Bukhansan National Park

National parks are rarely located within a city, but Bukhansan Mountain was designated as Korea's 15th national park in 1983. Covering an area of 79.9 square kilometers, it stretches across Seoul and South Korea. Gyeonggi-do. Bukhansan National Park is divided into two areas with Uiryeong Pass in the middle: Bukhansan Mountain in the south from the pass, and Dobongsan Mountain in the north. Originally known as Samgaksan (Triangle Mountain) because of its three peaks: Baegunbong – at 836.5 meters is the highest peak, Insubong – 810.5 meters high and Mangyeongbong – 799.5 meters high. The mountain's name was changed to Bukhansan after Bukhansanseong Fortress was built under King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty. The national park is like an ecological island because it is completely surrounded by urban areas, but it still acts as a green lung for the urban environment.

The park's many granite peaks and canyons have crystal-clear streams, creating a perfect harmony between mountain and water. The majestic mountaintop scenery with many poetic natural scenery, especially in autumn when the maple leaves turn orange and red everywhere, the fast flowing stream and the secluded temples of Bukhansan National Park attracts more than 5 million hikers and climbers annually.

Bukhansan National Park has more than 1,300 species of flora and fauna. In addition, there are many historical and cultural sites including Bukhansanseong Fortress with over 2000 years of history, more than 100 Buddhist temples and monks. This is a great place to learn about ecology, culture and history.

Bukhansan National Park is popular with more than 20 million residents in the vicinity and can be reached from anywhere in the Capital area thanks to its excellent road system. With around 5 million visitors per year, it is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as “Most Visited National Park Per Unit Area”. However, the overcrowding of tourists has gradually weakened the ecology of Mount Bukhansa. As such, visitors are strongly advised to voluntarily follow the Holidays of the Year, Restricted Access regulations during Mountain Fire Precautions, road accidents, hazardous areas, and access restrictions. other.

Address: 262 Bogukmun-ro, Jeongneung-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Opening hours: - April - October: 04:00 - 17:00 / November - March: 04:00 - 16:00