Korea's Beautiful Countryside Next to North Korea 🇰🇷 DMZ Bike Path Day 3

#korea #cycling #dmz
Hello everyone! In this video I continue the Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path (평화누리자전거길) which follows the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) between South and North Korea. On this ride I start at Yeonmi-jeong Pavilion (연미정) on Ganghwa-do (강화도) which has views into North Korea, heading back East onto Korea’s mainland where I needed to find a place to camp for the night. I found a beautiful place to camp right next to a water reservoir, and it gave me the rest I needed to continue the second half of course 1, and then course 2 of the Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path. Thanks for watching and enjoy!
🚴‍♂️ Course 1 + 2 Route Starting from Cheongna Intl. City Station and back to Seoul (110 km starting on a weekend so you can take the subway)
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🏠 Area with Motels on Ganghwa-do
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📍Locations in Video:
Yeonmi-jeong Pavillion (연미정) - pavilion with views into North Korea
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Korean War Veteran’s Memorial Park (6.25 참전용사 기념공원) - park on Ganghwa-do with pictures of the Korean War
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War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관) - amazing war memorial in Seoul for the Korean War
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Jinhaeru Pavilion (진해루) - fortress wall to keep out the Mongolian invasion in the 1200s
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Jogang Water Reservoir (조강저수지) - water reservoir that I camped at
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Gaeunsa Temple (개운사) - little temple on Ganghwa-do in the mountains
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Hanjaedang (한재당) - shrine for a scholar from the Joseon Dynasty
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Start of Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path Course 2 (End of Course 1)
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🌐 Links in Video:
Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path Website (평화누리자전거길)
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📱 All That Stamp (올댓스탬프) - App to use to get the stamps on the Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path
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Chapters:
00:00 Looking into North Korea and the Korean War Veteran’s Park
02:55 Leaving Ganghwa-do and Finding Place to Camp
05:41 Camping at a Water Reservoir in the Mountains
08:03 Cycling Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path Course 1
12:47 Cycling Pyeonghwa Nuri Bike Path Course 2
13:21 Outro
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[@howardlee7189]

Thanks for the video. It was fantastic to see you camping again. Happy wedding anniversary too. Regards

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the anniversary wishes and for the kind words as always! Was definitely fun to get out there camping again. Hope you have an amazing week, and take care eh!

[@bobby_thompson]

Love these videos mate. Lived in Korea before myself for 4 years and this is the most authentic Korea based YT channel I’ve come across. I know the travel KZbinrs have gotta tick of Hongdae and Myeongdong when they visit but as you say, these quiter countryside areas represent the real beauty of SK imo

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @bobby_thompson, really appreciate the kind words! I remember my first trips to the countryside with some travel groups here (Seoul Hiking Group and Adventure Korea) and being blown away by how beautiful Korea is for its size. Agree with you that it's one of the best parts of Korea! I think as Korea gets more popular as it is right now, more people will start to explore more of the country!

[@northice]

What a great mellow route wandering through the countryside. Perfect campsite too.

[@lostthenfound]

It was really peaceful riding through that section for sure, and I got incredibly lucky with that campsite! It wasn't planned at all.

[@Mudskipper9876]

The Buddhist temples are the main reason I want to travel to Korea. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country. And happy anniversary to you two!

[@lostthenfound]

There are so many amazing Buddhist Temples here @Mudskipper9876 that are barely documented on video. Hope you can make it here to check them out! We will be traveling around Korea documenting them a lot in the future, but if you are coming soon then definitely check out Weoljeongsa Temple (월정사) naver.me/GqBsNwaL It's incredibly beautiful in the middle of the forest! Also thanks a lot for the support and the anniversary wishes!

[@donnahollman4259]

So beautiful and peaceful🔆🦋 Loved the Buddhist temple - giving everyone a place of calm and compassion. Happy Anniversary to two such sweet souls.💕🌷

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Mom! ❤ Let's go see more Buddhist temples next time you are here!

[@ICDeadPeeps]

Man those video segments showing village country side reminded me of my youth visiting family...that feeling of nostalgia is hitting me hard lol. Happy anniversary to you both!!!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the anniversary wishes @ICDeadPeeps! Glad we could bring back some memories!

[@MikeFromKorea]

Great video! Looking forward to the next part. As you went through that farmland, I suddenly remembered all the tank traps and choke points that used to be all over the countryside up there. Not right up next to the border, but south of it a bit. I hadn't thought of those in years, and now I'm wondering if they're still around. I need to check it out!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Mike! Wow that must have been really interesting to check out. I saw some tanks on standby in bunkers in the mountains north of Paju which was really interesting to see, especially as someone who hasn't been around real tanks before. I was trying to be as careful as possible with my camera (I probably filmed a few things I wasn't supposed to), but it was really interesting to explore!

[@ALEX-cs6vo]

This was a great video, I think one of my favourites thus far. To me, the area you rode is what I think of when I visualize Korea -- the winding roads/paths through farming communities, the earthy aromas, those two-wheeled motorized farm wagon things! love it! That is definitely a route I want to do. Can't wait for the rest of your ride. Hope you had a nice anniversary. Peace ✌ ps. nice dinner. Now you're at my level.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Alex! The countryside is one of the best parts of Korea, and it's so interesting to see all of the characters working hard in the hot weather with a huge smile on their face when you greet them. You should check out courses 1-4 and finish in Imjingak if you want to try it someday! Also thanks for the anniversary wishes! Haha you sound like a man of class! 🧐😁

[@TheDrdressup]

Great video, appreciate the work you put in

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @TheDrdressup really appreciate it!

[@benkim211]

Another great biking in Korea video! Thanks for your hard work on putting these together. Congrats to you guys on your wedding anniversary!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the anniversary wishes and nice words Ben! Hope you're having a great Spring which some bike riding here and there too! 😁

[@peterjabattack1]

I see you guys are approaching 10k subs kinda fast. Knock on wood. Wishing you guys continued success.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @peterjabattack1! Our channel is doing a lot better than it used to do which is very lucky. There will still be lots of ups and downs ahead and we have a ton of room to learn and grow, but we really appreciate your support!

[@jonathanacolon2012]

Hey you gave me a few tips a few months ago on South Korea, in the chat. Just an update, I went to visit for around 10 days in January. Your videos, on learning some key customs really came in handy. The stay was amazing, but I think I did too much in those 10 days, I became really acquainted the subway which is surprisingly far more efficient, and easy to navigate than New York subways. During my trip, I went to Lotte world, lotte tower, a really awesome indoor beach bar called urban beach, I saw Dracula the play, went to Nami Island, Got to take the monorail up there. Visited the financial district, went to culture village, the meerkat cafe. the starfield library, and took a train to Busan. Had sooo much rice wine. My favorite part of the trip was the Lantern Festival, on top of walking the wall, + a ghost tour. Next time I want to camp, and definitely spend more time in Busan. I also got to win a few claw games which was pretty cool.

[@lostthenfound]

Hey @jonathanacolon2012 I'm really glad to hear that you had a great trip to Korea! Sounds like you did some really fun things, and rice wine (Makgeolli) is pretty awesome eh? Next time definitely give camping a try in the countryside! You can take a bus to the spot in this video if you don't have a bike, and there are plenty of other spots as well. I'd check out the Camping in Korea Facebook group if you are interested: facebook.com/groups/780570858730203 Take care and thanks again!

[@someusername789]

Never even knew this path existed, and I’ve ridden most of the paths in Korea, definitely going to check it out!

[@lostthenfound]

It's worth a look for sure! I've finished it all now, and I'd recommend riding until Imjingak at the least. The section after Imjingak. up to Baekmagoji can be skipped if needed, but the finish is about 25 km away by subway so you can take it back if needed.

[@BasicStealthcamping]

very nice! this looks like a really good 2 day option if thats all the time someone has!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks a lot @BasicStealthcamping! I think it's a great option for sure! I've since finished the path, and I think the beginning section was my favourite part!

[@bikechingu]

Great route and great ride Matt! Will definitely try that route soon. Sorry that you couldn't go to the observatory, but you've seen lot of interesting places along the Pyeonghwa Nuri Bicycle Path. Ride safe!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks a lot Thoan! It's definitely an interesting route to check out, and there are a lot of subway stations along the way too if you want to break it up into sections. Ride safe out there eh!

[@MrChaotio]

I will only drink sugarless soju from now on 😂 Great video as usual. Congrats on your wedding anniversary!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @MrChaotio! Haha sugarless soju is the way to go! 🤣

[@jotteria79]

grats on the anniversary! great content as always!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @jotteria79! Much appreciated!

[@lucasf03]

incredible place. One day I'll go to South Korea to see the country

[@lostthenfound]

It's beautiful here @lucasf03 hope you can make it here someday!

[@blackbelt2000]

Why does that middle bathroom stall only have a "half door" @4:55? I'm guessing its a urinal. Happy Anniversary as well!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the anniversary wishes @blackbelt2000! You're right that it's a urinal and that's why it has the half door. I've only seen those bathrooms in the countryside before.

[@johndebes1060]

I will put that one on the to do list. Thank you.

[@lostthenfound]

It's worth doing courses 1-4 for sure @johndebes1060!

[@johndebes1060]

@@lostthenfound I guess you can get maps of all the bike routes from the shop that has the stamp collection information?

[@lostthenfound]

@@johndebes1060 this bike path has almost no information on it for some reason, but you can find the maps for the bike routes on Naver Maps and Kakao Maps. The physical stamps weren't in the booths either. There is just an app that barely works to collect the stamps along the way haha. I'm sure once the path is complete along the entire DMZ they will update it.

[@misscaroline542]

Happy anniversary! 🎉💕🍀

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the anniversary wishes @misscaroline542!

[@se4949]

Hey dude! I just want to say thank you so much for your video on biking from Seoul to Busan. I have looked around and while there are resources available for foreigners, none have been so easy and informative. I’m currently doing the cross country trek, though just started. Would love to get in contact from you at for some advice! - A fellow ex Canadian ✌️

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks a lot @se4949! Glad that the information was helpful! You can contact me at [e-mail], and hope you have an amazing ride through Korea's countryside! The weather is perfect for it these days!

[@eliasorbon450]

This video is excellent but it brings one question. where is Yujin?!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Elias! Haha Yujin is preparing for our next adventure together, but she's smart to sit out these rides while I'm still getting things back into gear!

[@p0skar1]

What is your experience camping in the pagodas over all? Have you faced any complaining when camping in one? On my trip we didn't dare to setup up our tent inside one, so set it up on the outside since we didn't know the etiquette regarding them. Would be glad to hear your experince :).

[@lostthenfound]

Great question @p0skar1! I too avoided camping in pagodas for quite a while here, but I ended up seeing other people do it without problems, so I copied them and I've had no problems either. I just make sure that I setup late when nobody is using the area (except this one I was in the middle of nowhere so I thought it'd be okay), and clean up early in the morning so others can use it who are passing by.

[@youtubeuser5768]

Hi! Do you by any chance have full bike path in naver maps?

[@lostthenfound]

Hi there @youtubeuser5768! This isn't perfect, but I'd say it's about 99% accurate. Just follow the signs with the little white bird on them and the blue line on the bike path to make sure naver.me/xdf7FpfQ

[@youtubeuser5768]

@@lostthenfoundTank you much!

[@stevensumbi]

do i need permit if i will camping that area

[@lostthenfound]

@stevensumbi you don't need a permit. It's not an official campsite though just so you know, so you might not have the same luck as me if you camp there.