Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr Iljasan Mountain is the tallest peak in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, providing the western boundary between Gangdong-gu and Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Iljasan Mountain is one of the best spots in Seoul to watch the sunrise. Located on the mountain is the house of Master Lee Jip (pen-name Dunchon), providing a…

Buramsan Mountain (불암산) – Homepage www.nowon.kr – Tel +82-2-2116-3943 Buramsan Mountain is an 508-meter high rock mountain, drawing the border between Junggye-dong and Sanggye-dong in Nowon-gu and Byeolnae-myeon in Namyangju. The total area is approximately 5,355,396 square meters and was designated as a city nature park in 1977. The mountain is named after its appearance…

Achasan Ecological Park (아차산생태공원) – Homepage www.gwangjin.go.kr – Tel +82-2-450-1655 Achasan Ecological Park was established under the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Five Year Plan for Urban Green Expansion. Through various events and activities, the park provides opportunities to experience and learn about nature and its ecology. Major facilities include Eco Park, Rendezvous Square, Red Clay Road,…

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr cgg.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-762-4868 Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism. – Address : 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides •…

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울)) – Homepage gwanmunsa.templestay.com – Tel +82-2-3460-5300 Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998. The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple…

Suraksan Mountain (수락산) – Homepage www.nowon.kr – Tel +82-2-2116-3943 Along with the other great mountains near Seoul, Suraksan Mountain has its own unique beauty throughout the year. Its cluster of small peaks is reminiscent of Seoraksan or Wolchulsan Mountains and among its valleys and peaks, a number of treasures unfold. These include Geunnyu, Eunnyu, and…

Gwanaksan Ecological Park (관악산 생태공원) – Tel +82-2-879-6563 Opened in December of 2007, Gwanaksan Ecological Park is located on a 76,521 m² plot of land. The park is divided into two sections: Eco Forest, a forest of broad-leaved trees, and Eco Pond, a habitat of aquatic animals. There is also an arboretum that provides space…

Uireung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 의릉(경종, 선의왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-964-0579 Uireung is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and his second wife, Queen Seonui. King Gyeongjong was the first son of King Sukjong and Janghuibin, who was one of…

Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡) – Homepage bukhan.knps.or.kr tour.gangbuk.seoul.kr – Tel +82-2-909-0497 Uidonggyegok Valley is located between Bukhansan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain, and is a popular retreat for locals. Near the entrance to the valley are accommodations, a playground, wedding hall, and other amenities. Clean water runs through the valley, and is lined with restaurants. The hiking…

Godeok-dong Ecological Landscape Conservation Area (고덕동 생태경관 보전지역) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-3780-0848 Located next to the Godeok Riverside Restoration Area, the Godeok-dong Ecological Landscape Conservation Area is one of the most well-maintained ecological preservation sites in Seoul. The area includes Amsa Sluice Gate, Hoan, and Hangang River Reservoir. The area offers educational facilities…