Introduction

Chapter 1
Symbol of Seoul, the Hangang River
Background and Geography
History of the Hangang River
Ecology Parks
Beyond the “Miracle of the Han”

Chapter 2
Three Major Mountains
Mt. Bukhansan: Seoul’s Stronghold
Mt. Jirisan: A Warm Embrace
Mt. Seoraksan: Korea's Spiritual Touchstone

Chapter 3
Surrounded on Three Sides by Sea
A History on the Ocean
West Sea: The Rich Tidal Flats of the Yellow Sea
East Sea: Deep Waters, New Hope
South Sea: Many Islands, Many Flavors
Food and Lifestyle

Chapter 4
Rich Wetlands
Korea's Wetlands: Five Wetlands, Five Colors
Upo Wetlands: A Masterpiece of Nature
The Future of the Wetlands
From Reclamation to Conservation

Chapter 5
Treasure of Nature, Jeju
Olle Trails
The Volcanic Island
Lifestyles and People

Appendix
Information

Delving Deeper
·Cafes on the Hangang River
·Temple Stays
·The Dragon King
·Migratory Birds
·Samseonghyeol
·Korea's Trails 9