Hi: I will be visiting Seoul from September 24th until September 30th.
I am staying in the Insadong area.
I am in my late 60's, love to walk (preferably very little uphill), not into museums (seen too many). I plan on visiting Bukchon Hanok Village, Jogyesa, Jongmyo, War Memorial plus shopping in the market areas.
Plan on visiting markets between 10am to 4pm to avoid crowds.
I plan on walking around Seoul, maybe taking the subway when needed.
I would like to get out of Seoul for a half day or full day.
Ideally I would like to go to a place with fairly simple directions by public transport. I am into nice serene surroundings (mountains or water) where I can walk, sit, take pictures, relax, browse craft shops, stop for a coffee or tea then continue on.
I have been reluctant to post but there is so much information on here that I am getting overwhelmed with information. I currently have three books on Seoul that I am reading but find that most of the info is based for younger more fit people! For instance Namsan mountain or Bukhansan, when they say a path is easy, do they mean easy for a 30 year old or a 70 year old!?
I guess I am looking for the gentler side of a big city.
Thank you to everyone.
