It’s one of South Korea’s largest mountainous national parks, covering more than 154sq miles, as well as one of its oldest, having been granted protection back in 1970.

With sea and mountains aplenty, South Korea is full of national parks with varied and breathtaking landscapes. These natural sanctuaries are an irresistible opportunity to go off on adventures ...

Published in the South Korea guide, distributed with the November 2024 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK). To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click here.

LEILA FADEL, HOST: South Korea's city parks are catering to a growing number of urban campers - people who want to camp in cities. NPR's Anthony Kuhn sends this postcard from Seoul.