{"id":244,"date":"2025-09-09T09:34:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2025-10-21T20:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:04:10","slug":"bugaksan-mountain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/bugaksan-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"Bugaksan Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"343\" data-id=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_2.jpeg\" alt=\"Hikers walking on a forested trail at Bugaksan Mountain in Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_2.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_2-300x214.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_3.jpg\" alt=\"Stone walls and fortress gates on Bugaksan Mountain near Gyeongbokgung Palace\" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_4-1.webp\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms along the hiking trail on Bugaksan Mountain\" class=\"wp-image-254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_4-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_4-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bugaksan trail \u2014 Seoul Fortress Wall view\" class=\"wp-image-250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_1-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bugaksan_Mountain_1-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bugaksan Fortress Wall viewpoints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tabs gutena-tabs-block gutena-tabs-block-9c594c-d3\"><ul class=\"gutena-tabs-tab tab-center\"><li class=\"gutena-tab-title active\" data-tab=\"1\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>Overview<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"gutena-tab-title inactive\" data-tab=\"2\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>Location<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"gutena-tab-title inactive\" data-tab=\"3\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>Reviews<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"gutena-tabs-content is-layout-flow wp-block-gutena-tabs-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-e86aa9-ee active\" data-tab=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/time.png\" alt=\"Work hours indication\" class=\"wp-image-693\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-160f518d580dfe1607b4749743bc416d\">Apr \u2013 Oct: Daily, 9:00 am \u2013 3:00 pm; Nov \u2013 Mar: Daily, 10:00 am \u2013 2:00 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hourglass.png\" alt=\"Visit duration indication\" class=\"wp-image-694\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c331a4ad94dfd6720fabe9d58167270\">Around 2\u20133 hours (depending on the trail)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/age-group.png\" alt=\"Indication of age of visitors\" class=\"wp-image-695\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-721449bdd08af02dc4100dc7fd1351b3\">Suitable for all ages; light hiking recommended<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/toilet.png\" alt=\"Accessibility indication\" class=\"wp-image-696\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-306807818b5f8fbeb01033c532a78577\">Limited (mainly outdoor hiking paths, not wheelchair accessible)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/coin.png\" alt=\"Price indication\" class=\"wp-image-697\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad0dca9a14fbc34bd002a8798ddc112d\">Free<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-c9c440-f0 inactive\" data-tab=\"2\">\t\t<div\n            id=\"wpmapblock_f6a0c49d\"\n            data-settings='{&quot;map_marker&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;37.5239530&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;126.9803196&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Bugaksan Mountain&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Bugaksan Mountain&quot;,&quot;iconType&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;customIconUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;customIconWidth&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;customIconHeight&quot;:&quot;40&quot;}],&quot;map_zoom&quot;:10,&quot;scroll_wheel_zoom&quot;:false,&quot;map_type&quot;:&quot;GM&quot;,&quot;center_index&quot;:0}'\n            class=\"wpmapblockrender\"\n            style=\"\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 500px;\n\t\t\"\n            >\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Address<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9e200f034d3d1a037b840448c5c0ccf\">Bugaksan Mountain<br>Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-237679-a0 inactive\" data-tab=\"3\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveller Rating:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/tripadviser-1.png\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-692\" style=\"width:66px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bf2a175d40c23aafe28a61b580be7ff\">Based on&nbsp;4 reviews<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest 3 reviews of Bugaksan Mountain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82bdc59c1de10381db735fad4729ff31\">Feb 2021<br>by CanisHan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good mountain behind the Blue House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39d79e5a910d5c305303d8aa516babba\">This mountain was located around the Blue House, so there was supervised the police, and had entrance time limitations. Because of the North Korea&#8217;s attack by guerrillas a few decades ago, there was still restricted area. But the traveler was no problem to climb this mountain. There had beautiful Seoul view, and could walk with Fortress trail. In Seoul, there was one of good mountain to enjoy walking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-915a04fc2c628ebce59aad9c7104c1be\">Oct 2019<br>by WindSister04<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Present &amp; Don&#8217;t Break the Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a2ab2dee6207f11e1ec7ced4908c45c\">So this place has restricted access &#8211; after a unit of NK Special Forces infiltrated Seoul in 1968, public access to this area was limited for forty years. It reopened to the public in 2007. For people who are looking for a hike that is challenging, out of the ordinary, and not crowded with tourists, this is it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ada94c96f5b27bff9fe2457c57c38dd\">Jan 2019<br>by JHL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good mountain to climb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7119b4abb5ff769d4050bdd14ec61477\">This is a mountain behind Cheongwadae. Less developed than other mountains because this mountain has some restricted areas. And that is the reason to visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/UserReview-g186338-d187549?partnerReturnTo=[RETURNTO]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Write a <\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/UserReviewEdit-g294197-d8724136-Bugaksan_Mountain-Seoul.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/UserReview-g186338-d187549?partnerReturnTo=[RETURNTO]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g294197-d8724136-Reviews-Bugaksan_Mountain-Seoul.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read more reviews on Tripadvisor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40c5fc845e7892bf57c4b7e3a6da1eb1\"><strong>\u00a9 2024&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tripadvisor<\/a>&nbsp;LLC. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bugaksan is a spectacular mountain in Seoul. It is home to the Gyeongbokgung Palace and a recently restored city wall. View the palace and old city wall then walk along one or two of the easy hiking trails. In Spring, you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms. This is an area of great natural beauty and a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of Seoul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bugaksan is the highest peak in central Seoul, standing at 342 meters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was once a restricted military area due to its location near the presidential residence (the Blue House), but reopened to the public in 2007.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trails pass by restored sections of the Seoul Fortress Wall, built during the Joseon Dynasty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In spring, Bugaksan is famous for its cherry blossoms, while autumn brings stunning foliage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the summit, hikers can enjoy breathtaking views of Gyeongbokgung Palace, downtown Seoul, and the Han River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting Bugaksan Mountain is like stepping into Seoul\u2019s natural storybook, where history, nature, and breathtaking views come together above the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/izakharenko.tafewest.com\/seoul\/index.php\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"57\">Contact us<\/a> for information on all transport and ticketing options, as well as details about visiting Bugaksan Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/summary>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760883637828\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><br\/>Is it beginner\u2011friendly?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>Yes\u2014well\u2011marked moderate trails are available.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bugaksan Fortress Wall viewpoints About Bugaksan is a spectacular mountain in Seoul. 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