The Best Day Trips from Seoul: Winter Mountain Treks

The Best Day Trips from Seoul: Winter Mountain Treks

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Winter trekking on Bukhansan Mountain is a popular trekking route.

Depending on the route, visitors can experience diverse winter scenery.

Bukhansan Mountain is a famous mountain that stretches across Seoul and northern Gyeonggi Province.

At 835.6 meters, it is the highest mountain in the Seoul metropolitan area. Its three peaks—Insubong Peak to the north and Mangyeongdae Peak to the south—are arranged in a triangle around the main peak, Baegundae Peak, and are also known as Samgaksan Mountain.

On the northwestern ridge stands Bukhansanseong Fortress, built during the reign of King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty. Daedongmun Gate, Daeseomun Gate, Daenammun Gate, Daeseongmun Gate, and Bogukmun Gate still remain. Hwagyesa Temple and other historic temples are also located here, along with numerous relics and historical sites. In 1983, Bukhansan Mountain and the surrounding Dobongsan Mountain were designated as Bukhansan National Park.

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