A Guide to Korea's Cross Country Bike Path (Incheon to Busan) 🇰🇷 Every Bike Path in Korea Part 4

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🚴‍♂️⚠️ ITINERARY FOR THE FOUR RIVERS CROSS COUNTRY BIKE PATH ⚠️🚴‍♂️
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Hello everyone! Here is part 4 of our series on all the bike paths in Korea where we cover the infamous Four Rivers Cross Country Bike Path, the 633 km bike path that goes across the entire country of South Korea from Incheon (인천) to Busan (부산). In this video we give an overview of the bike path, show you how to get there, give an itinerary for cyclists looking to bike there, and give some essential tips that should help you plan your trip and help you cycle along the way.
📍Locations in Video:
753 km All Stamps Kakao Map Link: kko.to/HGQbDyIjBy
594 km Incheon to Busan Direct Kakao Map Link: kko.to/vIioiQiltC
🟢 Official Start - Ara West Sea Lock Gate (아라서해갑문): kko.to/NllCJ5Qgz6
🚇 Airport Railroad Line Station Closest to Start (Weekends/Holidays Only): Cheongna Intl. City Station (청라국제도시역) kko.to/dHGpfgx7jh
🔴 Official Finish - Nakdonggang Estuary Bank (낙동강하굿둑): kko.to/zxvhTTkgDY
🚍 Bus Closest to Finish: Busan Seobu Intercity Bus Terminal (부산서부버스터미널)
kko.to/70HGKEdsQE
🚇 Subway Closest to Finish: Hadan Station (하단역) place.map.kakao.com/21160471
안동 하회마을 Andong Hahoe Folk Village
kko.to/C92og1axhO
🌐 Links in Video:
Kakao Maps to GPX File Chrome Extension:
10wontips.blogspot.com/2022/1...
Airport Train Bicycle Reservation (Weekends/Holidays Only):
www.arex.or.kr/bike/bookList....
“Bike” in Korean (below) which you can paste into Naver Maps to find bike stores nearby:
자전거
Chapters:
00:00 Intro to the Four Rivers Cross Country Bike Path + Tips
01:37 Overview of the Bike Path
16:05 How to Get There from Incheon Airport, Seoul, and Busan
19:03 Expert Itinerary (5-7 Days)
20:56 Sightseer Itinerary (9-11 Days)
23:55 Outro
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[@someusername789]

Great video, I live in Busan and have done this trip a couple of times. Always fun. One small thing to note though at 18:30 You can only take a fully assembled bike on the subway in Busan on weekends and holidays. Trust me, I found that out the hard way! You can sometimes sneak it on during the quieter times during the week if you're lucky, but during busy times you'll be kicked off!

[@lostthenfound]

Hey @someusername789 thanks so much for letting me know! I must have stumbled upon some incorrect info when I made this. I'll pin this for others to see, and happy cycling! 🚴‍♂️

[@Adam95.]

Last year I drove 540 km from Seoul to Busan. in three days

[@ohwell2790]

These are without doubt the most informative and interesting cycling videos on the net. Thank you for posting.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the kind words @ohwell2790! Really appreciate it!

[@BenSlavin]

This video dropped on the night before we start our cross country journey. Many thanks for your wonderful content!!!

[@lostthenfound]

Woah that's great @BenSlavin thanks for sharing, hope you have a great ride across the country!

[@BasicStealthcamping]

I cant thank or recommend you enough, without a doubt this is the most detailed, informative and helpful guide for this route available from any source! I still have a few months to go until I can do it but I think about it daily and you have been my favourite source of inspiration and excitement for what is to come!

[@lostthenfound]

Thank you so much @BasicStealthcamping! Really glad to hear that! Also you must be really excited to get out there on the bike path. Hope the wait goes by quick, and you have an awesome adventure through Korea's countryside!

[@SuperEg]

Thank you for the great contents. Love to watch your videos together with my wife. My wife and I finally got our bike passports and got some stamps already during the last visit last month (we occasionally visiting from Japan with our folding bikes). We are looking forward to visiting again and again and getting all the stamps some day. Happy riding :)

[@lostthenfound]

@SuperEg thanks so much for watching our videos! That's awesome that you guys come from Japan to ride the trails here. I'd love to cycle Japan someday as well, as there are so many beautiful places there that I haven't seen. Happy cycling!

[@hjkim508]

Thanks! We love your videos. We would love to go on some of the bike rides. My husband contacted you about sponsoring your trip but did not get a response.

[@lostthenfound]

Wow @hjkim508 thank you so much for your generosity and support! That's really huge for us, and we really appreciate it! You guys should definitely try out the bike paths here, as they are amazing! Also sorry about the lack of response. Our email has been backed up for a while now, and I need to get on top of it when I have some time. Hope you both have an amazing day, and thank you so much!

[@hjkim508]

@@lostthenfound you're welcome. We hope to meet you sometime when we are in Seoul.

[@PaulWilliamson1]

For transport from Incheon to Mapo we used the KAL Limo Bus 6702 (there is another operator in the reverse direction as well) - They were happy to take the Tandem bike box we had. We also discovered that this is not universal on our second trip, so you need to check the bus company's policies. BTW the best video I have seen regarding this path - well done! Nice balance of commentary and video!

[@lostthenfound]

@PaulWilliamson1 thanks so much for watching! Also that's a good tip about the bus too! I think it would be okay to take the general airport buses with your bike in the box as well.

[@eduardolight4438]

This is a super informative video. We are starting our trip in 6 days, very excited, and every bit if info is great to have. When it comes in a great package like this, then cherry on the top. Thank you so much for doing this for biking community.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @eduardolight4438 really glad that the videos were helpful! All the best with your cross country trip across Korea! You timed it perfectly, and I'm very envious as you are about to go on a very fun adventure. Stay safe and happy cycling!

[@zengularity5571]

Camped in the bush next to a beach in Incheaon and biked back to seoul, great weekend adventure

[@lostthenfound]

Sounds like a great weekend @zengularity5571!

[@Seoulhawk01]

Korea is a great place for cycling, people just don't know. The bike paths are great, but I enjoy riding in the northeast area on the roads. You will spend a lot of energy going up and down the mountains, but that is part of the fun.

[@lostthenfound]

It's an amazing place for cycling eh @Seoulhawk01! Also agree with you that it can be very fun to explore off the bike paths as well!

[@MariusMustermann-rk2lb]

Thanks so much :) Your channel and especially all the details you put into the videos is outstanding. We are very happy that we found your channel before heading soon to Korea.

[@lostthenfound]

Hi @MariusMustermann-rk2lb thanks so much for the nice message! Hope you guys have a wonderful trip to Korea!

[@Mudskipper9876]

Thank you both so much for sharing your knowledge. All of your videos have been well shot and informative. This bike path series is very inspirational.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the nice comment @Mudskipper9876! Hope you can get out there on the bike paths someday!

[@kapfazo]

This is even very informative to Korean novice riders(aka 자린이) great thanks~~

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad to hear that @kapfazo! Happy and safe cycling!

[@ragingagainsttime6812]

Thank you for the comprehensive video

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the nice comment @rageagainsttime6812!

[@bikechingu]

Great video and very detailed information! I think the Cross Country Bike Path is the most diverse of all the bike path in South Korea. Ride safe guys and hope to see you at the bike path. 잘했어요!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Thoan (love the new name)! It's definitely a really fun path to cycle! Hope to see you out there as well and happy cycling!

[@bikechingu]

@@lostthenfound Thanks Matt and Yujin!

[@chuckleomg]

Thank you! I'm currently planning to this trip in a month and this is the most comprehensive resource I've found on the route so far

[@lostthenfound]

Thank you @chuckleomg really glad that the information was helpful! May will be a beautiful time to cycle it. Hope you have an amazing trip and enjoy the Korean countryside!

[@TheDrdressup]

Awesome video. Korea's bike paths are so great. Lived in Seoul for 8 years now and I still think one of my favourite things to do in the world is ride next to Han River. Such beautiful scenery and it goes on forever

[@lostthenfound]

Thank you so much @TheDrdressup! Agree with you that Korea's bike paths are amazing, and should be more well known around the world! Hope to see you out there on the bike path someday in Seoul! Stay safe and happy cycling!

[@howardlee7189]

Thanks for the most informative video. I hope you are having a great Easter. Regards

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Howard! Happy Easter to you as well!

[@erikl.1860]

Perfect information for my cycle trip to Korea! Thanks!

[@lostthenfound]

Glad to hear that @erikl.1860! Thank you!

[@pepperroni9412]

Thank you for making these informative videos

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @pepperroni9412 hope it was helpful!

[@patrick.arnoux]

Merci encore pour cette vidéo ! C'est toujours très utile ! La Corée du Sud sera ma. Prochaine destination.

[@lostthenfound]

Merci beaucoup @patrick.arnoux ! Bon voyage en Corée !

[@gumdo]

Thanks so much for the effort. It is really appreciated. I will be using your videos for a future trip.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @gumdo!

[@tlbl59]

Great advices Writing this from Hahoe village, didn’t know Andong dam stamp isn’t mandatory for the medal ahah detour 100% worth it though, countryside in this part is beautiful

[@lostthenfound]

Wow nice @tlbl59 that's awesome! Also I completely agree with you. That section of the ride is really fun, and it's cool to see Andong itself too. Have a safe trip and enjoy!

[@chuckwalla2967]

You sound like those reporters on Arirang TV.

[@BenSlavin]

12:54 fun fact: the path above the temple has now been fully paved/concreted. It’s still a good slog though, but well worth it!

[@lostthenfound]

Oh thanks for the update @BenSlavin! It's definitely a steep section eh! I agree that it's worth it though!

[@1789Bastille]

amazing trip.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for watching @1789Bastille!

[@joelzamora5868]

I'm not a biker, but I'm up for the challenge! 🚴‍♀️🏞️ #adventure #newbiebiker

[@lostthenfound]

That's awesome @joelzamora5868 go for it! If you are in Seoul I'd recommend doing the Bukhangang Bike Path up to Chuncheon first. It's a really good first bike trip, and you can use the subways throughout the ride making it easier to stop if you end up not enjoying it as much. Enjoy and ride safe!

[@vykintasstakenas]

Thanks for videos! Very informative. Can You please share info, how is possible to arrive or finish the tour in Andong - to make half of this trip?

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @vykintasstakenas! If you want to end in Andong, you can take a bus back to Seoul from the Andong Bus Terminal located on the Western side of the city here: kko.to/Z2CypZE0Wz

[@jyy9624]

If you stop by Andong try the traditional sonu

[@lostthenfound]

Andong soju is definitely worth a try @jyy9624!

[@kerrywms]

Thank you so much for this most informative video and we are planning for this Seoul to Busan trip this Sept 2024. I wonder if you could help me with the link to the bus and train schedules back to Seoul. Much appreciated

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks a lot @kerrywms! You can check out the bus schedules on www.kobus.co.kr/main.do and train schedules on www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1

[@manoloperez8872]

Thanks for this very detailed video and really learned a lot from it. I'm planning to do a similar solo ride this September for 8-9 days. Just have a question. Are there enough inns/motels/biketels along the route as I don't plan to camp out?

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @manoloperez8872 really happy to hear that! There are motels along the entire route in basically every city you pass by, and they are all really familiar with cyclists so you are good to go!

[@ola_strandberg]

Thank you for the great videos! I visit Seoul often and usually rent a bike for a day, but have been dreaming about bringing my own to ride this trail. Sorry if I missed it, but what do you suggest for getting back to Seoul from Busan with the bike?

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks for watching @ola_strandberg! To get back from Busan, you should take the bus at Busan Sasang Seobu Bus Terminal (naver.me/GjZMHGIo). Hope you can ride the trail someday as it's really fun!

[@winnyher2546]

한국에 와서 멋진 풍경들을 감상해봐라 이 귀여운것들아 ㅋㅋ

[@lostthenfound]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 한국에서 멋진 풍경이 많죠! 여기서 자전거 타는 취미를 시작한 자체가 진짜 고마워요!

[@mrpostman23]

Hi great video as always!! Plan to do this route on November. Do you know of any delivery service that is able to send my bike case from incheon to busan as i will be flying back to my country via busan airport

[@lostthenfound]

@mrpostman23 thanks so much! One option is for you to book a hotel in advance in Busan, and then email them or phone them to ask if you can send your bike case to them, which you can do by visiting the regular post offices here (search for 우체국 on Naver Maps) and sending it there.

[@mrpostman23]

@@lostthenfound thanks 🙏

[@vivianpoon6086]

May I ask when did you do the ride? i am planing to do the cross country on late June I wonder if there will be too much mosquitos and bugs that we need mosquito haed net? Thanks

[@lostthenfound]

Hi there @vivianpoon6086, we have done it in late July once, and early April twice. Late June will definitely be hot, but you won't need a mosquito head net. The mosquitos only really come out at night time when you're camping. There are definitely a lot of bugs in Korea though just so you know.

[@vivianpoon6086]

@@lostthenfound thanks a lot!

[@Maghonyheight]

Hi, does anyone know where I can rent a road bike with accessories (lights, pannier bag and rack). My friend and I want to do this trail from Seoul to Busan. :) Do let me know if you know of good and inexpensive rental places.

[@lostthenfound]

Hi there! I answered this question in another video here (timestamped): kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4fUm2ZmqaqVq68 Here are the locations and websites too: Bike Nara - Main bike rental shop many people use 📍Location: naver.me/FrAk7CLf 🌐 Website: www.bikenara.co.kr/ Seoul Bike Rental - Alternative in Itaewon that was good 📍Location: naver.me/xNd8IYCa 🌐 Website: koreaseoulbikerental.com