Reviews
The name "Bau-gil" perfectly encapsulates the characteristics of the trail. "Bau" is the Gangwon-do dialect word for "rock." Just as people affectionately call Gangwon-do and its people "Gamja-bau" (Potato Rock), the name Bau-gil embodies the meaning of a humane and nature-friendly trekking course that reflects the region's natural landscape. Furthermore, "Bau" is the name of a goddess in Babylonian mythology; it is said to reflect the hope that walking the trail will bring health to both body
"Gangneung Bau-gil"—quietly strolling through the pine forest where the sea calls! I wonder what kind of feelings one experiences while walking. I am truly curious. That feeling of taking one step after another at a slow, unhurried tempo, completely entrusting one's body to nature without being constrained by anything! It feels like a gentle stroll, regardless of the season or time—whether one has much or little—would serve as an outlet to blow away all worldly dissatisfaction and stress in one
Title: Gangneung Bau-gil Author: Text & Photos by Kim Jin-a Publisher: RH Korea "There are so many things to be gained from walking. This is especially true when walking alone. It brings to light forgotten times, leads to deeper reflection on matters that need reconciliation, and deeper gratitude for things to be thankful for." My second home, Gangneung! Although my hometown is Chuncheon, moving to Gangneung where my maternal grandparents lived made this place a precious second home to me. I
Gangneung Bau-gil—that familiar name. I was truly delighted to see the book's title for the first time. The name of the landlord's Jindo dog at the place where I briefly stayed before getting married was Bau. Its majestic and dignified appearance made it look just like a rock... I learned that "Bau" is a Gangwon-do dialect word meaning "rock." Gangneung Bau-gil... perhaps that is why I am drawn to this title, which feels somehow more familiar and comforting. As Jeju's Olle-gil gained
I had felt for some time that the topic of "walking travel" had become commonplace, almost like a fad, much like the popularity of "slow food." However, the walking travel story I read about this time was a tale that everyone should experience at least once. I learned that "Bae-gil" is a dialect word from the Gangwon-do region meaning "rock." As someone living in a dialect-speaking area, it wasn't a difficult word for me, but perhaps because "Gangneung" was attached to it, it felt quite unique.
A warm, slow essay featuring photos of the Baegil trail that bring peace to the mind and depicts walking the path with a friend. I really loved the description of the author as "the slowest traveler of the heart in the world." They say that whether traveling abroad or anywhere else, no one rushes around as fast as Koreans do. Rather than enjoying the place, we rush through sights and move on, only to rush on again, driven by the thought that we must see as much as possible. As a citizen of a
Kim Jin-a: Gangneung Bau-gil
Presented by Kim Jin-ah, the world's slowest-hearted traveler, *Gangneung Bau-gil* is a book introducing the Bau-gil, a simple yet beautiful path hidden within Gangneung. Having walked each section of the trail—welcome by pine forests and the eastern sea—the author guides readers through the journey using sentimental stories and photographs. The text fully captures the moments the author felt and appreciated while personally walking the 14 sections of the Bau-gil. Rather than simply providing a friendly introduction to the trail, the book includes section information and maps necessary to recommend the path. Through stories of the Bau-gil, which overflows with the scent of Daegwallyeong—such as the Seonjaryeong Windmill Path, the Pine Tree Path Received by Royal Decree, and the Sea Path Atop the Mountain—one can glimpse the true essence of Gangneung.
Korean title: 강릉시 바우길
Korean author: 김진아
Korean publisher: 알에이치코리아
ISBN-13: 9788925547923
Reviews
The name "Bau-gil" perfectly encapsulates the characteristics of the trail. "Bau" is the Gangwon-do dialect word for "rock." Just as people affectionately call Gangwon-do and its people "Gamja-bau" (Potato Rock), the name Bau-gil embodies the meaning of a humane and nature-friendly trekking course that reflects the region's natural landscape. Furthermore, "Bau" is the name of a goddess in Babylonian mythology; it is said to reflect the hope that walking the trail will bring health to both body
"Gangneung Bau-gil"—quietly strolling through the pine forest where the sea calls! I wonder what kind of feelings one experiences while walking. I am truly curious. That feeling of taking one step after another at a slow, unhurried tempo, completely entrusting one's body to nature without being constrained by anything! It feels like a gentle stroll, regardless of the season or time—whether one has much or little—would serve as an outlet to blow away all worldly dissatisfaction and stress in one
Title: Gangneung Bau-gil Author: Text & Photos by Kim Jin-a Publisher: RH Korea "There are so many things to be gained from walking. This is especially true when walking alone. It brings to light forgotten times, leads to deeper reflection on matters that need reconciliation, and deeper gratitude for things to be thankful for." My second home, Gangneung! Although my hometown is Chuncheon, moving to Gangneung where my maternal grandparents lived made this place a precious second home to me. I
Gangneung Bau-gil—that familiar name. I was truly delighted to see the book's title for the first time. The name of the landlord's Jindo dog at the place where I briefly stayed before getting married was Bau. Its majestic and dignified appearance made it look just like a rock... I learned that "Bau" is a Gangwon-do dialect word meaning "rock." Gangneung Bau-gil... perhaps that is why I am drawn to this title, which feels somehow more familiar and comforting. As Jeju's Olle-gil gained
I had felt for some time that the topic of "walking travel" had become commonplace, almost like a fad, much like the popularity of "slow food." However, the walking travel story I read about this time was a tale that everyone should experience at least once. I learned that "Bae-gil" is a dialect word from the Gangwon-do region meaning "rock." As someone living in a dialect-speaking area, it wasn't a difficult word for me, but perhaps because "Gangneung" was attached to it, it felt quite unique.
A warm, slow essay featuring photos of the Baegil trail that bring peace to the mind and depicts walking the path with a friend. I really loved the description of the author as "the slowest traveler of the heart in the world." They say that whether traveling abroad or anywhere else, no one rushes around as fast as Koreans do. Rather than enjoying the place, we rush through sights and move on, only to rush on again, driven by the thought that we must see as much as possible. As a citizen of a
