Korean Cemetery and Folklore Trek

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Few travellers get the chance to explore Korea’s folklore of funerals and tombs, but those who do often speak of its impressive beauty. For this exclusive hiking tour, we will journey through a vast mountain cemetery, unearthing sites and culture seldom seen by tourists. This is a seasonal tour that only runs September through November, so don’t miss out – join us today!

The tour includes the following:

- Respectfully explore an old yet active mountain cemetery

- Hear legends and little-known folklore about Korean burial customs

- Learn local traditions of souls and the afterlife

- Engaging tour led by professional guide

- Personalized small group hiking tour and commentary

Note that the tour includes moderate hiking, so wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

✅ Single traveler-friendly

✅ Female traveler-friendly

✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Goyang

Take a break from bustling Seoul and see how the real Korea lives

Admission Not Applicable

Your guide will give a respectful tour of the cemetery, sharing Korean folklore and traditions surrounding the dead.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Public bus to and from the meeting point

All Fees and Taxes

Private transportation

Options

Korean Cemetery and Folklore Trek

Reviews

5.00

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic experience
crystalgN5879UP,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you have an interest in learning about Korean culture I strongly encourage you to spend an afternoon on this tour. Not only will you have an opportunity to see some incredible country, but your tour will give you a unique perspective and insights into Korean folklore.
If you want to experience a different side of Korea, this is for you.
kvitravn,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my second tour with Shawn, and as before, it was a fantastic experience. Shawn‘s knowledge and his storytelling helps immensly to understand contexts and background to the modern Korean Society. Looking at how people treat their dead explains a lot about a society, and you can tell from changing burial habits how society is changing. I learned a lot on this tour, while having a wonderful little hike on this impressively big graveyard. We also had the chance to visit parts that aren’t accessible in other seasons, I recommend taking the tour in Winter. And as a bonus, we left in the dark, which gave the whole experience a little spooky touch ( we even heard someone singing a mourning song on the dark graveyard!) . Leaving Seoul behind is always a good change of pace - there you will be able to actually hear nature again. To people interested in looking at different aspects of the Korean Culture I can only say: Do it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best Korean culture experience
959mark tag,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I can't recommend this enough! I am a Korean studies researcher interested in ghost lore and folklore, and Shawn, the tour guide, has the best understanding and passion for these topics. Therefore, if you are intersted to actually learn something about Korean culture, you won't find a better, more knowledgeable tour guide. I've learned a lot on this tour myself. So if you want to learn something about Korean culture, even if it seems a little creepy, this is the tour to choose. The tour is very respectful towards the cemetery and is a nice little hike. On top of that, you'll get the opportunity to venture out of Seoul and into Gyeonggi province, allowing you to see a different side of Korea without venturing far. 1000% recommend!
A completely unique experience
Maps15421284316,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Last year I saw that this tour was offered, but it had already closed for the year. After waiting for a year, I finally booked in October and was really looking forward to the tour, but it was rained out. Re-booked for November and finally the stars aligned!. We had a pleasant pre-tour exchange to make sure everything was ready, before we joined Shawn for his tour of Korean graves. He was very knowledgable and provided non-stop information on Korean history and culture during the tour, drawing on his 25 years expeiece living in Korea and 13 years in the area. We especially liked the Choseon princess' grave! I don't think you could find such an experience anywhere else. I strongly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to experience a very different window into Korean culture and society.
Everything I had hoped for and more.
T4820TYtraceyt,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was everything I had hoped it would be and more. Shawn is a wonderful guide who combines his extensive research into Korean folk tales with his own personal experience to give a wonderfully immersive experience. I learnt so much about Korean culture. When I come back I will be signing up for his Ghost walk
A Korean cultural experience
Tracey T,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Shawn was a fantastic guide. He combined his extensive knowledge and research with his own personal experience to make a deeply intimate tour. This tour provided everything I had hoped for and more.
Different side of a mountain
M1600DEsylvias,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I've already met Shawn on one of his other tours (The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Tour) and I am impressed by his knowledge and talent of storytelling. This graveyard tour was combined with a little hike and we saw not only graves but also a lot Korean burying tradition throughout the centuries. And on top of the mountain you get an astonishing view with the sun setting. I loved everything about it and can highly recommend this tour as well!
Interesting and relaxed atmosphere. Leaned a lot!
Relax562580,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Me and my husband booked a private cemetery tour with guide Shawn. Because of the hot weather Shawn customized the tour to visit a different cemetery. It was a great and interesting experience for us. We learned a lot about Korean traditions. I had some fear it might be awkward with just the 3 of us but Shawn put us both at ease and it felt like being among friends. This is my 4th tour with Zenkimchi, the others were the dark side of Seoul tours, and when we return to Korea we'll definitely book again. Thanks again Shawn for an awesome day!
Unique experience
138mariannal,,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour a good number of wow moments. Very well curated and very knowledgeable guide! Loved it and highly recommend it!
Folklore icon!
Dreamer66038144279,,May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is my second tour with Shawn and he truly is an absolutely amazing tour guide. Not only is he knowledgeable about history and folklore, he makes it very interesting to learn and makes the tours fun and enjoyable. He really tries to get to know the tour joiners which makes the experience feel more personal. I'd highly recommend taking one of his tours!