Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울)) is worth considering if you want a Seoul itinerary that balances local atmosphere with practical visitor information.
Why this experience is worth your time
Bukhansan Mountain was officially designated as a national park in 1983. Bukhansan National Park covers both Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and spans a total area of 80.699 ㎢.
At the top of Bukhansan Mountain are Baegundae Terrace (835.6 m), Insubong Peak (810.5 m) and Mangyeongdae Terrace (799.5 m), which gave the mountain the nickname "Samgaksan" or the "three-horned mountain." The mountain had other names: Sambongsan (mountain with three peaks), Hwasan (flower mountain), and Buaak (mountain shaped like a person giving a baby a piggyback ride). The current name, Bukhansan, was given after the Bukhansanseong Fortress was built under King Sukjong of the Joseon dynasty.
Useful details: Homepage: www.knps.or.kr Address: 262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul Map: 126.9943263511, 37.6215453578 heritage1: 0 infocenter: +82-2-909-0497 parking: Available (Bukhansanseong Parking Lots 1 & 2, Jeongneung Parking Lot) restdate: * Subject to abrupt closure due to adverse weather conditions. Mountain Not Access Period: Period of restricted access for fire-prevention and natural scenery maintenance, natural environment protection, and forest protection [Hiking Trails] Spring: March 2-April 30 / Fall: November 1-December 15 [National Park] November 15-December 15 (Except Gyeongju & Taean shoreline) * TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, precipitation levels, and other local conditions.
Refer to the official website. Restricted Mountain Areas: * Refer to the website (hiking.kworks.co.kr) Natural Preservation Areas (closed to public): * Jeongneung Ravine: Bottom of Cheongsupokpo Falls - Sujungbo - Neopjeokbawi Rock / Cheongsupokpo Falls - 30 m upper Cheongsucheon Stream / Bottom of Cheongsupokpo Falls - Jeongneung Ticket Booth Bottom: until 2026 * Insucheon Stream (Boundary between Hanilgyo Bridge - Jeonggyeongdae): until 2026 * Ui Ravine (200 m south of Ui Office - Former Baegun Ticket Booth): until 2026 * Gugi Ravine (Gugi Office - Shelter 4): until 2026 * Pyeongchang Ravine (Pyeongchang Ticket Booth 2 - Above Dongnyeongpokpo Falls): until 2026 * Sagimakgol Ravine Entrance - Bridge to an Army Base: until 2027 * Songchu Ravine (Songchu Railroad Bridge 1 - 3, Obong Three-Way Intersection): until 2026 Restrooms: Available
What to know before you go
Save the address before leaving: 262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Check current opening hours, holiday notices, and weather or crowd conditions before you go.
A simple way to plan your visit
Plan Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울)) with one or two nearby stops, and leave enough time for walking, photos, and small changes in weather or crowd levels.
Watch before you go
Local tip
Arrive earlier in the day if you want a quieter visit and better flexibility for nearby cafes, shops, or transit.
