Bukhansan National Park

4 activities found

Top activities in Seoul

345 activities found
Sort by:
Recommended

Top sights near Bukhansan National Park

Bukhansan National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

Located on the boundary of Seoul, Bukhansan national park is one of the most iconic hiking spots in Korea. With research, I came up with the simplest route to save your precious travel time. We will only need 4 hours instead of the normal 6 hours, while still conquering the summit. The ascending part of the hike will have an elevation change of 600 meters (2,000 ft) within 2.1 km (1.3 miles) which normally takes around 100~120 minutes. You will need to be moderately fit to finish this hike. Imagine if you could go up-and-down 200 floors of stairs :) The highlight, Baek-un-dae peak, will require some amount of 25~45 degree-angle climbing, always aided by ropes. If you have a fear of heights, this 20~30 minute part can be avoided by having a break. (Optional. Paid by individuals. 9000~15000 KRW for lunch) After the hike, we will eat at a place specializing in tofu dishes. They make everything from scratch. It may change your perspective of tofu. They have meat too! (Vegan/vegetarian friendly)

Marvel of Nature: Hiking in Bukhansan Mountain National Park

Marvel of Nature: Hiking in Bukhansan Mountain National Park

Embark on a hiking adventure to Bukhansan Mountain National Park, the largest mountain in Seoul. Admire the cityscape of Seoul and the northeastern part of Gyeonggi Province from the summit of Baegundae. Start your hike from the starting point and make your way to the summit of Baegundae. The tallest among the three peaks is Baegundae (835.6m), and a round-trip hike from the starting point to the summit takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. From the summit of Baegundae, marvel at the beautiful and majestic scenery of Bukhansan, as well as the cityscape of Seoul and the northeastern part of Gyeonggi Province. Additionally, during the ascent to Baegundae, explore Buddhist hermitage and some historical sites such as the ancient Bukhansanseong fortress, built during the Joseon Dynasty. While taking a brief rest at the top of Baegundae, enjoy a simple mountain snack, such as Gimbap, a favorite among Korean hikers. On the descent route, visit Doseonsa, one of the representative Buddhist temples in Seoul. Finally, as a traditional way for Korean hiking enthusiasts to conclude the hike, finish your journey by savoring pajeon (green onion pancakes) and makgeolli (rice wine).

Bukhansan mountain hiking tour - 6 hours

Bukhansan mountain hiking tour - 6 hours

Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauty! Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Bukhansan mountain(836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han river and Namsan mountain. Bukhansan was designated as Korea’s national park, in Apr. 2, 1983. "Hiking trail shows exquisite sceneries with oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones in Bukhansan" Hiking trail is “government office for North 5 Provinces – Geumseonsa – Bibong Peak – SamobawiRock – Seounggabong Peak – Tongcheonmun Rock – Munsubong Peak – Daenammun Gate -Gugi branch office of National Park”. Hiking trail is a superb natural landscape that spreads uninterruptedly continuing breathtaking sceneries of oddly formed rocks and bizarre shaped stones. The exquisite sculptural beauties created by the Granite Rock Formations goes from Bibong, through Samobawi Rock, Seounggabong Peak, Tongcheonmun Rock to finally Munsubong Peak. What a superb rock formations! The view from the top of Munsubong Peak is also wonderful. The valley that descends from Munsubong Peak to the Gugi National Park branch office is also quite beautiful. The sound of the valley with water flowing even in the drought is refreshing and pleasing to eyes and ears. In a word, all trails offer great experiences of hiking and superb sceneries of Korea's unique nature, that cannot be found anywhere else in world. It will take about 5 hours for our hiking. Our hiking trail is catering to casual walkers. The level of hiking difficulty is middle-high. In the beginning, we have to hike a little steep incline for 50 minutes, and the middle trail to Munsubong is also pretty steep incline for 20 min. But most of trails we will hike are almost flat mountain ridge trail. Our destinations offer the best ones of the most exquisite sceneries in Bukhansan, where hiker can see stunning view of downtown Seoul, in case of clear sky. Our way down mountain offers stunning view with water flowing valley with the scene of Seoul, which are pleasing our eyes and ears 1.5 hours. Bukhansan also is a cultural place which has long Korean history and cultural tradition. Visitors can experience the life of Buddhist monks and meditate by offering temple stays at 10 Buddhist temples in Bukhansan. During hiking, guide shares geographical, historical, and spiritual features of Bukhansan, which will help hikers fully appreciate Bukhansan. It is because for Koreans, mountains were more than just natural environments and landscapes. Mountains were an object of worship. You can relax in a pretty cafe and experience Korea's traditional food at traditional market called Toingin market in Seochon of Hyojadong after hiking, that is close to Gwanghwamun square.

Bukhansan Mt. hiking & culture tour - 8 hours

Bukhansan Mt. hiking & culture tour - 8 hours

Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauty! Bukhansan mountain is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han river and Namsan mountain. Bukhansan was designated as Korea’s national park, in Apr. 2, 1983. Bukhansan also is a cultural place which has long Korean history and cultural tradition. Visitors can experience the life of Buddhist monks and meditate by offering temple stays at 10 Buddhist temples in Bukhansan. Hiking trail is government office for North 5 Provinces – Geumseonsa & Mokjeong Cave – Bibong Peak – SamobawiRock – Eungbong ridge Line – Jingwansa Buddhist Temple. It will take about 4 hours for our hiking. Our hiking trail is catering to casual walkers. The level of hiking difficulty is middle. In the beginning, we have to hike a little steep incline for 30 minutes, and so our start looks a little tough. From the middle, we will hike on almost flat mountain ridge trail. Our destination is Bibong peak. It offers one of the most exquisite sceneries in Bukhansan, where hiker can see stunning view of downtown Seoul, in case of clear sky. Our way down mountain is a bit boring because of no view of peak and Seoul, but still beautiful scenery of valley with water flowing keeps pleasing our eyes and minds, and takes about an hour. During hiking, guide shares geographical, historical, and spiritual features of Bukhansan, which will help hikers fully appreciate Bujhansan. It is because for Koreans, mountains were more than just natural environments and landscapes. Mountains were an object of worship.

Bukhansan National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

Located on the boundary of Seoul, Bukhansan national park is one of the most iconic hiking spots in Korea. With research, I came up with the simplest route to save your precious travel time. We will only need 4 hours instead of the normal 6 hours, while still conquering the summit. The ascending part of the hike will have an elevation change of 600 meters (2,000 ft) within 2.1 km (1.3 miles) which normally takes around 100~120 minutes. You will need to be moderately fit to finish this hike. Imagine if you could go up-and-down 200 floors of stairs :) The highlight, Baek-un-dae peak, will require some amount of 25~45 degree-angle climbing, always aided by ropes. If you have a fear of heights, this 20~30 minute part can be avoided by having a break. (Optional. Paid by individuals. 9000~15000 KRW for lunch) After the hike, we will eat at a place specializing in tofu dishes. They make everything from scratch. It may change your perspective of tofu. They have meat too! (Vegan/vegetarian friendly)

Marvel of Nature: Hiking in Bukhansan Mountain National Park

Marvel of Nature: Hiking in Bukhansan Mountain National Park

Embark on a hiking adventure to Bukhansan Mountain National Park, the largest mountain in Seoul. Admire the cityscape of Seoul and the northeastern part of Gyeonggi Province from the summit of Baegundae. Start your hike from the starting point and make your way to the summit of Baegundae. The tallest among the three peaks is Baegundae (835.6m), and a round-trip hike from the starting point to the summit takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. From the summit of Baegundae, marvel at the beautiful and majestic scenery of Bukhansan, as well as the cityscape of Seoul and the northeastern part of Gyeonggi Province. Additionally, during the ascent to Baegundae, explore Buddhist hermitage and some historical sites such as the ancient Bukhansanseong fortress, built during the Joseon Dynasty. While taking a brief rest at the top of Baegundae, enjoy a simple mountain snack, such as Gimbap, a favorite among Korean hikers. On the descent route, visit Doseonsa, one of the representative Buddhist temples in Seoul. Finally, as a traditional way for Korean hiking enthusiasts to conclude the hike, finish your journey by savoring pajeon (green onion pancakes) and makgeolli (rice wine).

Bukhansan mountain hiking tour - 6 hours

Bukhansan mountain hiking tour - 6 hours

Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauty! Located in the middle of downtown Seoul, Bukhansan mountain(836.5 meters, 2,744 feet) is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han river and Namsan mountain. Bukhansan was designated as Korea’s national park, in Apr. 2, 1983. "Hiking trail shows exquisite sceneries with oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones in Bukhansan" Hiking trail is “government office for North 5 Provinces – Geumseonsa – Bibong Peak – SamobawiRock – Seounggabong Peak – Tongcheonmun Rock – Munsubong Peak – Daenammun Gate -Gugi branch office of National Park”. Hiking trail is a superb natural landscape that spreads uninterruptedly continuing breathtaking sceneries of oddly formed rocks and bizarre shaped stones. The exquisite sculptural beauties created by the Granite Rock Formations goes from Bibong, through Samobawi Rock, Seounggabong Peak, Tongcheonmun Rock to finally Munsubong Peak. What a superb rock formations! The view from the top of Munsubong Peak is also wonderful. The valley that descends from Munsubong Peak to the Gugi National Park branch office is also quite beautiful. The sound of the valley with water flowing even in the drought is refreshing and pleasing to eyes and ears. In a word, all trails offer great experiences of hiking and superb sceneries of Korea's unique nature, that cannot be found anywhere else in world. It will take about 5 hours for our hiking. Our hiking trail is catering to casual walkers. The level of hiking difficulty is middle-high. In the beginning, we have to hike a little steep incline for 50 minutes, and the middle trail to Munsubong is also pretty steep incline for 20 min. But most of trails we will hike are almost flat mountain ridge trail. Our destinations offer the best ones of the most exquisite sceneries in Bukhansan, where hiker can see stunning view of downtown Seoul, in case of clear sky. Our way down mountain offers stunning view with water flowing valley with the scene of Seoul, which are pleasing our eyes and ears 1.5 hours. Bukhansan also is a cultural place which has long Korean history and cultural tradition. Visitors can experience the life of Buddhist monks and meditate by offering temple stays at 10 Buddhist temples in Bukhansan. During hiking, guide shares geographical, historical, and spiritual features of Bukhansan, which will help hikers fully appreciate Bukhansan. It is because for Koreans, mountains were more than just natural environments and landscapes. Mountains were an object of worship. You can relax in a pretty cafe and experience Korea's traditional food at traditional market called Toingin market in Seochon of Hyojadong after hiking, that is close to Gwanghwamun square.

Bukhansan Mt. hiking & culture tour - 8 hours

Bukhansan Mt. hiking & culture tour - 8 hours

Exploring for Korea’s unique natural beauty! Bukhansan mountain is one of 3 iconic natural landmarks of Seoul along with Han river and Namsan mountain. Bukhansan was designated as Korea’s national park, in Apr. 2, 1983. Bukhansan also is a cultural place which has long Korean history and cultural tradition. Visitors can experience the life of Buddhist monks and meditate by offering temple stays at 10 Buddhist temples in Bukhansan. Hiking trail is government office for North 5 Provinces – Geumseonsa & Mokjeong Cave – Bibong Peak – SamobawiRock – Eungbong ridge Line – Jingwansa Buddhist Temple. It will take about 4 hours for our hiking. Our hiking trail is catering to casual walkers. The level of hiking difficulty is middle. In the beginning, we have to hike a little steep incline for 30 minutes, and so our start looks a little tough. From the middle, we will hike on almost flat mountain ridge trail. Our destination is Bibong peak. It offers one of the most exquisite sceneries in Bukhansan, where hiker can see stunning view of downtown Seoul, in case of clear sky. Our way down mountain is a bit boring because of no view of peak and Seoul, but still beautiful scenery of valley with water flowing keeps pleasing our eyes and minds, and takes about an hour. During hiking, guide shares geographical, historical, and spiritual features of Bukhansan, which will help hikers fully appreciate Bujhansan. It is because for Koreans, mountains were more than just natural environments and landscapes. Mountains were an object of worship.

Top Attractions in Seoul

Experiences in Bukhansan National Park

Tours in South Korea

Things to do in South Korea

Other Sightseeing Options in Bukhansan National Park

Want to discover all there is to do in Bukhansan National Park? Click here for a full list.

What people are saying about Bukhansan National Park

Overall rating

4.5
(15 reviews)

Paul is a very knowledgeable guide. We learned so much about Korean culture and history surrounded by the beauty of Bukhansan mountain. The views are breathtaking and well worth the strenuous hike. We highly recommend him.