Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Bukhansan National Park
북한산국립공원
Mountain & trail · Gangbuk-gu
Bukhansan National Park, a natural park within a city of a kind rare anywhere in the world, became Korea's 15th national park in 1983. It covers 77.334㎢, divided by Ui-ryeong pass into the Dobongsan area to the north and the Bukhansan area to the south
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Nearby in Gangbuk-gu
Hwagyesa Temple
FreeHistoric site · Hwagye Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
A mountain temple within the city, founded in the early Joseon era. Look around the grounds for free and combine it with a Bukhansan hike.
Solsaem Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Solsaem Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Suyu Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Samyang Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangbuk Youth Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Samyang Sageori Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korean History
FreeMuseum · 4.19 Democratic Cemetery Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Gangbuk Culture and Arts Center
₩4,000Sports facility · Gaori Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public indoor pool in Gangbuk-gu with a 6-lane adult pool (25m) and a 4-lane youth pool (20m). Open swim 4,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Other mountain & trails in Seoul
Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail
FreeGangbuk-gu · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
A 21-section loop that runs gently below the ridgeline, with no summit climb involved. The Ui-dong pine forest path is a favourite with beginners.
Inwangsan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeJongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. / Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A barrier-free boardwalk loop past the dramatic rock faces painted in Inwang Jesaekdo. Links to the Hanyang City Wall trail for panoramic city views.
Bugaksan Hanyang City Wall Trail
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus
A historic walk along the fortress wall that once ringed Seoul. Easier to reach since the opening of Cheong Wa Dae, with city views from Baegakmaru.
Ansan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeSeodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.
Achasan Ecological Park
FreeGwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)
A gentle low mountain ideal for beginner hikers, with superb views of the Han River and Seoul. The native plant garden and butterfly garden are free.