Hwangmaesan Azalea Hike & Herbal Healing Day

This is not just a hike.

This is a day to step away, walk slowly, and meet new people along the way. In May, Hwangmaesan Mountain turns into a quiet landscape of pink azaleas. We’ll walk together through that space, and later visit Donguibogam Village to experience a part of Korea’s traditional herbal culture.

🌿 What to expect

• A gentle but meaningful hike through spring scenery

• Time to slow down and take in the view

• A traditional moxibustion (뜸) experience

• Conversations that begin naturally

📅 Event Details

• Date: May 16, 2026 (Sat)

• Meeting Point: Seomyeon Station Exit 12 (서면역 12번 출구)

• Duration: Full-day trip

• Group Size: Up to 20 people

🕒 Schedule

• 07:30 – 10:00

Busan → Hwangmaesan

• 10:00 – 12:00

Hike through azalea fields

• 12:00 – 12:40

Move to Donguibogam Village

• 12:40 – 13:30

Lunch (at your own expense)

• 13:30 – 15:30

Herbal experience & rest

• 15:30 – ~19:00

Return to Busan (traffic-dependent)

💰 Participation Fee

15,000 KRW

✔ Includes

• Round-trip transportation

• Herbal moxibustion experience

❌ Not included

• Meals (participants pay individually)

⛰ Difficulty

• Moderate

• A steady walk for a couple of hours

⚠️ Notes

• Comfortable shoes recommended

• Arrival time may vary (~19:00 expected)

• Weather-dependent

• Personal insurance recommended

👥 Who this is for

• Those who enjoy nature at a calm pace

• Those who prefer meaningful time over busy schedules

• Anyone open to new people and simple conversations

💬 A small thought

Sometimes,

you don’t need something big.

Just a day outside the city, a walk through flowers, and a few good people.

🔒 Final Note

We keep the group small, so the experience stays personal.

We don’t just go places.

We share time.

— HiBA