🌄 Gyeongju Before the World Arrives: A Hike to Chilbulam and Hidden Stories.

Let’s experience Gyeongju together before the 2025 APEC Summit welcomes the world!
Join us for a meaningful full-day trip combining a sacred mountain hike and a cultural city walk in Korea’s ancient capital.

🗓 Date & Time
Saturday, October 18, 2025
• 07:50 AM — Meet-up in Busan
• 08:00 AM — Departure
• 19:00 PM — Estimated return to Busan

🥾 09:30~14:00 | Namsan nat’l Park
• 09:30~11:40
Depart from Tongiljeon Parking Lot and begin hike
Short break and enjoy the scenic view at Sinsunam Cliff (신선암)
Arrive at Chilbulam Temple (칠불암), located at the mountain summit
• 11:40–13:00
Lunch (공양, traditional temple meal) followed by tea talk with the head monk, Ven. Yejin (예진 스님)
• 13:00–14:00
Hike down from Chilbulam back to Tongiljeon Parking Lot

🏛️ 14:00–17:00 | Gyeongju Cultural City Walk
Experience Korea’s most historic streets on foot:

1. Gyochon Hanok Village (30 mins)
   • Explore traditional houses, Confucian school, and craft shops
2. Woljeong Bridge & Stepping Stones (20 mins)
   • Stunning wooden bridge & night-lit crossing experience
3. Gyerim Forest (15 mins)
   • Mythical birthplace of the Silla dynasty, surrounded by ancient trees
4. Cheomseongdae Observatory (15 mins)
   • Korea’s oldest star observatory and a photo hotspot
5. Hwangridan-gil Free Time (1 hour)
   • Explore cafes, shops, and modern hanok vibes

💰 Participation Fee
₩35,000 per person
Includes:
✔️ Round-trip chartered bus from Busan to Gyeongju
✔️ Temple lunch & Tea talk with the head monk (no extra charge)
❌ Not included: personal snacks, drinks, insurance

💳 Payment Information (Required to Confirm Registration)
• Bank: Shinhan Bank (신한은행)
• Account Number: 562-181-01410379
• Account Holder: Park Chulho (Hidden Busan)
❗ No payment = No registration.
Please complete your payment after RSVP to secure your spot.

🔁 Cancellation & Refund
• 100% refund if canceled by Oct 11 (Sat)
• 50% refund if canceled by Oct 12–15
• No refund after Oct 15

🔒 Important Notes
• Personal insurance is not provided — participants are advised to get their own
• Photos/videos may be taken and used for community promotion — please give consent when signing up
• Wear proper hiking shoes and bring water/snacks
• Limited to 18 participants

✅ RSVP Now on Meetup
Join us for a hike, heritage walk, and reflection in Gyeongju — before the city welcomes the world at APEC 2025 🌏

We can’t wait to see you there!
Any questions? DM the organizer.ㅎ