Before visiting Korea, I imagined Seoul as only skyscrapers and crowded streets.
But then I started hiking.
And suddenly the city felt completely different.
One of the strangest things about Seoul is how quickly concrete turns into mountains.
Within an hour, you can leave subway stations behind and hear only wind, birds, and footsteps.
At Bukhansan, I saw elderly hikers sharing fruit with strangers.
Near Namsan, couples quietly watched the city from forest trails.
Nature in Korea doesn’t feel disconnected from daily life.
It feels integrated into it.
That balance surprised me more than any tourist attraction.
Recommended Nature Spots
- Bukhansan National Park
- Namsan Trails
- Seoul Forest
- Haneul Park