SEOUL Neighborhood
Bukhansan
Seoul’s green crown.
About
A national park rising right at the city’s northern edge. Granite peaks, pine forest, and quiet temple trails, all reachable by metro from downtown.
Good to know
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Wear real shoes, granite gets slippery.
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Start by 8am to beat the heat in summer.
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Bring water; convenience stores stop at the trailhead.
Highlights
- Baegundae Peak Most popular summit, sweeping skyline view
- Forest temple trail Quieter route via Doseonsa
- Sunrise hike Locals do it on weekends
