| Suitable for | General Public | People with good physical condition. | Beginner hikers with good physical condition and map knowledge. | Requires entrance permission. Intermediate hikers with above-average physical fitness, map reading and wild survival skills. | Requires entrance permission. Experienced hikers with sufficient outdoor knowledge and skills. |
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| Level definition | An open hiking trail with easy access. Relatively flat slopes with comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. Takes half a day or less than one day to complete. | An open hiking trail with easy access. Somewhat steep slope with some difficult sections, but has comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. Takes less than one day to complete. | Part of the route is in conservation area which requires entrance permission. Application in advance is required. Part of the route is in relatively bad condition with steeper slopes, with basic facilities. Takes one day or between one to three days to complete. | Part of the route is in conservation area which requires entrance permission. Application in advance is required. Part of the route is in relatively bad condition with steeper slopes, with basic facilities. Takes one day or between one to three days to complete. | Part of the route is in conservation area which requires entrance permission. Application in advance is required. Located in high-altitude areas (higher than 3000 meters above sea level). The condition of the trail is relatively primitive. Weather is usually unstable. Takes three or more days to complete. Professional guidance is recommended. Traffic is inconvenient. |
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| Suggested Trip Day | Half day or less than 1 day. | 1 day or less. | 1 or more days. | 1 - 3 days. | 3 days or more. |
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| Altitude | About 1,000 meters | Between 1,000 ~ 2,000 meters | Between 2,000 ~ 3,000 meters | Above 3,000 meters |
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| Equipment | Light backpacking (water and small amount of food) | Light backpacking (water and proper amount of food) | Overnight gear required (i.e. drinking water, food, map, warm clothing, first-aid medicine, etc.) | Adequate mountaineering gear required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.) |
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