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Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울))

Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울))

Bukhansan National Park) is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Bukhansan National Park (Seoul side) is the largest mountain park inside any major capital city in the world, with peaks reaching nearly 837 meters at Baegundae and a network of granite ridges visible from much of central Seoul. The Seoul-side trailheads — Uiamsa, Doseonsa, Bukhansanseong — give immediate subway-accessible entry into serious mountain terrain, with hikes ranging from a two-hour loop to the full Baegundae summit ascent of about six hours round trip. The 18th-century Bukhansanseong Mountain Fortress wall traces the inner ridges and adds a major historical layer. The park draws over five million annual visitors and remains genuinely wild despite its proximity to the city. Best in autumn for foliage.

Quick highlights

  • World's largest mountain park inside a major capital
  • Peaks to 837 m at Baegundae
  • Subway-accessible trailheads from Seoul
  • 18th-century Bukhansanseong Mountain Fortress walls
  • Best in autumn for foliage

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