Bukhansan, Seoul

Name: Bukhansan
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#251 among attractions in Seoul

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters, Insubong 810.5 meters, Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters. Because of its height and the fact that it borders a considerable portion of the city, Bukhansan is a major landmark visible from most city districts. The name "Bukhansan" means "mountain north of Han River", referring to the fact that it is the northern border of the city. During the Joseon era, the peaks marked the extreme northern boundary of Seoul. ()

Local name: 북한산 Elevation: 2744 ftCoordinates: 37°39'39"N, 126°59'35"E

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강북구 (우이동)Seoul South Korea

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Bukhansan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Doseonsa, Onggi Folk Museum, Bukhansanseong, Bukhansan National Park.

0.4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple
Doseonsa, Seoul
11 min walk • Doseonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at 264 Ui-dong, in the Gangbuk-gu area of the city and is the largest temple complex on Bukhansan, the most prominent mountain north of Seoul.
1.3 miE
Museum, History museum
Onggi Folk Museum, Seoul
33 min walk • The Onggi Folk Museum, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private museum specializing in onggi, Korean earthenware which is used for storage and utilitarian purposes. It was established as the Goryeo Folk Museum in 1991 and later was changed to the current name.
1.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Bukhansanseong, Seoul
31 min walk • The Bukhansanseong is a fortress located in Gyeonggi-do and Seoul, South Korea, dating back to the middle Joseon period. The present fort was completed in 1711, though plans for the structure date back to 1659.
0.7 miN
Mountain park with trails and temples
Bukhansan National Park
19 min walk • Nestled within the Gyeonggi-do region of South Korea, Bukhansan National Park offers visitors a breathtaking escape into nature just a short distance from the bustling city of Seoul. This expansive park spans over 78 square kilometers and is renowned for its scenic...
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ui-dong, Seoul
11 min walk • Ui-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Suyu-4 dong is changed to the administrative dong. Thus Ui-dong can be called either legal dong or administrative dong.