Jeongseon Auraji Rail Bike

This was a scenic part of the family’s South Korea trip. And it was truly beautiful!

The scenery doesn’t come easy though.. You got to work for it!

A short introduction about this place. This abandoned train track was converted into a place for rail biking, which simply means biking along a railway. There are 2-person or 4-person bikes for one to choose from. And the average speed for the bike is about 10-30km per hour. This is regardless of how hard one pedals. My brother and I tried this. After sometime, there will be no resistance on the pedals and the bike just basically rolls on its own.

Trains that have now been transformed to be part of the attraction. Where the fun begins!

We got the 4-persons bike. However, this did not mean that all 4 pple pedal the bike. Only the 2 people sitting behind do the pedalling.

A stream that we passed.

Tunnel ahead

With my cam buddy, I was able to take a shot of myself during the trip.

A crescent!

And like all railway tracks, here is a crossing! Its fully functional and there was a van which had to stop for us to cross first.

And even a railroad switch!

And our destination!

This was just where the bus parked to take us to our next attraction. An interesting board I found near the exit. Match my jacket!

The photos does not do justice to the scenery. Well, it was challenging having to pedal and take photos at the same time. I wanted to take in the wonderful sights not just through my camera, but through my own eyes. I was not amazed just with what I saw, but what I heard as well. You hear the stream, the birds, and sometimes just nothing. Nature at its best.

The official website mentioned that there is a free ride by train back to the starting point. I didn’t get the chance to do that though. The difference I think would have just been the comfort. Will definitely be back if I have the chance.

Stay tuned for more Ivy’s tales!

 

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