Top 10 places to visit in Gangbuk, Seoul | Travel attraction recommendations
Top 10 places to visit in Gangbuk, Seoul
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 must-visit tourist attractions in Gangbuk, Seoul, which have various charms.
The list is based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity rankings and includes attractions that combine amazing natural scenery, interesting history and culture, and a variety of entertainment options.
I hope this will be helpful to those planning a trip, and I hope you have a fun and happy time. enjoy your trip!
Ui-dong Food Village
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Introduction to Ui-dong Food Village
Ui-dong is a resting place for citizens located in the valley between Dobongsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. From the entrance of Ui-dong, on the left is a hiking trail leading up to Baekundae, and you can climb to the top of Insubong Peak via Doseonsa Temple.
If you go up for about 20 minutes, you can find temples such as Won Buddhism Monastery, Seongbulsa Temple, Yongdeoksa Temple, Seonunsa Temple, and Gwangmyeongsa Temple. The excited atmosphere at the entrance soon calms down and you can feel a different atmosphere.
At the top of the mountain, a military unit is currently stationed, leading to Uiryeong, also known as Rock Pass, where the ecosystem is rarely well-preserved in Seoul.
In Ui-dong, a hiking trail leading to Ui-am is opened.
The road to Ui-am is quite rough, but you have to pass next to Ui-am and climb up to the main tomb of Dobongsan Mountain.
From here, you can ride the Jureung Royal Tomb extending north or descend to Seonghwangdang and Dobong Recreation Area.
※ Uiryeong can only be visited by reservations.
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Basic information about Ui-dong Food Village
Operating hours vary by store
Days off vary by store.
Doseonsa Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Doseonsa (Seoul)
Doseonsa Temple, located on the ridge of Bukhansan Mountain in Gangbuk-gu, is a branch temple of Jogyesa Temple, the headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
It is said that Doseonsa Temple, the main temple of the Patriotic Confession, was founded by State Preceptor Doseon in the second year of the reign of King Gyeongmun (862).
This temple was built by State Preceptor Doseon of the late Silla Dynasty when he was exploring a famous mountain scenic site and predicted that it would be a place to revive Buddhism in the era of the end of the law 1,000 years later due to the exquisite mountain scenery and beautiful scenery.
There are no records of reconstruction or repairs until the late Joseon Dynasty, but there is a record of monks standing guard at this temple when Bukhansanseong Fortress was being built.
At Doseonsa Temple's Myeongbujeon, the portraits of the late President Park Chung-hee, the late First Lady Yook Young-soo (Daedeokhwa), and the late Hyundai Group Chairman Chung Ju-young, with whom he had a close relationship during his lifetime, are enshrined, and in the front yard of Myeongbujeon, there is an old Bodhi tree that a high priest brought from India and planted about 200 years ago. The writing on the Daeungjeon signboard, which records that it was written by a 12-year-old boy, arouses admiration from those who see it.
At Cheongdam Simji, a pond next to the road leading up to the Thousand Buddha Hall, worshipers throw coins and make wishes.
We operate a shuttle bus that arrives at Doseonsa Temple, so if you want to visit this place using the subway, please refer to the website > Religious Administration > Directions.
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Doseonsa (Seoul) basic information
Website http://www.doseonsa.org
Parking facilities available (free)
Open all year round on days off
Hwagyesa Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Hwagyesa Temple (Seoul)
Hwagyesa Temple was originally a hermitage called Bodeokam in a place called Buheo-dong, but later, in the 17th year of King Jungjong's reign (1522), Bodeokam was moved to the southern part of Hwagye-dong and a Buddhist temple and yosachae were built, and it was renamed Hwagyesa Temple.
It was completely destroyed by fire in 1618, the 10th year of King Gwanghaegun's reign, and was rebuilt by Monk Dowol the following year.
It is located at the end of Kalbawi Ridge, southeast of Samgaksan Mountain, the core of Bukhansan Mountain. It is close to the city center and adjacent to residential areas, but is surrounded by forests and valleys, making it a representative temple in Gangbuk-gu where you can feel the comfort of nature and the quiet atmosphere of a mountain temple.
In particular, Hwagyesa Temple is the birthplace of the Avalokitesvara International Zen Center started by Monk Seungsan, and is also a central temple for Zen meditation practice and international missionary work practiced by foreign monks and Buddhists here.
At Hwagyesa Temple, there are four o'clock services and prayers every day, and a family Buddhist service is held every Sunday.
Hwagyesa Temple is also a gateway to education.
Since its accreditation in 2002, Hwagyesa Buddhist University has been educating about 700 Buddhists every year.
The basic doctrine course and the liberal arts course to learn the Sutra of Heavenly Sutra, Buddhist service, Heart Sutra and consciousness are held for 3 months each. The 2-year Buddhist college course is divided into day and weekend classes, and the graduate school and sutra course are each 1 year long. there is.
In addition, religious organizations such as the believers' association, youth association, Nahan University Student Association, student council, and children's association, and within the believers' association, various volunteer groups such as community associations and choirs, are active.
Hwagyesa Temple (Seoul) Basic Information
Homepage http://www.hwagyesa.org
http://www.templestay.com
Operating hours 08:00~18:00
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
National April 19th Democratic Cemetery
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Introduction to the National April 19th Democratic Cemetery
The National April 19 Cemetery at the foot of Samgaksan Mountain (Bukhansan Mountain) is where 224 people who sacrificed their lives during the April 19 Revolution of 1960 while fighting against the power that carried out the March 15, 1960 election rigging are buried, and a memorial tower has been built to commemorate them.
At the center of the monument is an engraved gate commemorating those who died righteously.
The 135,901 m² cemetery grounds are nicely decorated with pine trees, juniper trees, yew trees, and maple trees, and the 1,652.9 m² memorial hall and Yuyeongbong Restoration, which houses the portraits, have a Korean-style wooden building expanded to 330.58 m².
In addition, there are sculptures such as the Symbolic Gate, the Roots of Democracy, and the Flame of Justice, as well as a pond, as well as a walking path and outdoor chairs beautifully laid out with sidewalk blocks.
In May, when the cherry blossoms bloom, Samgaksan Mountain (Bukhansan Mountain) seen from the park can feel both cozy and splendid, like a mother's embrace, and the sunset scenery is spectacular.
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Basic information about the National April 19th Democratic Cemetery
Website http://419.mpva.go.kr/
Operating Hours *Cemetery
- Summer (March-October) 06:00 ~ 18:00
- Winter (November-February) 07:00 ~ 18:00
*Memorial hall and enshrinement site
- Summer (March-October) 09:30 ~ 17:30
- Winter (November-February) 09:30 ~ 16:30
Parking facilities available
Days off Cemetery: Open all year round / Memorial Hall: Every Monday
Samgaksan Mountain
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Introduction to Samgaksan Mountain
Samgaksan Mountain, which rises like a folding screen on the northern outskirts of Seoul, is the center of Bukhansan Mountain and consists of Baekundae, Insubong, and Mangyeongdae.
They originated during the Jurassic period and are shaped like granite domes of various shapes.
It has a light brown color that is rare in other regions. It was exposed to the surface due to the rise and erosion of the ground over a long period of time, and then again through joints and weathering on the surface, giving it the shape it has today.
Therefore, the mountains are rugged and steep compared to their height, and the main axis is made of rocky peaks.
The slope of the mountain slope reaches 70°, and there is a flat area of about 500㎡ at the top of Baekundae, making it a place where climbers and tourists gather.
To the northeast, the mountains of Dobongsan Mountain, where mountain ranges connect with each other, are lined up in a row, and you can see Gangbuk, Dobong, and Nowon-gu below at a glance.
If you turn your eyes to the south, you can see Namhansan Mountain extending to the side across the Han River, and to the southwest, Gwanaksan Mountain comes into view.
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Samgaksan Mountain basic information
Website https://www.cha.go.kr
Operating hours - Summer (March - November) 04:00 - 17:00
- Winter season (December - February) 04:00 - 16:00
clothespin
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Introduction to Clothes Goal
It is a village in the area of Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, and its name comes from the fact that the valley to the east of Samgaksan Mountain had a lot of clear water and was used as a laundry place and rest area.
This place corresponds to the valley of Kalbawi Ridge, where Bukhansan Mountain extends down toward the city.
Inside the valley, there is a hermitage called Samseongam, and at the foot of the mountain on the left is the tomb of Im Sang-soon, a teacher of Gongcho, with a very unusual tombstone.
It is a place name that is still in use, with the ‘Old Site Laelaegol Festival’ being held since 2016.
Take Bus 03 in front of Exit 3 of Suyu Station on Subway Line 4 and get off at the last stop of Laenggol. It is about 200 meters inward.
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Clothes Goal Basic Information
Operating hours 00:00 ~ 24:00
Parking facilities available (Public parking lot on the street in Laenggol)
No days off
Yoon Geuk-yeong’s house
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Introduction to Yoon Geuk-young’s house
The Seoul Metropolitan Government selects and manages treasures worth passing on to future generations among modern and contemporary cultural heritage as ‘Seoul Future Heritage.’
The National April 19th Democratic Cemetery and Moon Ik-hwan's house were included in these, but Yoon Geuk-young's house has special meaning in that it was selected first among them.
Geukyoung Yoon, who was active in the 1920s and 1930s, composed children's songs such as <Half Moon>, <Lunar New Year>, <Three Umbrellas Side by Side>, and <Icicle>.
He is also called ‘Grandpa Half-Moon’ because he produced Korea’s first collection of children’s songs, ‘Bandal’.
The house where he stayed during his lifetime is now used as the Vandal Cultural Center and welcomes visitors.
The space where Yun Geuk-yeong's belongings are displayed adds traces of the passage of time, making you feel at ease as if you were at your grandfather's house.
The softly flowing melody of the children's song brings back memories of childhood.
The National April 19th Democratic Cemetery and Solbat Neighborhood Park are located nearby.
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Basic information about Yoon Geuk-yeong’s house
Operating hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00~17:00
No parking facilities
Day off every Monday
Seoul City Hiking Tourist Center (Bukhansan Mountain)
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Introduction to Seoul City Hiking Tourist Center (Bukhansan Mountain)
Seoul City Climbing Tourist Center (Bukhansan Mountain) is located a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station and provides various services to mountaineering tourists.
We provide hiking tour courses and information (in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese) in downtown Seoul, including Bukhansan Mountain, Bugaksan Mountain, and Inwangsan Mountain, and provide promotional materials such as Seoul tourism guidebooks and maps.
In addition, we run mountaineering tour experience programs on various topics every week for foreigners, and we also operate a rental service for mountaineering equipment such as hiking boots, hiking clothes, hiking sticks, gloves, and crampons for foreigners.
(*Can be rented to Koreans accompanying foreigners.) Meanwhile, there are paid and free lockers where you can store your luggage, and in the lounge, you can relax or make memories with friends, family, and acquaintances who visited together.
Basic information on Seoul City Climbing Tourist Center (Bukhansan Mountain)
Homepage http://seoulhiking.or.kr/
Operating hours 09:00~18:00
Days off: Every Monday (regular holiday), Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok
Ui-dong Meeting Square
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Introduction to Ui-dong Meeting Square
Ui-dong Meeting Plaza is a walking park with a valley located under Bukhansan Mountain.
Ui-dong Meeting Square, which has a playground and walking trails, has a trail and a nearby valley that are great for families to visit.
At Uui-dong Meeting Square, there is Bonghwanggak, which was installed by Uiam Son Byeong-hee, who led the March 1 Independence Movement, to train Cheondogyo leaders, and the June 25 Memorial Monument to commemorate the 88 people from Gangbuk-gu who participated in the Korean War.
It is also a place where you can take in the wonderful scenery near Crown Peak of Bukhansan Mountain in Gangbuk-gu at a glance, and you can also use the Bukhansan Mountain trail.
At the entrance, there is a café where you can simply enjoy tea and coffee.
There is no separate parking space at Ui-dong Meeting Square, and it is located approximately 500 meters away from Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station on the metropolitan subway.
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Ui-dong Meeting Square Basic Information
No parking facilities
Odong Neighborhood Park Children’s Forest Experience Center
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Introduction to Odong Neighborhood Park Children’s Forest Experience Center
Odong Neighborhood Park Children's Forest Experience Center is an experience center located within Odong Neighborhood Park that opened in 2013, and is a place created so that children can always experience the forest and nature close to home.
Odong Neighborhood Park is a large park spanning Beon-dong and Mia-dong in Gangbuk-gu and Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. It has two peaks, Opaesa Temple (123m) and Byeokosan Mountain (135m), forming a hill and is a natural ecological space with well-preserved green forests. no see.
As you follow the path to the forest experience center, you will see various plants such as oak trees, pine trees, azaleas, and chrysanthemums growing naturally, and there are experiential play facilities such as a pond, dirt play ground, forest play house, play deck, rope play, forest classroom, and walking trails, so children can enjoy nature. It is becoming a learning center and a playground in the forest.
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Basic information on Odong Neighborhood Park Children’s Forest Experience Center
Website https://www.gangbuk.go.kr
Operating hours: Always open
No parking facilities
This was an introduction to the top 10 places worth visiting in Gangbuk, Seoul.
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