3 Stunning National Parks To Visit In South Korea This Year
Bukhansan National Park, South Korea
However, the park’s popularity has taken its toll on its ecosystem. When traveling as an eco-tourist, take the time out to combine a hike with a park maintenance experience and cleanup day. Meanwhile, among its many attractions, hikers can see the Bukhansanseong fortress, as well as old Buddhist temples and monastic cells.
Jirisan National Park
Jirisan National Park offers 18 different trails, the most memorable being Jongju Course. This three-day and two-night 15.8-mile hike traverses 13 peaks. Meanwhile, it also offers overnight shelters all the way that can be booked in advance.
Jirisan is renowned for its diversity of plants and wildlife. As can be seen from the image above, you are likely to spot beautiful cherry trees, Korean winter hazel trees and millennium pine. Amongst the trees, you might get lucky enough to spot an endangered Asiatic black bear or an elk or two.
Dadohaehaesang National Park
One such island is Jindo, the island of the Korean dog breed, and Cheongsando, considered to be the legendary land of Taoist fortunes. To get there, passenger ships run from island to island all year round.
Spend time in the National Parks of South Korea this year, experiencing almost every kind of beautiful scenery, wildlife and plant life. Visit the official website of South Korea’s National Parks for more information and details about the other scenic parks.