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※ The actual region of the content is selected. This trail begins at Cheong Wa Dae Chunchugwan and leads down to
Samcheong Park, the name of which means “a place with refreshingly clean
water and forest.” Once closed for security reasons, this newly opened trail
near Cheong Wa Dae offers hikers an open view of Seoul city. The tranquil view
of the forest that leads to Samcheong Park also brings peace of mind.
· Bring hiking sticks as certain parts of the trail are quite steep. The section from the road behind Chunchugwan to Baegakjeong Pavilion is paved but has a steep incline. Baegakjeong Pavilion to Manse Dongbang Spring is the most challenging leg, with steep climbs and numerous stairs.
· For those who have previously visited Cheongundae Observatory, take a shortcut from Manse Dongbang Spring to Sukjeongmun Gate. Hikers who wish to avoid climbing up and down steep stairs should head directly to this gate.
Take in the views of downtown Seoul while catching your breath at Cheongundae. One can see both N Seoul Tower and Lotte World Tower from the peak on a clear day.
Take bus No. 1711 (green) outside Exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, Seoul Metro Line 3. Get off at the stop Hyoja-dong. Make a right turn at Hyoja-ro Road and go straight for 911 meters. The building across the street is Chunchugwan.
Chunchugwan got its name from Yemun Chunchugwan, a government office during the Joseon Dynasty for keeping historical records. This annex to the former presidential complex of Cheong Wa Dae was used by the Cheong Wa Dae media corps and hosted media briefings until the presidential office was move to Seoul’s Yongsan-gu District.
Originally called Sukcheongmun, Sukjeongmun was one of the four major gates of old Seoul. Its position and orientation give the gate the nature of yin (water). Rain ceremonies were held here during droughts, and the gates were closed to stem the flow of water energy and prevent floods during the rainy season. Sukjeongmun is typically crowded with hikers on weekends, so visit during the week for a leisurely hike.
This urban nature park, located on the hills of Bugaksan Mountain northeast of Gyeongbokgung Palace, features mountain streams meandering among the old pine trees of the park. Also here are a children’s playground, eco-park, and small library.
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