I know a green cathedral,
a hallowed forest shrine.

Where trees in love join hands above
to arch your prayer and mine.

--Gordon Johnstone

Again, we see a cairn of stones as an elemental but symbolic gesture of marking a sacred place.

And I think the fishes that tipple in the deep are as sacred in their own way.

I hope you came back from the mountains, refreshed, my friend :)

Thank you for your comment
I am wondering where your end is

Beautiful landscape :)

yes !

That place is amazing! Must be a good workout going up the hill too lol

What a lovely view. But first I wish I can go there and walk that path it seems exciting with a little bit of chill! Go steem.

Thank you🤗

I'd love to visit Seoul someday. Thanks for the look inside!

welcometo korea at anytime

Beautiful! Seuol is still on my "to go list"! Its amazing to see how green it is around such a densly populated city! Impressive!

That green lunges are so important for big cities, its what makes that cities beautiful, new york and london as well

good post and nice pictures

Healing views :) Thank you for sharing!

😘

i can see the fise so clear

fish

lol

Friend please just like me

very steady friend

my hobby

I LOVE fresh water. It is sadly becoming more and more rare these days.

Thanks for sharing so much natural beauty.

Blessings~*~

Thanks for sharing your oasis from the urban jungle.

Oh nice..very pleasing...it soothens our mind if we visit such places away from the
monotonous city life with regular routine work..

Your trip your adventure.....
Very beautiful place

Hi @slowwalker!
Very nice words along with world class pictorial Stuff. Every picture remind the reality of NATURE. You did a great job. If I got a chance in my life I will definitely visit to Seoul [Korea]. Very rare Stuff is available here at Steemit regarding Life & Nature - Which is not good. We should think on it as without Nature & realities of life we are nothing. I'm proud of you for sharing wonderful stuff. Please keep posting, I will Support you even if you get only one upvot - By sure that would be me.
Followed you & Resteemed with upvote as well. Regards!

How beautiful, thanks for posting this. :)

The pictures are so amazing, but looks deserted.

a very beautiful trip. A nice walk to the mountain. Rarely do we find sights like this, mostly using transportation. besides enjoy the beauty of the mountain, can also as a way of exercising with a toe. Thank you for sharing information

Great post, thanks!

wow what a beautifull place!! upvote for this post.

So there are people who actually pile stone these days? I thought it was only a practice in the past. And it is a religious ceremony? Hmm, that's interesting. What religion is it?

wow amazing..great view..great landscape..enjoyed it alot..thanks for sharing :)

Excelente fotos, gracias por compartir tu experiencia en ese parque. Saludos

thank you

That mountain walk is very refreshing and calm at the same time. I never miss such opporrunities to walk and enjoy the nature, the only thing which I forget sometimes is to take my DSLR with me. If not I miss the wonderful images. You are adding so much happiness to your and others life by motivating us to take these walk throughs by your posts. I also try to make people happy by my posts.

wonderfull places to visit:)

Wow! When I get it Seoul I will have to check this out, it's so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Seema like a peaceful and beautiful place! Thanks for sharing

nice
best post

wow what a beautiful area. I am not surprised you enjoy walking there so much.
Thanks for sharing some lovely photos

Great place to be:)

You are very great in this field .. I am sure someday you will surely be a very extraordinary, beyond what you now have, because you each do something sure of the establishment @slowwalker

Very interesting, thank you!

in my opinion, where safe and peaceful and away from the noise is the village. and the mountainous area is also a safe place.

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Thank you @slowwalker for the wonderful opportunity to travel with you in such beautiful places of your country!
Enjoy the nature of my native land with me!

It looks really good.
Happiness begins with family

from what I can see from the beautiful pictures , Seoul is a must visit place and a nice place to relax, nature is sweat. thump up to @slowwalker

amazing places! the town I was born and live in is very close to the mountains. we are mountaineers, originally. (ok, the sea is not so far too ;) )

Yes, I was rock climber when I was young.

I just climbed some via ferratas (iron roads) :)

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WOW
Seoul is such a beautiful place.
I wish they had such beautiful nature walks near my house,
I live in the US close to suburbs and towns.
You capture the the essence and vibes of the trail well.
What's the meaning behind the stone pile?
Maybe more than religious? Could be paying respects?
Nevertheless it's a beautiful thing.
Cheers!

Always lovely photos of nature @slowwalker. More power and always have a clear heart and mind. Have a great day!

thank you

Always welcome @slowwalker. :)
If you have time, check out my simple photograph of a famous vacation place here. Thanks! :)
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Wow! The water in the stream is so clear

right

Its always nice to be surrounded by nature in every aspect

that's right

One day I will also see this place :)
The Pictures a great.

Nice pics,,!!!! 👍👍

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I want to go straight there now))) This is just a paradise place))) Thank you my friend)))))
I wish that you had such geographical discoveries on this day - the sea of happiness, the ocean of love, the peaks of success, the rivers arrived, the peak of popularity, the lake of hope, the waterfall of emotions and the volcano of passions. Let the globe of life turn only in the direction you need!

thank you sokoloffa

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

dear @slowwalker you done very neat photography seems a professional photoghrapher. all the pics are heart touching and everyone desire to visit this place in seoul. my support for u as upvote & resteemed.

I am novice in photography.
Thank you for your compliment

Wow the little fish looks soothing and beuatiful. The forest seems so sound and fresh. Good to see your journey

Thank you

Beautiful and wonderful photos
nice post
good job

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Awesome! Followed and upvoted!

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I just love places like this my friend, nature is beautiful! And you are right when you said walking in this place really makes you relax and forget all the worries you have!
So peaceful and calm!
Lovely post again!

Nice post

What an adventure!!!
Will be there someday..

That's right

Great post, i like your post , good job .
have anice day.

This is very nice. Beautiful pictures and a serene natural exposition.