Bukhansan Mountain Hiking

Bukhansan, alternatively Pukhan-san, 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 visibl…
Bukhansan, alternatively Pukhan-san, 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.
  • Elevation: 836.5 m (2,744 ft)
  • Listing: Mountains of Korea
  • Country: South Korea
  • Easiest route: from Bukhansan Ui Station(북한산우이) then walk 2.29km to Bukansan National Park Visitor Center(북한산국립공원백운탐방지원센터)
  • Hangul: 북한산
  • Hanja: 北漢山
  • Revised Romanization: Bukhansan

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