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clear day. On the trail is a monument commemorating the border inspection by
King Jinheung of the ancient Silla Kingdom, as well as the path taken in 1968 by 31
North Korean commandos on their mission to assassinate South Korean President Park
Chung-hee. The top of the trail offers an open panoramic view.
The gravel path heading up the mountain from Seungasa Temple splits in two directions, with the left path leading to Bibong Peak and the right ending at Samobawi Rock. The trip from Bibong to Samobawi requires a lot of back-tracking, and visiting the rock first before heading to the peak is recommended.
Clear and clean water from the Bukhansan summit trickles down the mountain streams along the path to Seungasa Temple, forming small and cool pools. Dipping one’s feet in them is a great way to recover from a grueling hike.
Take bus No. 7212 at the bus stop across the street from Exit 2 of Bulgwang Station, Seoul Metro Line 3. Get off at the entrance of Seungasa, cross the street at Lycee International Xavier, and walk up Bibong-gil. Gugi Visitor Center is about 800 meters up the road.
Sitting halfway up the mountain around 1 kilometer east of Bibong, this temple is dedicated to and named after the Indian monk Seungga (Sengqie). Born in 640, the priest dedicated 53 years to spreading Buddhism in Tang China.
With a name meaning “monument peak,” Bibong, at 560 meters, is lower than Baegundae Peak but its views are no less impressive. At the top of the peak is a replica of the Monument on Bukhansan Mountain Commemorating the Border Inspection by King Jinheung. The original monument produced in the Silla period is currently conserved at the National Museum of Korea.
The Buddhist monk Muhak, an important figure in the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, set up Geumseonsa Temple after discovering the energy of Samgaksan (former name of Bukhansan). Past the double centenarian pine tree and the 108 steps is Daejeokgwangjeon Hall, housing the Vairocana Buddha. Geumseonsa is also popular for temple stays.
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