Published Date : Oct 01, 2017 / Edited Date : May 02, 2025
Healing Course in the Sunset
Having passed through the hustle and bustle of Mapo Food Street, the quiet river trail offers a chance for quiet reflection and meditation.
Learn about the martyrs resting in Jeoldusan Martyr's Shrine and Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery and then take a moment for reflection.
[Notice]
Currently, some sections of the Hangang Pilgrimage Route are under construction.There is no disruption to pedestrian access, and the commentary program will proceed as scheduled.
However, please understand that due to the construction site atmosphere and noise in certain sections, commentary may be difficult.Those who wish to participate are asked to make reservations with this point in mind.We kindly ask for your understanding in advance for a smoother experience. Thank you.
Walking Tour Details
Route
Mapo Food Street
Specialized section of Hangang Pilgrimage Route
Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery
Length of tour
2.5 hours
Meeting Place
Exit 1 of Mapo Station (Subway Line 5)
Course Tip
Participants are advised to engage in experience programs, which are not included in the walking tour course, individually after the tour ends.
As you go through the Tojeong Underpass and enter the quietness of the Hangang Trail, you will see the special section of the Hangang Pilgrimage Route that embodies the meaning of pilgrimage, overcoming hardships and finally blooming with flowers. It consists of a dirt path, a stone path, a forest path, and a flower path.
Jeoldusan Martyr’s Shrine
Heungseon Daewongun executed Catholics at Yanghwajin and Jamdubong, and since then this site has been called “Jeoldusan.” You can learn about the historic site that commemorates the faith of martyrs who never gave up their faith, even under severe persecution.
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery
This is a place with an exotic atmosphere, like a cemetery in a foreign country. In Yanghwajin, there is a foreign missionary cemetery, a resting place for many foreign residents who are said to have loved Korea even more than Koreans did.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
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예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
