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※ The actual region of the content is selected. Bukhansan National Park, sitting directly above the
nation’s capital, is one of the in-city natural parks
rarely found around the world. See pristine natural
woodland and reach the summit to experience
breathtaking views.
Breathtaking walks along the
Gureumjeongwon-gil
Gugi Valley: Crystal-clear
water cascading down
jagged rock formations
Monument Commemorating
the Border Inspection by
King Jinheung on Bibong Peak
“Bukhansan is a rugged mountain, neverthelessfrequented by those captivated by its grandeur.Ascending Insubong Peak is like a rite of passagefor the rock climber. The trails and ridge lines ofBukhansan and Dobongsan are incredibly numerousand complex; choosing the right course according tophysical condition and circumstances is important.” Kim Woo-sun (director, Baekdudaegan Humanities Research Institute)
Bukhansan is the tallest mountain inSeoul and boasts over 2,000 years ofKorean history. According to theSamguksagi( History of the Three Kingdoms ),the founder of the Baekje Kingdom (18BCE–660 CE) climbed Bukhansan to finda site for the capital. The Hangang Riverbasin fell to the rival Silla Kingdom (57BCE–935 CE) in the mid-sixth century, anda monument commemorating a borderpatrol by Silla King Jinheung was erectedon the mountain. Bukhansan was also thesite of the greatest Buddhist temples of theGoryeo Dynasty (918–1392) and played animportant role in the founding of the JoseonDynasty (1392–1910).Bukhansan (elevation of 836.5 meters) is arare nature park in a city that is surroundedby urban development. DesignatedKorea’s 15th national park in 1983 withthat of Dobongsan Mountain, the areahas seen modern mountaineers developnumerous routes to the mountain’s rockface. Insubong Peak on Bukhansan andSeoninbong Peak on Dobongsan are must-climb destinations for all rock climbers. Yetthe casual hiker will feel just as home on themountain thanks to its many easier trailsand ridges depending on physical abilityand circumstances.The summit offers truly awe-inspiring views.Baegundae Peak boasts unobstructed360-degree views of all of Seoul andparts of Gyeonggi-do. Bukhansan wasonce called Samgaksan, or "Three-horned Mountain," with the peaks ofInsubong, Baegundae, and Mangyeongdaecomprising the three horns. YeongbongPeak, with views no less spectacular, isa viable alternative for those who findBaegundae too challenging.
Bukhansan National Park straddles the metropolis of Seoul and the surrounding Gyeonggi-do, covering 76.922 square kilometers. Uiryeong Pass divides the park into two zones: Bukhansan to the south and Dobongsan to the north. Bukhansan’s summit is Baegundae, with an elevation of 836.5 meters. While conquering the mountain is quite a challenge, many less difficult trails for casual hikers crisscross the mountain. All of Seoul and even parts of Gyeonggi-do can be seen from Baegundae.
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