Bukchon Hanok Village, Hiking Ansan, and Horse Riding
Just a little blog update of some things that I have done in the past few weeks. They were too small and random to have their own blog posts, so I’m just combining them into one post.
Bukchon Hanok Village
This area is one of the main attractions for tourism in Seoul and walking through the alleys between the traditional houses makes for a great photo. Many people will rent the traditional wear at one of the many shops and stroll through the streets.
I went here to check it out while there aren’t as many people; because of Covid. It was fairly empty and calm to be in such a quiet area. There are lots of cafes around there, so I chose a traditional teahouse. They had so many tea varieties to choose from, and the little snack that we chose was also superb.
Ansan
Mt. An is located outside of Dongnimun station (독립문역). I went hiking there one weekend afternoon, and the hike wasn’t challenging. A lot of it is wheelchair-friendly, so the ramps make it easy to climb the mountain… the last part of it is a part that you’re required to use the cables to hoist yourself up the giant rocks. However, that part doesn’t last long. Overall, the hike was approximately an hour up. The view of Seoul was extraordinary from the top. The breeze helps your body cool down quickly.
Anna’s Stables
I had been wanting to ride horses somewhere in/around Seoul, and I finally found a place. Anna’s Stables is located in Incheon. I was able to take the metro most of the way and then a short taxi ride directly to the stables. The owner is a foreigner who offers English riding lessons. The horses were gorgeous and friendly. It was a fun experience to ride again. I was dumb and wore some slick pants so I was having trouble staying in the seat when cantering. Overall, it was really fun, but after less than an hour I could already tell I would be sore the next day.
