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※ The actual region of the content is selected. Inwangsan Mountain features relatively gentle terrains, making it an easy climb even for novices.
As an attractive hiking destination, the mountain features a brisk hike and
picturesque views of the Seoul city center and many chic cafés nearby.
Suseong-dong Valley, as seen in Jeong Seon′s Jang-dong
palgyeongcheop (Album of Eight Scenic Sites of Jang-dong)
The Yoon Dong-ju Literature Museum offers glimpses into the life and works of Yoon Dong-ju, who used poetry to describe his troubled times.
Preservation of his artistic spirit at Park No-soo Art Museum
"Inwangsan is a relatively low mountain and a great place for leisurely hiking on foot. Following the political, cultural, and religious keywords hidden throughout the mountain further enriches your journey. The nearby
neighborhoods of Seochon, Bukchon, and Ikseon-dong are full of quaint cafés and great eateries to rest, lounge, and recover.” Kim Mi-hyun (travel news editor)
The "Inwang" in Inwangsan Mountain was derived from the name of one of the guardian gods of Buddhism as the mountain was believed to guard the Joseon Dynasty. Inwangsan was infamous for its large tiger population, mentioned in the old saying “No tiger in Joseon doesn’t know its way around Inwangsan.” According to feng shui, a properly placed building is flanked on the right by a white tiger and on the left by a blue dragon. Inwangsan was incorporated into the capital as the white tiger of the royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Standing 338.2 meters high, the mountain is made entirely of granite. While most of Korea’s celebrated mountains have multiple peaks, Inwangsan has just one peak and summit. The typical roundtrip hike takes no more than three hours and hence is relatively light. Centuries ago, the Joseon literati gathered on the mountain to mingle and conduct scholarly or cultural exchanges, and Inwangsan was also a sacred spot for Buddhism and folk religions. Inwang jesaekdo (Scene of Inwangsan Mountain after Rain), a painting by famed Joseon artist Jeong Seon, depicts the mountain as seen from Suseong-dong Valley. Hiking up the valley feels like walking straight into this painting. A tip for visiting is to go on a clear day with fair weather and under blue skies to see the real Seoul, a harmonious mingling of green and grey. Between Bukhansan to the north and the Seoul landmark Lotte World Tower to the southeast, hills and trees alternate with concrete and high rises. Inwangsan sports a different charm as the sun begins to set. The illuminated Seoul City Wall climb the slope from Sajik Park to the summit and make a great spot to snap the Seoul nightscape. The multi-faceted charm of Inwangsan is best appreciated slowly and at a leisurely pace.
A granite monolith standing 338.2 meters tall, Inwangsan Mountain is a relatively easy climb. Rest as needed at the many springs on the way up and leisurely take in the views at key points such as Beombawi and Chimabawi along the ridge. The climb up and down the mountain typically takes around three hours. Parts of Inwangsan were reopened to the public in 2018 after being off-limits for decades as military zones. The mountain′s trails have since been a favorite among hikers.
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