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Top 10 places to visit in Gwanak, Seoul
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist attractions in Gwanak, Seoul, where beautiful scenery and unique culture coexist.
This ranking was selected based on the popularity rankings of the Korea Tourism Organization and includes attractions where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and a variety of experiences.
If you are preparing for a trip, refer to this list and create special memories with your loved ones. enjoy your trip!
Gwanaksan Mountain
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Introduction to Gwanaksan Mountain
Gwanaksan Mountain (632.2m), which rises south of the Han River in Seoul, was called Gwanaksan Mountain because the rock at the top resembles the shape of a hat.
In 1973, when Gwanak-gu was divided from Yeongdeungpo-gu, the name of the mountain became the name of the district.
It was designated as an urban natural park in 1968, and today it is a popular resting place for many Seoul citizens and has become a famous landmark in Seoul.
Gwanaksan Mountain, which has rocky peaks exposed throughout the mountain and deep valleys, forms a rugged mountain landscape. It is close to the city center, so anyone can climb the mountain in a day. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom near the entrance of Gwanaksan Mountain in spring, and an azalea festival is held when azaleas are in bloom.
The dense greenery in the summer, the majestic sound of the East and West Falls deep in the valley, the autumn leaves in the fall, and the snowy landscape in the winter make Gwanak a famous mountain.
It is said that when King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong-gye, established Seoul as his capital, he built two temples, Yeonjusa Temple and Wongaksa Temple, at the top of Gwanaksan Mountain to accommodate the wreaths. There are large and small temples and hermitages, including Wongaksa Temple and Yeonjuam Temple at the top.
Yeonjudae, located on a precarious cliff, is where all the hiking trails on Gwanaksan Mountain converge.
Gwanaksan Mountain has a barrier-free forest climbing course and several hiking trails.
The representative hiking trail starts from the entrance of Seoul National University in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, and there is a trail behind Gwacheon Middle School in Jungang-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Gwanaksan basic information
Website https://www.gwanak.go.kr
Parking facilities Gwanaksan Management Office parking lot
Open all year round on days off
Gwanaksan Nakseongdae Park
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Introduction to Gwanaksan Nakseongdae Park
Nakseongdae Park was created to commemorate General Inheon-gong Gang Gam-chan (948-1031), a famous general of Goryeo.
Nakseongdae is the birthplace of General Gang Gam-chan and is named after a legend that a large star fell on the general's birthplace when he was born.
In 1973, the Seoul Metropolitan Government organized the surrounding area and created a shrine and annexed buildings.
A shrine was built on the east side of the park, called Anguksa Temple, to enshrine the general's portrait, and the outer three gates, Angukmun and Naeseammun, were built in front.
Anguksa Temple was built modeled after the Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju, which represents the wooden architecture of the Goryeo Dynasty, and has an octagonal blue tile roof, giving it a majestic feel.
Inside the gate, the three-story stone pagoda of Nakseongdae was moved from the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan, and a historical monument has been erected across from the pagoda.
Nakseongdae Park is a beautiful place with a dense forest, flowers bloom depending on the season, and autumn leaves in autumn.
There are birch forests, pine forests, oak forests, aspen colonies, and fir forests, and the total length of the trail is 3km.
In addition, there is a pond, an outdoor play yard, and an outdoor wedding hall.
Because it is located close to the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University, many people visit it, making it a popular tourist attraction in the southern part of Seoul.
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Gwanaksan Nakseongdae Park basic information
Website http://www.gwanak.go.kr/
Parking facilities available: Nakseongdae 1 public parking lot (fee: 1,500 won for 30 minutes / 3,000 won for 60 minutes)
Open all year round on days off
Former Belgian Consulate in Seoul (currently, Namseoul Museum of Living, Seoul Museum of Art)
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Introduction to the former Belgian Consulate in Seoul (currently Namseoul Museum of Living, Seoul Museum of Art)
Established in 1903 and completed in 1905, this building was constructed by Japan's North Yuk Civil Engineering Company, designed by Kisai Kohaku, and supervised by Seojima.
In Duonghwa's Gyeongseong Strategy, it is recorded that Leon Bancar, a Belgian plenipotentiary who entered the country in 1900, settled here in October 1902 and began construction of a consulate.
Afterwards, in 1919, the consulate moved to 18 Chungmuro 1-ga, and this building was used as the headquarters of the Japanese Hoengbin Life Insurance Company, then as the official residence of the Japanese Navy Ministry of Attaché, and after liberation, it was used as the Naval Military Police.
In 1970, it was used by a commercial bank, and in August 1982, it was moved to its current location in Namhyeon-dong and used as the archives of the Korea Commercial Bank (currently Woori Bank).
It is currently being renovated as the Namseoul branch of the Seoul Museum of Art and is being used as a cultural space for residents.
The building has one underground floor and two above-ground floors, and is made of a mix of brick and stone. The classical style entrance and Ionic order stone pillars on the balcony clearly show that it has a very beautiful exterior style.
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Basic information about the former Belgian Consulate in Seoul (currently Namseoul Museum of Living, Seoul Museum of Art)
Homepage http://sema.seoul.go.kr
http://www.cha.go.kr
Operating hours [Art Museum]
Weekdays 10:00~20:00
Weekends 10:00~18:00
※ Entry allowed until 1 hour before closing time.
Parking facilities not available
Day off: Every Monday / January 1 / May 21
Namhyeon-dong, Seoul
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Introduction to Namhyeon-dong, Seoul
Judging by the pieces of lattice pottery collected at the time of discovery, this place was identified as a kiln site from the Baekje period and was designated as a historic site in 1976.
Although the kiln is destroyed, it is the only Baekje pottery kiln site along the Han River. It is a historic site that attracts attention along with the Baramdri Earthen Fortress, Gommal Earthen Fortress, Samseong Mountain Fortress, Acha Mountain Fortress across the river, the Baekje Stone Mound Tomb in Seokchon-dong, and the Bangi-dong Ancient Tombs, etc., representing the culture of the Baekje period and the Three Kingdoms. It is a valuable resource for researching the culture of the times.
This kiln site, located in a privately owned field, is currently being preserved in an unexcavated state, and has black soil spread over an area of approximately 661 m² (200 pyeong).
And 1080-1 Namhyeon-dong, about 500 meters west of here, connected to the embankment on the east side of the Sadang Elementary School grounds, is believed to be a key site for Silla pottery.
Here, carbonized ash and charcoal debris remained close to the wall, the site of a kiln was identified, and a large amount of pottery pieces were recovered.
It is presumed that during the Three Kingdoms period and the Unified Silla period, this place had very suitable conditions as a kiln site for firing pottery.
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Basic information on Namhyeon-dong, Seoul
Website http://www.gwanak.go.kr/
http://www.cha.go.kr
Bongcheon-dong Rock-carved Maitreya Buddha Statue
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Introduction to Bongcheon-dong Rock-carved Maitreya Buddha Statue
If you climb up the northern valley of Gwanaksan Mountain and pass the mineral spring, there is a huge cliff. There is a seated image of Maitreya Buddha carved on the northern rock face overlooking Seoul.
This Buddha statue is a seated Buddha holding a lotus bud and sitting on a lotus pedestal.
Her face is gentle and voluptuous, and her body is slightly turned to the left.
The head halo is surrounded by a double border, and the body halo is indicated by a single engraved line.
The body is covered in robes, with the chest slightly protruding and the parallel undergarments worn underneath, along with the knots tying the undergarments, are detailed in carvings.
The low profile, Soban's hair, and a somewhat full-bodied, slender face show quite excellent techniques.
These characteristics are clearly visible in the slender body and oval-shaped shoulders, showing that Maitreya belief was quite popular in the Joseon Dynasty society in the 17th century.
The Rock-carved Maitreya Buddha in Bongcheon-dong is highly regarded as a work that can serve as a standard representative Buddhist statue of the 17th century Joseon Dynasty.
Bongcheon-dong Rock-carved Maitreya Buddha Statue Basic Information
Website https://www.gwanak.go.kr
No parking facilities
Jeongjeonggonggang Sasang Cemetery Station
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Introduction to Jeongjeonggonggang Sasang Cemetery Station
This is a memorial stone for Jeongjeonggong Gosasang (1519-1581), erected in the 39th year of King Sukjong's reign (1713) in the Joseon Dynasty.
He passed the Simasi examination in 1543 (the 38th year of King Jungjong's reign) and passed the civil service examination for the civil service examination in 1546 (the first year of King Myeongjong's reign), became a member of Hallim, and held numerous government positions.
Afterwards, he served as Uuijeong and Yeongjungchubusa, and after his death, when his son-in was listed as a public servant, he was posthumously promoted to Yeonguijeong.
As the grandfather of General Kang Hong-rip (1570-1627), the teacher played a major role in diplomacy, serving as Seongjeolsa of the Ming Dynasty in 1561, envoy to the envoys in 1568, and provincial governor of the Ming Dynasty in 1570. In normal times, the country's troubles were not caused by fortune, but by manpower. Since it was not possible to do this, I remained aloof from the faction.
The Shinto epitaph was written by Kwon, the main text was written by Lee Jin-geom, and the entire epitaph was written by Kwon Gyu.
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Basic information about Jeongjeonggonggang Sasang Cemetery
Hyomin-gong Lee Gyeong-jik's gravesite
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Introduction to Hyomin-gong and Lee Gyeong-jik’s gravesite
This is the memorial stone of Hyomin-gong Lee Gyeong-jik, erected in the 9th year of King Hyeonjong's reign (1668) in the Joseon Dynasty.
The teacher was a disciple of Baeksa Lee Hang-bok and Sagye Kim Jang-saeng, and after passing the Siknyeonsi and Junggwangbyeolsi exams in succession in 1605, he took the civil service exam and started his first civil service at Seungmunwon, serving as a governor of Ganghwa and holding many government positions such as provincial governor and Hojopanseo until his death. went through
In 1617 (the 9th year of King Gwanghaegun's reign), he visited Japan as an official of the Hoedapsa Temple, and in 1642 (the 2nd year of King Injo's reign), he made a contribution as a Jeolla Jeoldosa during the Yi Gwal Rebellion. In 1627 (the 5th year of King Injo's reign), he served as a military commander during the Jeongmyoho Rebellion and served as an envoy of Later Geumguk. Negotiated and reached an agreement.
The epitaph was written by Kim Ryu and written by his third son, Jeong Yeong, and his tomb is located in the middle of this cemetery.
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Basic information about Hyomin-gong Lee Gyeong-jik's grave site
Gwaneumsa Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Gwaneumsa Temple (Seoul)
Gwaneumsa Temple is a temple located at the foot of the last peak extending northeast from the main peak of Gwanaksan Mountain.
It is a subsidiary temple of Jogyesa Temple, the headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
It is one of the treasured temples founded by State Preceptor Doseon in the 9th year of the reign of Queen Jinseong, the 51st ruler of Silla (895).
Bibo Temple originated from the Buddhist idea that if you build a temple in a good place and pray, your country will prosper.
It was used as a place for prayer for over a thousand years, and was expanded by the head priest in 1924.
In 1974, Jinseondang monk Park Jong-ha took office as the head priest and began reconstruction, building the main hall, Yongwanggak, Jonggak, and the stone pagoda with the inscription of Immediate Buddha.
It is often said that it was founded by monks at Bongeunsa Temple around the 20th year of King Gojong's reign in the Joseon Dynasty, but in reality, the fact that it was rebuilt at that time seems to have been misrepresented.
It is said that it was called Gwaneumsa Temple because it houses Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who is said to listen to the voices of the world and immediately provide relief.
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Gwaneumsa Temple (Seoul) Basic Information
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
Jaunam (Seoul)
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Introduction to Jaunam (Seoul)
Located halfway up the valley behind Seoul National University's New Engineering Building, formerly known as Jaha-dong, this temple was founded by Buddhist monk Muhak in the 5th year of King Taejo's reign (1396).
The Jaunam record left by Monk Namheo records that it was repaired in the 13th year of King Yeongjo's reign (1734), and the memorial tablet made by King Seongjong for his mother has still been handed down.
The current Jaunam Temple first began to look like a temple in 1976 when Buddhist monk Boryun entered Jaunam Temple and built Daeungjeon and Chilseonggak Sansingak.
The main hall of Jaunam was originally called the Avalokitesvara Hall because it only housed the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, but one day, monk Boryun received a revelation from the Buddha and enshrined the Buddha statue of Sakyamuni and the Bodhisattva Daeseji and Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara on its left and right, and changed the name of the pavilion to Daeungjeon.
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Jaunam (Seoul) basic information
Yaksusa Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Yaksusa Temple (Seoul)
Yaksusa (藥水寺) is a temple belonging to the Diocese of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is a temple under the direct control of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was once called Geumgangsan Mountain of the South due to its beautiful mountainous terrain and many forests. Gwanaksan Mountain, one of the five peaks of Gyeonggi Province, has magnificent strangely shaped rocks and deep valleys. It is located in Sillim-dong.
Originally, Sillim-dong was named because the village was lush with forests. It was Siheung-gun, Gyeonggi-do until the Joseon Dynasty, and was included in Seoul in 1963.
It was first founded by an unknown monk in the 3rd year of King Sejong's reign.
Afterwards (in the 17th year of King Gojong's reign), Queen Myeongseong rebuilt the temple, making it a place for spiritual prayer and deep devotion, and it is said that the visits of donors continued endlessly.
Afterwards, it was completely destroyed by fire around 1923, but the head monk at the time, Yeongwon Daesa, rebuilt the temple and it became a study center for ascetics as it is today.
In 1995, the Buddhist temple was re-launched for the sermon, and in 1998, the temple was rebuilt. It serves as a place for prayers for devout Buddhists, a place for citizens to zen, and a place for mental and physical training, providing a comfortable resting place for citizens who visit Mt. Gwanak on holidays.
In addition, the fresh and clean mineral water that does not dry up even during drought is well known to nearby citizens and Buddhists.
The layout of the temple is centered around Daeungjeon, with Eunghyanggak on the left, Seolbeopjeon in front, and Samseonggak to the east.
The main hall has three rooms on the front and two rooms on the sides with a gable roof. Inside, there is a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, the main Buddha, and a statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva on the left and right.
Behind them, there are the Buddha Buddha portrait, the Seven Stars portrait, the Sinjung portrait, the Jijang portrait, and the Sanshin portrait.
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Yaksusa (Seoul) basic information
Homepage http://blog.naver.com/yaksusablog
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