Seoul’s 600 Year Old City Wall with Rich History and Amazing Views! 🇰🇷 Hanyangdoseong Part 1

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19 күн бұрын

#seoul #korea #koreatravel
Hello everyone! This week we decided to do something we’ve wanted to try for a very long time, walking around Hanyangdoseong (한양도성) or the Seoul City Wall, a 18.6 km fortress wall that goes around the old city of Seoul which used to be called Hanyang which was completed in 1396, in which a lot of it is still around today. During the trek, we got to see a lot of Seoul’s surrounding nature, learn a lot about its deep history, and get a new perspective of the city that we live in. Enjoy!
📍Locations in Video:
Donuimun Museum Village (돈의문박물관마을) - rest area with Hanok houses and tables
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Wolam Neighbourhood Park (월암근린공원) - park with Japanese Occupation of Korea memorabilia
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Inwangsan Mountain Entrance (인왕산입구) - entrance to the first hike, Inwangsan
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Changuimun (창의문) - small gate in between Inwangsan and Baegaksan
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Yong-daeri Myeongtae Village (용대리 명태마을) - restaurant we ate at
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Baegaksan Entrance (백악산 입구) / Bugaksan Entrance (북악산 입구) - entrance to hiking Baegaksan
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북대문 Bukdaemun / 숙정문 Sukjeongmun - great gate on top of Baegaksan/Bugaksan
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Bukjeong Village (북정마을) - old village we visited at the end of the video
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Hyehwamun (혜화문) - last small gate in the village, the end of course 1
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@woolfel 17 күн бұрын

that is a cool hiking route

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

It's quite interesting eh @woolfel!

@donnahollman4259 16 күн бұрын

I learn so much about Korean respect and integrity following the struggles of war and oppression. There is such depth when strength and wisdom come together.Thank you for bringing forth the very reason why I love Korea so much.

@lostthenfound 16 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Mom! There is so much to learn from the people here who grew up with very little, and fought so hard to create the beautiful country it is today. Really hope that the society remembers them all!

@FlavorofMind 17 күн бұрын

Happy to see this channel getting more subscribers lately, and as always, digging the attention to detail here! Also a big fan of Inwangsan and the Seoul views you can catch from its peak... hope to hike around more sections of the wall soon enough. Keep it going y'all!

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

Thank you so much @FlavorofMind! Inwangsan is amazing on a nice day (I think sunrise would be super beautiful up there too). Hope you can get around to more sections of the wall!

@josephcho3607 17 күн бұрын

The neighborhood below the castle "8 :50-9:00" in the clip is where I lived in my undergraduate period. It's already been 18 years. The clip makes me reminisce about the moment. Thank you.

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@josephcho3607 really happy to hear that we could bring back some memories! Looks like a really peaceful area to live in!

@p0skar1 16 күн бұрын

I used to live in Hansung and would hike a part of the citywall after every workday. One of the best things I love about Seoul.

@lostthenfound 16 күн бұрын

That's a great area to live @p0skar1! We did the section between Hansung and Dongdaemun yesterday which was beautiful.

@p0skar1 15 күн бұрын

@@lostthenfound That used to be my route on my weekly pilgrimage to shop groceries at Emart :D

@misscaroline542 17 күн бұрын

Congratulations on passing 10K subscribers! 🎊🏅🎉 Thank you for sharing this wonderful hike with us. The fact that you show your whereabouts on a map makes such a big difference when it comes to understanding the geography and city planning of Seoul. ⛰️ Take care and I hope you have a wonderful week! 🇸🇪💜🇰🇷

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much @misscaroline542! 🎉 Really glad to hear that the maps help out a bit! Hope you have a wonderful week, and thanks again for all of the kind words!

@sparkspark 17 күн бұрын

good stuff i dig your guys content cause its unique - it is also smart/educational. i hope you get picked up by more folks.

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching @sparkspark! We're really fortunate to be able to explore and make these videos!

@moneymoy 17 күн бұрын

Great video! I hiked this trail earlier this year and seeing all 4 main gates in one day was one of the most memorable experiences out of all of my visits to Seoul. It was definitely the most physically demanding! I did it in February so I didn't have the heat to contend with and I *think* the air quality was good too, but the downside was that the water fountains were all turned off for the winter! I did lose the trail in a few spots along the northern part of the trail but it was always fun exploring even while getting lost. I was amazed at how many elderly people were out exercising up in the mountains!

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@moneymoy that's great you got to do it all and in one day it seems like a good challenge for sure! Will have to come back someday when the weather is a bit cooler. Stay safe and take care!

@howardlee7189 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for another great video. I really appreciate your hard and honest work. Regards

@lostthenfound 16 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot for all the kind words Howard! Hope you have an amazing week!

@dericmpark8381 6 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@lostthenfound 6 күн бұрын

@@dericmpark8381 wow thank you so much for your continuous support! Really appreciate it! Hope all is well and you have an amazing week!

@elizabethlaw3724 14 күн бұрын

I like your videos .. interesting to watch ..to listen to ..to learn from ..💟👌

@lostthenfound 14 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for watching and for the nice words @elizabethlaw3724!

@ICDeadPeeps 17 күн бұрын

Hiked up to the peak of Bukhansan and Hallasan several years ago, and I'm planning to hike up Seoraksan on my next trip out to Korea. Always enjoyed the extra historical nuggets of information in your videos and congrats hitting 10K subscribers!

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@ICDeadPeeps thanks so much! Seoraksan is a really huge hike that I'd like to try someday. I've done Ulsanbawi there multiple times which was beautiful, but would be cool to do the big climb too! Also you get to take the cable car down which would be nice.

@alterego9873 11 күн бұрын

A great and entertaining video! Cheering for this channel 🎉

@lostthenfound 9 күн бұрын

@alterego9873 thanks so much for watching and for the nice comments! Really appreciate it!

@estebanpark 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this great video. I also take foreign friends through this wall course to let them know about the city. I think this video could be used as a pre-orientation material for them.

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

Wow @estebanpark thanks a lot for the nice words! The wall course is an amazing place to show new people to Seoul some amazing views and history for sure!

@bikechingu 17 күн бұрын

Another great adventure! Been there a few times but never came across Bukjeong Village. If you finish all the 6 section of the Hanyangdoseong trail and completed all the stamps, you can collect a pin at the Malbawi Information Center. Stay cool and hydrated guys!

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Thoan! It's a beautiful hike on a clear day eh? Also Bukjeong Village looks pretty interesting, and we want to return to explore it. Thanks for the information on the pin too! Stay cool out there too eh!

@RosmarySpencer 8 күн бұрын

I am amazed and delighted by your channel: so detailed, professional and well edited to cover a lot of different aspects. This video fits nicely with my trip to come later this year in order to finish the Seoul Fortress wall that I started last year (south section exactly as your part 2 shows). Congratulations and keep going: you are great Ambassadors for your fabulous country.

@lostthenfound 7 күн бұрын

@@RosmarySpencer wow thank you so much for the nice comment and for watching our video! That's great you have already explored the South section, and the North section is beautiful as well as it feels like you get way out of the city on a lot of it. All the best with your trip this year, and thanks for your support!

@hashtag-dreamer 17 күн бұрын

I walked so much in Korea. There is so many stairs and hills. I am amazed how much there is to see in this trail. Thanks for taking us to this adventure. So much information too. Thank you for these wonderful videos. I am glad I subscribed. Looking forward to your next vlog.

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@hashtag-dreamer there are so many place to hike/walk in Seoul for sure. Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching the video! Going out hiking again today to finish it so hopefully we stumble into some more interesting things!

@ALEX-cs6vo 17 күн бұрын

absolutely fascinating! I can definitely see how the hot weather would slow a hiker down... Great idea to hike the wall!

@ICDeadPeeps 17 күн бұрын

It's the humidity more than the heat itself that makes it so much more challenging. Your body is desperately trying to cool down by sweating, but the sweat won't evaporate due to the high humidity. So not only are you overheating, but you're losing a lot of nutrients and minerals from the excessive sweating, making everything worse.

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Alex! The hot weather definitely makes it harder, but it's worth it to do it at a slower pace still I think!

@ndychung007 14 күн бұрын

This on of my bucket list to do.

@lostthenfound 14 күн бұрын

You should check it out someday @ndychung007! It's really fun to explore. But make sure to do it when it's not so hot!

@see8331 16 күн бұрын

Amazing video, and really informative and helpful as always 🤟😁. I would love to do this whole loop around Seoul, I don't think my knees would thank me for it but I would do it anyhoo 😆

@lostthenfound 16 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching @see8331! Just finished the loop yesterday and think it's really worth it! The trails aren't too intense overall as well.

@violettetravels27 17 күн бұрын

was in Seoul solo travelling last April and regretted not doing the easy Seoul city wall hike- thanks with your video I learned so much and hope in the future -I can do this in a group , maybe ( afraid I’ll be lost if hiking alone) 😍🤞

@Isaog7 17 күн бұрын

If you get lost, just go back to the wall. And even if you loose it, the city is always near and the next train station not far away. No need to worry and I hope you try it next time 😊

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@violettetravels27 thanks a lot, and hope you can make it back here to hike the wall! Just type in "Seoul City Wall" or "한양도성길" to Naver Maps and you can follow the GPS which is quite accurate.

@Inchonseoul 16 күн бұрын

❤

@lostthenfound 16 күн бұрын

❤️

@Gemini19 17 күн бұрын

Inwangsan is my favorite "quick" Seoul hike! Like you said, amazing views and not very long/difficult to get to the top. The stamp map looks really neat I didn't know they did one for the wall trail. I'll have to try doing the whole thing this fall once it gets cooler again. Great video!

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

Agree with you there @Gemini19! Inwangsan is awesome! Also would definitely be a lot more enjoyable in the fall once things cool off! Thanks so much for watching!

@FlavorofMind 16 күн бұрын

@Gemini19 hehe, I'm waiting for the Fall as well at this point. Can't wait to hike, but we've hit that undeniably hot/humid level 😅

@user-tc8uv2gg2e 15 күн бұрын

Beautiful Vlog ~~^^ good luck for you two ~~😅😅

@lostthenfound 15 күн бұрын

@user-tc8uv2gg2e thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!

@user-tc8uv2gg2e 15 күн бұрын

@@lostthenfoundHi~ Good morning ~^^ Maybe do you live in Korea..? So In Busan I recommend you mt.황령산 for day and night beautiful panoramic scenery g~ood luck~*^^*

@lostthenfound 14 күн бұрын

Hi there @user-tc8uv2gg2e! I live in Seoul, but next time I will check out 황령산 when I go to Busan. Thanks so much for the advice!

@BasicStealthcamping 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for this and all your awesome content, sorry its not much. Looks like a great walk

@lostthenfound 15 күн бұрын

@BasicStealthcamping thanks so much for all of your support and for your generosity! Even just watching a few minutes of our videos is a lot of support, so your donation is much appreciated and motivates us to keep going! Really appreciate everything, and hope all is well on your end!

@BasicStealthcamping 14 күн бұрын

@@lostthenfound it's the least I could do after bombarding you with so many questions over the last few months!

@lostthenfound 14 күн бұрын

Haha no worries at all and really appreciate it!

@Geeraffe 17 күн бұрын

다음 달 서울를 갈예요 8월 👍 this will be on my agenda - cheers

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@Geeraffe nice nice that's great to hear! Hope you have an amazing time on the wall! 화이팅!

@user-xh8mg1po6s 14 күн бұрын

한국 8월이 가장 힘든 시기입니다. 습하고 더워요. 수분섭취 잘 하시고 좋은 추억 만드시길 바랍니다❤

@Hukseokdong 17 күн бұрын

어이구 더운데 고생하셨습니다. ㅎㅎㅎㅎ

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@Hukseokdong님 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 요즘 엄청 덥죠! 그늘이 있으면 산 타기가 괜찮은데 없어지면 머리가 멈춰요! ㅎㅎㅎ

@glenm5679 9 күн бұрын

Great video. We plan on doing this when we are there at the beginning of October. How long did it take you to do all of Part 1?

@lostthenfound 8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much @glenm5679! Also that's great you want to give it a try! This took us about 7-8 hours total, but we were taking our time to stop and explore as well, so you could do it a bit faster if you are doing it more directly.

@ashjenkins1130 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the very thorough guide. Really appreciate it. Can you only get the printed map that you get stamped at that one location.

@lostthenfound 9 күн бұрын

@ashjenkins1130 thank you so much for watching and for the nice words! You can get the map at any of the stamp booths at Seodaemun/Donuimun, Changuimun, Sukjeongmun, Dongdaemun/Heunginjimun, and Namdaemun/Sungyemun.

@megzach1 17 күн бұрын

My husband and I are coming to Seoul in late August ,what’s the weather like around that time? We want to hike as well.

@KKrusher 17 күн бұрын

Brutal heat and humidity

@lostthenfound 17 күн бұрын

@megzach1 like @KKrusher said it'll be hot for sure, but there are a lot of places around with AC everywhere, so you can keep on stopping in to cool off. Subways and buses tend to have good AC as well.