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way road on the right side of Daetongmun Gate up to Cheong Wa Dae Observatory,
the highest point of the trail. The boarded deck offers great views of the Cheong Wa
Dae complex, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Gwanghwamun Gate as well as the
thoroughfare stretching all the way to Seoul City Hall.
Steep stone steps link Chilgung Shrine to Baegakjeong Pavilion. A pair of hiking sticks make the climb far easier.
Take a seat at Baegakjeong Pavilion and look south beyond the Cheong Wa Dae walls. Visible beyond Namsan Mountain are the peaks of Cheonggyesan Mountain south of the Hangang River and to the right is Gwanaksan Mountain.
Take bus No. 1711 outside Exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, Seoul Metro Line 3. Get off at Hyoja-dong, pass Singyo-dong intersection, and walk 300 meters toward Sihwamun. If you go straight along Changuimun-ro between Sihwamun and Mugungwha Park, you will come across Chilgung Shrine. The road behind Chilgung Shrine leads to the Bugaksan Trail.
This pavilion is great for taking a quick break before making the climb to Cheong Wa Dae Observatory. N Seoul Tower is visible over Cheong Wa Dae walls from Baegakjeong Pavilion, which is flanked by commemorative zelkova and hornbeam trees planted by past presidents.
This gate stands along the path from Cheong Wa Dae Observatory to the summit, but has limited opening hours. Those arriving after hours must turn left toward Samcheong Park, passing the Baegak 1-gyo and Baegak 2-gyo bridges.
The great views of downtown Seoul from Cheong Wa Dae Observatory impress all who visit and provide a great spot for taking panoramic photos. Looking south from the deck, Namsan Mountain can be seen on the left and Gwanaksan Mountain on the right. Even Lotte World Tower at Jamsil can be seen.
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