A new night tour program featuring guided walks through national parks will be launched for the first time. The tours will showcase different nighttime landscapes, from the moonlit heritage sites of Gyeongju to the urban night views from Bukhansan and Palgongsan.
The Korea National Park Service, under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, announced that it will pilot the 'National Park Night Tours' from October 23 to November 14, operating every Friday and Saturday at three national parks: Gyeongju, Bukhansan, and Palgongsan.
This program combines nighttime sightseeing with ecological, historical, and cultural commentary. It aims to expand the options for visitors, who typically explore national parks during the day, while limiting participation to 20 people per session for safety.
In Gyeongju, participants will walk a 1.2-kilometer route starting from Woljeonggyo Bridge, following the theme 'Walking Under the Night Sky and Moonlight of Silla,' which highlights cultural heritage and surrounding nighttime scenery.
In the Bukhansan Dobong area, a 1-kilometer trek will take place from Musugol to the Twin Peaks, allowing participants to enjoy the sounds of the night forest while viewing the lights of downtown Seoul. The Palgongsan West area will feature a 1-kilometer course from Seonbongsa Temple to Gatbawi Rock, where participants can see the night view of Daegu and make wishes at the rock.
Since the tours occur at night, two nature interpreters will accompany each group. The lead interpreter will explain the scenery, ecology, and history, while the assistant will monitor safety and respond to emergencies from the back of the group. Participants will also receive safety equipment, including headlamps and glow bands.
To minimize the impact on wildlife, the tours will be conducted quietly during sunset hours.
Reservations can be made through the Korea National Park Service's booking system, with some on-site reservations available for foreign visitors.
The service plans to review the results of this year's pilot program and the safety of nighttime tours before expanding the number of national parks and trekking routes next year.
Joo Dae-young, the director of the Korea National Park Service, stated, "In response to the growing demand for nighttime leisure and tourism, we have created this special tour to offer a unique experience in national parks that differs from daytime visits. We will closely examine the results of this year's pilot operation and aim to expand it next year so that more citizens and foreign tourists can experience the diverse charms of our national parks."
The Korea National Park Service, under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, announced that it will pilot the 'National Park Night Tours' from October 23 to November 14, operating every Friday and Saturday at three national parks: Gyeongju, Bukhansan, and Palgongsan.
This program combines nighttime sightseeing with ecological, historical, and cultural commentary. It aims to expand the options for visitors, who typically explore national parks during the day, while limiting participation to 20 people per session for safety.
In Gyeongju, participants will walk a 1.2-kilometer route starting from Woljeonggyo Bridge, following the theme 'Walking Under the Night Sky and Moonlight of Silla,' which highlights cultural heritage and surrounding nighttime scenery.
In the Bukhansan Dobong area, a 1-kilometer trek will take place from Musugol to the Twin Peaks, allowing participants to enjoy the sounds of the night forest while viewing the lights of downtown Seoul. The Palgongsan West area will feature a 1-kilometer course from Seonbongsa Temple to Gatbawi Rock, where participants can see the night view of Daegu and make wishes at the rock.
Since the tours occur at night, two nature interpreters will accompany each group. The lead interpreter will explain the scenery, ecology, and history, while the assistant will monitor safety and respond to emergencies from the back of the group. Participants will also receive safety equipment, including headlamps and glow bands.
To minimize the impact on wildlife, the tours will be conducted quietly during sunset hours.
Reservations can be made through the Korea National Park Service's booking system, with some on-site reservations available for foreign visitors.
The service plans to review the results of this year's pilot program and the safety of nighttime tours before expanding the number of national parks and trekking routes next year.
Joo Dae-young, the director of the Korea National Park Service, stated, "In response to the growing demand for nighttime leisure and tourism, we have created this special tour to offer a unique experience in national parks that differs from daytime visits. We will closely examine the results of this year's pilot operation and aim to expand it next year so that more citizens and foreign tourists can experience the diverse charms of our national parks."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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