Foreign tourists pose at Yeongbong Peak on Mount Bukhan after completing a fall foliage hiking program, Oct. 30. Courtesy of Seoul Tourism Organization
By Jung Da-hyun
Hiking in Seoul is attracting an increasing number of foreign visitors, with 17,600 of the 40,000 visitors to Seoul Hiking Tourism Centers being international tourists — approximately one in three — according to the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), Monday.
These centers aim to support hikers with services like equipment rental, luggage storage, changing facilities and detailed guidance on Seoul’s mountain trails. The centers also offer various programs tailored to enhance the hiking experiences of visitors.
Currently, three Seoul Hiking Tourism Centers are in…
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