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Namsan Mountain - After being picked up at McDonald, we will move to the foot of Namsan mountain in 15 min by a van.
Through out the trekking, you will see Buddhist statues and variety of fauna and flora along with a storytelling of the Buddha’s Land one millennium ago.
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Transportation to mountain entrance from meeting point
Situated to the south of Gyeongju City center, Mt. Namsan has held a spot in Korea’s national parks since 1968 and earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000. The mountain hosts over 700 ancient artifacts and points of interest, such as 13 royal graves, 150 temple locations, 130 rock Buddha figures and sculptures, 100 stone stupa, 22 stone lanterns, as well as 4 strongholds from the period of the Silla Kingdom (57BCE – 935CE). To fully uncover everything the mountain has to offer could take years, but a guided trek with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide can provide a comprehensive and genuine insight along various trails of the mountain.
The tour is unique and promises a one-of-a-kind experience, led by a seasoned local tour guide, fluent in English, with over three decades of experience. Included is a comprehensive English map of the hiking route, followed by a photo summary of the trip comprising the day’s GPS records and snapshots.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.