48 Hours Walking Around the Entire City of Seoul

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If I could erase my memory and travel to Seoul for the first time, this is how I would do it.
After a month in South Korea and several weeks in Seoul, we thought we had done and seen it all. But we set on our first quest of the whole year - walk the entirety of the Seoul fortress wall in 2 days. Like many quests we've set out on, this one turned out to be the best thing we did in Seoul.
#travel #seoul #southkorea #korea #travevlog
00:20 - Can we walk all the way around Seoul?
00:48 - Find Jim Carrey at Seoul station
01:27 - A quest begins!
05:15 - Things get a little weird
07:20 - The city wall provides
09:00 - The evolution of Lisa and Josh
13:15 - Realizing what this trail is all about
15:00 - A side of Seoul we never knew existed
17:44 - Quite jarring
18:24 - We accidentally found one of the biggest food markets in all of Seoul
20:40 - Must try mung bean pancake
21:49 - An alarming wake up call
24:33 - Day 2 is turning out to be great
27:10 - Josh’s dramatic river crossing
29:04 - Gate #8!!
34:00- Getting a little wispy eyed
35:56 - We’re so close
37:25 - It’s about the journey, not the destination
38:42 - Best thing to do after a long day of hiking
38:49 - Budget
38:59 - Bloopers
39:52 - The cutest kitty in the world
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[@documentarystudy]

It is understandable that there are people who have never been to Korea, but there is no one who has only been to Korea once. Korea is a country that is beautiful and full of many charms.

[@kgs6854]

정말 대단하십니다. 두 분의 한국여행 동영상을 다 봤습니다. 이번 한양도성 일주 일정은 저에게도 아주 좋은 볼거리였습니다. 항상 건강하시고 좋은 여행하시길 바랍니다. 감사합니다. 덕분에 즐거웠습니다.😅😅😅

[@LisaAndJosh]

감사합니다☺️

[@edy911911]

Seoul is not only a city, beyond a city Congratulations you've done 100% of your great challenge

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you! 😃

[@edy911911]

@@LisaAndJosh Unexpectedly I and my wife will treck the route tomorrow. we would be so excited with the view and feel hard through the steps..😅

[@LisaAndJosh]

@@edy911911 wow! have a great time--you can do it!!

[@edy911911]

@@LisaAndJosh Thank you for your video, It's helpful to us

[@debbiewilliams9874]

The city wall trail was amazing . So much beauty and history . Thanks for taking us on your journey . It’s now on my bucket list

[@LisaAndJosh]

Hope you get to walk it sometime soon :)

[@foetwenny]

Next mission: The 4 Rivers bike ride from Seoul to Busan!

[@jeaganlee209]

lol😁

[@myoungraepark758]

You kidding That's uneasy challenge even for the experts Korea has lots~~~of mountains(70%)

[@leelee7523]

@@myoungraepark758 No It's possible There are already highways and roads connecting each river

[@mrright1716]

I was stationed in S. Korea with the Army. The people are awesome and I still miss it to this day .

[@user-fx5sw4jy7hYz9Hzi]

City wall walk journey and last gate couldn't be crossed is such a symbolism in life yes the journey and not destination but also, it leaves longing/ hope/ disappointments - all such is life. It also leaves opportunity for you to do it second time. Seoul want to see you again.

[@LisaAndJosh]

we couldn't agree more :)

[@daehwa_kim]

I think this is what makes Seoul so special. I do love the extensive view of big cities like New York or Tokyo, but not many big cities have both mountains AND a huge river. All right in the city. Where else can you casually go climbing by subway?

[@ToysAndGamesGF]

Thank you for sharing such a great video of the city wall trail. Our family is will be visiting seoul next month and your korea videos are so helpful and fun to watch! Keep them coming

[@LisaAndJosh]

awesome, thank you for watching!! have a great time!!

[@kwwtjvdb]

I'm so happy and overwhelmed by your amazing video. I feel closer to guys walking and experiencing my favorite Hanyang Fortress. 😍😍😍You two are something!

[@LisaAndJosh]

this makes US so happy to hear!! thank you for watching! :)

[@hermionegranger5868]

WOW!~ Seoul Looks beautiful 🥰 Thanks!

[@LisaAndJosh]

It really is! Thanks for watching!

[@obisan4793]

What an accomplishment guys! I don’t know anyone who has actually done it. Well done.

[@user-wx3ou5vz6y]

한국 사람중에도 이렇게 한양도성을 완주했다는 사람이 많지 않은데,, 정말 대단하다고 생각하며, 멋진 여행 계속 응원합니다~

[@LisaAndJosh]

감사합니다

[@aliciagordon4820]

❤I stumbled on your video! I grew up in Seoul 1968-1974. I’ve never been back… I’m planning my trip for this November for six weeks on a farm in Jeju do. This looks like a goal for 2024. I think it will be the reason I return to Seoul when I’m 63!🎉 I had to add that next your will be 50 years since I left… now I’m really excited to return and walk the wall❤

[@LisaAndJosh]

wow! excited for your trip in November--we bet it'll be so beautiful that time of year :)

[@TheHjjin]

Protect for 300 years? No, for 600 years ! There are 2 more great walls protecting Seoul, which are Bukhansan-seong (North) and Namhansan-seong (South side mountain wall). Namhan-sanseong is worth to visit as that is one of UNESCO World Heritage. It takes one hour by car from downtown.

[@jojomythe]

was thinking the same🙃

[@Christine-xs2of]

I love Namsan. Have so many good memories in it. Miss it so much

[@FlaneganB]

I think I'm gonna extend my stay for another 2 days just for this.... Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@LisaAndJosh]

This makes us so happy to hear! Please let us know how your trip goes :)

[@user-yw4th9bg9i]

아름다운 서울성곽을 보여 주셔서 기분이 좋네요. 두 분 참 보기 좋습니다. 부디 아름다운 여정을 계속 이어가세요!

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you :)

[@soominlee8113]

I just love how you guys are so full of curiosity, love/zest for Life, just like kids- full of fun, and the quest for Life, Thank you for making me feel like a kid again!

[@LisaAndJosh]

🥰 we love this sentiment so much!! thank you for coming along :)

[@rhondalyn100]

Wow! As much as I loved your Camino series, this one vid was just as fab! What a wonderful overview of the city! I loved the food market shots interspersed with the nature shots. Equally beguiling! Fantastic video, guys! Onward and upward! 🙂

[@LisaAndJosh]

aw, thanks for the nice message! the food market was such a fun find along our route :)

[@dianegriffith3006]

I really admire your quest in climbing all the steps. Amazing trip!

[@4241sun]

wow this was a great challenge. love to try it one day. it's amazing how well everything is maintained clean in the city.

[@nitroriley857]

Love this longer video. The gift you have given so many of us is incredible. I feel like I know South Korea, and so many other places, that I will never see. Just can’t say it enough, thank you!!!

[@LisaAndJosh]

thanks for the kind message and for watching :)

[@FlavorofMind]

Yes! What a great way to see Seoul and get perspective on how it is (and was) laid out. On our channel we'll be spotlighting Changuimun Gate and nearby Mt. Inwangsan in an upcoming video - we truly loved our time there!

[@LisaAndJosh]

amazing!! thank you for telling us :)

[@daydreamerpark9498]

Wow, you guys are amazing! I was born and raised in Seoul, but I never tried to walk like you did. I will try trail walking before winter comes. Thanks for the giving me motivation. Good trip!

[@LisaAndJosh]

awesome!! hope you have a wonderful time--it's such a beautiful journey!

[@sfdave65]

At this time of might for me, I tend to watch youtube on my tv. But your vlog popped up and I have to say. This was the most enjoyable hike I have ever taken....through you. This was so incredibly beautiful. You may not have but got through the last gate....but you did. I can see there is so much more to watch....so yeah...new subscriber :)

[@LisaAndJosh]

Hey David! Thanks so much for finding us and watching our video :) These kinds of journeys are definitely our favorite, thanks for coming along!

[@kisguzal]

U guys are in great shape.. That was a long walk. Up n Down the trail. Good job.

[@grey3987]

love the street food vlog , hope you can do a cafe vlog of many cafes in Seoul

[@cathytravels]

great adventure, thanks for sharing!! . definitely wanna try this when in Seoul

[@grey3987]

i love the natural humor you both have , you brightened up my day

[@LisaAndJosh]

🥰 thanks for watching!!

[@kwwtjvdb]

It was so cute Lisa tried to pronounce 동대문Dongdaemun Gate as its original name Heunginjimun. I love it!🤣🤣

[@LisaAndJosh]

😂 we try!!! haha

[@TravelEndleslie]

Love the adventure sweing the beauty of Seoul. So worth it...

[@BegaW]

I don't want this video to end. Thank you, Lisa and Josh so much for sharing this amazing trip and please, stay longer. 🙏🍀

[@LisaAndJosh]

🥰 thank you for watching! we didn't want the walk to end either :)

[@dangsu3173]

이번 여름은 비만 내리다가 끝났는데 언제 저렇게 날씨가 좋았나 모르겠네요. 더웠을텐데 끝까지 완주하시다니 대단합니다. 잘 봤어요.

[@walkingj.m9132]

It is really nice and sincere video of Korea travel!! You went all around of Seoul!! Thank you for sharing my new friend!! Greeting from Korea!!😍😍👍

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you so much!

[@d3n0tz_]

Great adventure video guys! Hey that "bad ending unlocked" experience is a great experience in itself! How many times you got kicked out by security trying to get through a giant gate? 😁👍

[@LisaAndJosh]

we couldn't agree more!! haha we laughed so hard at the end of it all, actually, and it was the literal reminder we needed to enjoy the whole experience, not just the destination! :)

[@Livingmln]

great hike!! I like achasan (아차산) not difficult and great views of city and hanriver. Check it out if want to do another hike.

[@LisaAndJosh]

great tip, thank you so much!!

[@zailinahmad9695]

Congratulations 🌹! That was an awesome quest and beautiful sceneries. Thank you so much for taking us with you. If I was young agsin definitely would do it too. Love you guys and your vlogg👍😘😘😘

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you for the kind message and for coming along :)

[@kawaiitropix4837]

My favorite video so far 😎 so inspirational thanks for sharing your quest🤩

[@user-po1fo6qj9w]

두 분 대단합니다. 덕분에 서울 구경 잘했습니다. 서울에 살 때는 복잡하고 정신없다고 생각했는데, 한양도성 따라서 보니까 좋네요. 다음에 이런 계획이 있으면 등산스틱을 가지고 다니면 좋을 것 같네요. 무릎에 많은 도움이 됩니다.(계단 내려올 때 걱정이 되서요.) 목표한 여행 성공하기를 바랍니다.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you very much :)

[@selinasites2893]

Wow! Looks like a great challenge! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking us along for the walk! 🥳

[@LisaAndJosh]

hii there! so nice to hear from you :) thanks for watching and for coming along!

[@sataguni6]

Beautiful video. Enjoyed very much. I hope you enjoyed Korea. Thank you Seoul much for visiting us.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you--we had such a wonderful time in Korea :) cannot wait to come back again

[@ck2Oz]

Thank you. I enjoyed the video you posted and yes it made me feel all emotional too. I think I am going to leave the kids to do it as it looked to arduous for me. Omg. So much walking and so many elevation. Yikes. You guys are so fit. Gwanjang market looks the same the food looks the same. I remember that shoe alley at Dongdaemun market there were so many shops. There were close to 100 shops. We know the toy alley super- well but you guys wouldn't have needed to go there. Can't wait to see it again in a couple of weeks. I miss that city but don't even have time to go to near any wall this trip. Thanks again for posting it.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you for taking the time to watch :) hope you're able to enjoy any part of the city wall trail--it's beautiful :) enjoy your trip!

[@cyjq2000]

wow you guys did.it I was born in Seoul and have lived for 50years But i dont how i could.get there you guys know about Seoul more.than me thank you for give me motivation i wanna challenge with my husband and risa is so ardorable

[@LisaAndJosh]

☺️ this was definitely one of our most favorite things we did in Seoul :) hope you get to go! thank you for watching!

[@jongkeunlee]

Amazing footage and journey. Give a big thumb up and applause for you guys determinations.

[@jeaganlee209]

Congratulations on completing the whole city wall. Very few Koreans dare to do that. The strict rule for closing the Namdaemoon Gate after the business hours is bc an idiot has burnt the original gate in 2008 out of petty fury. The Gate is the national treasure #1 of Korea.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you too!!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@LisaAndJosh 😁

[@danigirl103]

That was absolutely awesome. It was very moving to see you guys appreciate the whole journey and reflect on everything. Thank you for taking us with you!

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you for coming along! :)

[@kibon2000]

더운 여름인데 대단합니다. 힘든 여정을 훌륭하게 해냈네요. 멋져요~~~!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 여행 제대로 하시는 분들입니다. 앞으로의 여정도 기대하겠습니다.🫶🏻

[@LisaAndJosh]

❤️🥰🫰🏽

[@jeffreyagnes2232]

I watched this video twice in one sitting. First, out of curiosity. Then watched again after downloading the map! Cause I’m gonna do it. 😂

[@tyw1444]

ive seen alot of Squarespace adds and that was by far the best. I'm normally tempted to skip past but it was convincing and engaging!! only discovered your channel a few weeks ago and you are now by far my favourite!!

[@SD-gm8oi]

I miss hiking! Thanks for taking us on this beautiful hike! ❤️

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks for watching!

[@Walts-Travel]

🎙🎵🎼Travel Thursday, Travel Thursday, the best way to see Seoul, Korea 🇰🇷🪘 🎊🎉

[@LisaAndJosh]

:):):)

[@grey9024]

Nature is so Healing , it is the perfect Medicine for : Mind , Body , and Soul

[@LisaAndJosh]

we agree!!

[@deanwinchester6654]

This looks awesome, definitely will try it out. 2 days probably best, so you don't need to rush through. 19km is a good amount of distance

[@jooonys_ong]

what a tour, what a journey, you guys have made it that even Koreans also can not even try even tho they always have wanted to do. such an impressive one. hope you settle down in Korea and film mores😉

[@LisaAndJosh]

🥰 we had a wonderful time in Korea--can't wait to come back 😉

[@Muffy.from-Oz]

i loved every minute of this walk. You Guys rock, Cheers, Muffy from Oz(Australia)

[@AmbientWalking]

Wow! Amazing! I love this!

[@SweetDreams-wt7vo]

Seoul searching at its best! Compelling viewing. Thank you.

[@vincentrousseau2276]

Thanks for the recommendation! Just did it on Dec 3 and it did not disappoint! So many amazing viewpoints! 40,000 steps later, my legs are shaking and I'll go treat myself to a nice meal!

[@dolt09]

Thanks to you, I enjoyed the beautiful view of Seoul Thank you.👍👍

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you too!!

[@jkil1965]

Such a lovely couple. Love your narrations. So thoughtful and informative. You guys are great storytellers. Thank you.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thanks for the kind words :)

[@betamax1091]

Thank you for sharing this walk with us! It was incredible! I loved that you took your time and I also loved that you kept this video long as well. It felt as if I walked the trail with you. Just incredible. Again, thank you for your insights and posting such high quality content.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thanks so much for coming along the journey with us!! :)

[@nikitasaratov687]

I'm jealous of the super wide sidewalks. Here in Chicago the sidewalks are so narrow and it's worse since we don't have too many bike lanes so a lot of bikers bike on the narrow sidewalks

[@LisaAndJosh]

couldn't agree more!! and they're all so well maintained!

[@lourdesliriano4595]

Thank you so much for this amazing video, I just arrived to Seoul and I’m was looking for an activity to do and you guys have inspired me to do the city wall trail.

[@LisaAndJosh]

so glad to hear!! hope you have a great time!

[@lucidgravityasgshsn]

진짜 힘든 코스인데 이걸 하시네 ㄷㄷ

[@paintedbird6791]

The first gate (Namdaemun, Near Seoul Station), original South gate was designed, Engineered and built(supervised) by my 7th generation Grandfather, I am 28th generation. Our last name Choe(최). His name Choe, yoo kyung (최유경). Next time I am in Seoul, I should do the same walk around. from: SOCAL, USA

[@LisaAndJosh]

wow, that is so amazing! your family must have such interesting stories about the time it was built. Hope you will get to do the trail soon.

[@milkpowell1]

Very cool! Isn't Namdaemun National Treasure #1? Also from SOCAL (Irvine) :)

[@paintedbird6791]

@@milkpowell1 Me too North park area, Irvine😁😁

[@Catlady768]

Thank you so much for sharing new discoveries!

[@gyongyoojo7271]

It is amazing you guys got the exact courses all the way down there. I know it's not always easy to track the course especially when the "wall" disappeared.

[@LisaAndJosh]

the app was super helpful :) and the markings on the ground! but yes, when the city wall disappears, it's almost like we immediately don't know what to do

[@birdman5223]

First time I’ve heard of this wall, incredible😱

[@DAEGUcitizen06]

5:28 That place is the Blue House, the presidential palace of Korea. 32:31

[@francinemanley3221]

Definitely going to do this! Thanks for sharing.

[@wooshc]

You guys are so awesome!!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

"On that great disappointment..." 😂 The emotional chicken dinner at the end looked delicious! The Jim Carrey lockers cracked us up. Sorry you didn't get closure on your great quest!

[@LisaAndJosh]

we dream of that chicken 😂 (and it provides the right amount of closure) :)

[@shellykim3311]

This is so cool. I didn’t know about this city walk. Thanks so much!

[@aliciagordon4820]

This trek is awesome 👏🏻 😊

[@LisaAndJosh]

we loved it!! :)

[@chatnoir709]

great walk and great video~ thanks for sharing your fantastic experience.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@mafkrimnra8084]

I would love this tracking too

[@Julie-pv4lj]

wow.. once again. very impressive video. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you for watching :)

[@Potomacstud]

Superb upload , 40 mins , that's a real treat , Thank you

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you! we often wonder if people see the "40 minutes" and think "too long!," so we appreciate you saying that :)

[@Potomacstud]

@@LisaAndJosh for any Lisa and Josh episodes , 40 mins is a bonus , kinda like christmas comes early

[@detailspr]

i enjoy all your videos in corea!... Hugs From Puerto Rico.

[@LisaAndJosh]

😊 thank you! can't wait to visit Puerto Rico someday soon! :)

[@awildanieves8744]

LOVE IT thanks

[@user-xz4gf5de1e]

Yes. U. Guys did it definitely!

[@Rei-Gaegul]

looks pretty beautiful and convenient

[@allthingslais]

Recently discovered your channel ! Love your videos!

[@boksoon2022]

I respect your great tracking~!!!

[@paullee7647]

you guys are amazing.. you are having the life that I always want to have. I envy you, I appreciate you. I encourage you . I pray for your future joureay and I honestly say you guys are winners. thank you for hard work.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you so much!! hope you get to get out there and enjoy whatever journey is out there too :)

[@user-zo8eg8dr4s]

Amazing 👏

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@grey3987]

great vlog

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you!!

[@stefaniamessina5145]

Ohhhhmmmmggggg. Thank you sooo much for this video..

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you so much for watching!!! :)

[@charming0126]

I am Korean but leaving at NZ now. I am going to visit Korean in November and I will follow your step to travel Korea. Thanks guys for giving a great idea :)

[@LisaAndJosh]

amazing!! excited for your trip :) (We can't wait to visit NZ again soon!)

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Love these longer videos! BTW that school food place you guys went to is called a Bunshik restaurant and is basically Korea's first "fast food" where people can get a cheap meal quickly. The school food name probably refers to the fact that you find these often near schools and universities for students. The government actually promoted these after the war to push more non rice-based foods since rice became pretty scarce.

[@LisaAndJosh]

ooh this is such great info, thank you!! that's so interesting, had no idea.

[@realmccoy8817]

You did good job~!

[@LisaAndJosh]

hey, thank you!! :)

[@regandamien]

Seoul wants you to come back and finish it!

[@LisaAndJosh]

we feel the same!!

[@BolinasFrank]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I've been here for awhile now and didn't know that there was a designated loop trail. Epic. And you two are hilarious. :)

[@LisaAndJosh]

thanks so much for watching! :)

[@whojang2000]

You folks are just Adorable, kudos to you. ^^

[@milkpowell1]

Wonderful video! And now I have to go to Seoul again and try to do the same. :) Thanks for sharing.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you for watching :)

[@Mr_Busted]

Holy Molly

[@LisaAndJosh]

🤯😂

[@user-qn3ew9kz7m]

와~ 무척 힘든 코스를 여행하셨군요. 추천 드릴게요. Have a nice tirip!

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you!! :)

[@kimleestokes8859]

Ha guys just watch ur seoul trail 👣, am leaving scotland 5th march to south korea for 2 weeks week in seoul and then 3 day busan then jeju island few days before returning to seoul for my last couple of day. Thanks for such great trail looks tuff but amazing at same time . I going to korea solo. But watching ur blogs on seoul and busan amazing so thanks for posting. Gave me a insight to what i wont to do once i get there. TRAIL IT IS am bit older than you 2 but hopefully i will make round so thanks. 💜💜