{"id":4896,"date":"2019-11-04T07:12:59","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T12:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/?p=4896"},"modified":"2020-01-03T07:42:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T12:42:16","slug":"a-practical-guide-to-bicycle-touring-in-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.worldbiking.info\/wordpress\/2019\/11\/a-practical-guide-to-bicycle-touring-in-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"A Practical Guide to Bicycle Touring in Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asia’s best-kept bicycle touring secret<\/h2>\n

As a bicycle touring destination, Korea is still largely off the radar of many Western tourists.\u00a0 This is changing as cyclists discover the comprehensive network of riverside cycle trails and endless options for backroad biking.\u00a0 Now\u2019s the time to visit, before crowds of two-wheeled travelers find out about Asia\u2019s best-kept secret. In spite of heavy urbanization, it\u2019s surprisingly easy to find tranquil spots in Korea.<\/p>\n

Mountains cover 70% of the country’s land mass, making it one of the most mountainous regions in the world.\u00a0 The population is concentrated in major urban centers such as Seoul and Busan, leaving much of the countryside delightfully empty.<\/p>\n

Korea is sure to please every type of cyclist.\u00a0 Those who want to take it easy can stick to the 1,745 kilometers of long-distance cycle paths.\u00a0 Korea\u2019s far north offers endless opportunities for cyclists who love the challenge of switchbacks and steep climbs. If semi-tropical islands are more your style, hop on a ferry to Jeju and circumnavigate the island following the serene coastal cycle paths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>