South Korea · Heritage Walks

Full-Day Seoul City Wall Trek with Mt. Baekak and Naksan Peak

1 Day Round trip from Seoul Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Seoul's rich history at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and the Seoul City Wall Museum
02 Trek along Seoul's historic city wall built in 1395
03 Visit landmark sites such as Naksan Peak and Hyehwa Gate
04 Reach the summit of Mt. Baekak and see Changuimun Gate

Discover Seoul's vibrant history on a full-day city wall trekking adventure. Start at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and the Seoul City Wall Museum, where you will gain insight into the city's past and the structure of the wall built in 1395. Continue on foot to Naksan Peak, Hyehwa Gate, the summit of Mt. Baekak, and Changuimun Gate, following the historic wall through some of Seoul's most notable landmarks.

Continue on foot to Naksan Peak, Hyehwa Gate, the summit of Mt. Baekak, and Changuimun Gate, following the historic wall through some of Seoul's most notable landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Seoul City Wall Trek from DDP to Mt. Baekak

Meet at your hotel and proceed to the trailhead at DDP, then head towards the Museum.
Continue the hike after learning about the history and structure of the wall, which was built in 1395.
After visiting the Museum, hike to Naksan Peak and Hyehwa Gate.
Proceed to the summit of Mt. Baekak and visit Changuimun Gate.
Return to the hotel by public transport.

Where this trip takes you

Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul City Wall Museum, Naksan Peak, Mt. Baekak

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Seoul tour guide
Transportation to the visiting sites
Smartphone photos

What's Not Included

Food and beverages
Entrance fees
Insurance
Tips

What to bring

Trekking shoes
Trekking stick
Trekking backpack
Trekking gloves

Know before you go

Not suitable for differently abled children or chronically diseased persons. Only adults with good physical fitness.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in downtown Seoul. In case of non-downtown stay, please come to Exit Gate #1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Metro Lines 2, 4, and 5.

Tour start

Seoul, South Korea

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.