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Notices
* Visitors must present a valid identification.
Address
Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si
서울 종로구 삼청동
Type
Mountains
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-765-0297~8,
+82-2-747-2152, +82-2-730-9924
Homepage
www.bukak.or.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Introduction
Seoul is enveloped by mountains, mainly: Bugaksan, Namsan, Naksan, and Inwangsan. Bugaksan, the mountain located to the north of Seoul, is the highest among these and is a southern offshoot of Bukhansan Mountain. It is also referred to as Baegaksan.

The Seoul Fortress Wall runs along the mountain ridge and Changuimun (also called Jahamun), one of the four small gates surrounding the castle town during the Joseon Period, is on the west side of the mountain near Inwangsan. Running between Changuimun and Arirang Hill in Jeongreung, Bugak Skyway is a scenic road overlooking downtown Seoul; it also passes through a variety of attractions such as Changuimun and Bugak Pavilion. Another attraction is Samcheong Park at the southern foot of Bugaksan Mountain.

Inwangsan Mountain (to the west of Bugaksan) and Naskan (to the east) were considered ideal locations, according to the philosophy of Feng Shui. Known for its rugged granite, Inwangsan Mountain was the site of many tigers attacks during the founding of the Joseon Dynasty. According to legend, the king entreated the mountain deity to send the tigers across the Yalu River. Even though the tigers were banished from Inwangsan, one female tiger bearing babies was allowed to remain on the mountain. The babies, subsequently multiplied and made Inwangsan a feared place, full of tigers.

Inwang Skyway connects the east of Inwangsan to Bugaksan. The eastern side of Inwangsan was turned into a posh residential area while Guksadang (literally "National Shrine") was moved from Namsan to an area west of the mountain in the 1920s. Even today, shamans perform exorcisms at the shrine, as well as rituals honoring the mountain deities.
Closed
Mondays (Tuesday, if Monday is a holiday)
Duration
Around 2 hours
Operating Hours
March-October: 09:00-16:00
November-February: 10:00-15:00
* Visitors must leave until 18:00 (MarchㅡOctober), 17:00 (NovemberㅡFebruary).
Parking Facilities
Not available
Restrooms
Available
Reservation Info. for Foreigners
* Visitors must present a valid ID. (passport, alien registration card, etc.)
* Entry Application Form download: Homepage
* Inquiries: +82-747-2152~3
Baby Stroller Rentals
Not available
Pets
Not permitted
Directions
1. Malbawi Shimter
Take a green bus 02, 08
2. Sukjeongmun gate
Take a green bus 1111, 2112
3. Changeuimun gate
Take a green bus 7212, 1020, 7022

[Subway]
Gyeonbokgung Palace Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3 → Take a green bus 7212, 1020, 7022 → Get off at Jahamun Gate Hill (자하문 고개), the site is 2-min walking distance.

[Bus]
Take a green bus 7012, 1020, 7022 → Get off at Jahamun Gate Hill (Choi Gyu-sik Statue), the site is 2-min walking distance.

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