Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Inwangsan Urban Nature Park
인왕산도시자연공원
Mountain & trail · Jongno-gu
Inwangsan stands 338.2m high and is known for its unusually exposed granite. With the main mountain of Gyeongbokgung at the centre, Inwangsan is the White Tiger of the right among Seoul's four inner mountains, while Namsan, the facing mountain, has very gentle ridges, and the Blue Dragon of the left...
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Nearby in Jongno-gu
Zaha Museum
FreeArt gallery · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
The highest-set art museum in Seoul, just five minutes from the city center.
Suseongdong Valley
FreeStream & walk · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
The Inwangsan valley that appears in Jeong Seon's paintings. Open free of charge since its restoration, 10 minutes from the lanes of Seochon.
Inwangsan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeMountain & trail · 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.
Mokin Museum Mokseokwon
₩10,000Museum · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)
Opened in 2006 in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, the Mokin Museum moved to Buam-dong in 2019 and reopened as Mokin Museum Mokseokwon.
Muak Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Outdoor badminton courts in Jongno-gu. Area 323 m².
Jongno-gu Park No-soo Art Museum
₩3,000Art gallery · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A Class 1 registered art museum run by Jongno-gu, showing works donated by the painter Park No-soo along with his personal collection.
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.
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.
Achasan Mountain
FreeGwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)
A gentle 287m hill good for beginners and families. Goguryeo fortress remains, Han River views, and one of Seoul's top sunrise spots.