The Seoul Hiking Tourism Center will open its second branch situated in Buam-dong at the base of Bugaksan Mountain in March.
Fashioned in the traditional Korean hanok style, the second branch commenced its trial operation on November 20 last year, and features equipment rental on the basement floor, tourist information services on the first floor, and a lounge on the second floor. The lounge provides diverse experiential programmes, showcasing the charm of hanok to tourists from both domestic and international backgrounds, in conjunction with urban hiking tourism in Seoul.
The first branch (in operation since September 2022) is located in Ui-dong and offers a range of services to enhance the mountain climbing experience such as guided hiking tours in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese, equipment rental, shower and changing facilities, baggage storage, photo zone, and lounge.
Both centres are designed for environmentally-conscious foreign tourists, and aim to facilitate convenient mountain climbing without the need to transport bulky luggage and equipment overseas.
Within the center’s diverse functions, equipment rental takes centre stage. Both foreign tourists and their local companions can conveniently rent hiking essentials such as shoes, jackets, complete attire sets, gloves, sticks, and winter crampons. Visitors can also utilise coin lockers to store their belongings, pick up hiking gear, and embark on an enjoyable hiking experience.
The centre operates from 09.00 to 18.00 and is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
