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Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters (2,744 ft), Insubong 810.5 meters (2,659 ft), Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters (2,582.0 ft). Because of its height and the fact that it borders a considerable portion of the city, Bukhansan is a major landmark visible from most city districts. The name "Bukhansan" means "big mountain in the north", referring to the fact that it is the northern border of the city. During the Joseon era, the peaks marked the extreme northern boundary of Seoul.
Bukhansan is the highest mountain within Seoul city boundaries. Apart from Bukhansan, there are seven other mountains including Dobongsan and Suraksan that are over 600 meters high within the city.
Popular throughout the year, Bukhansan, and Bukhansan National Park, which was formed in 1983, are renowned for birdwatching, hiking and rockclimbing. Bukhansan attracts a large number of hikers; around 5 million per year.
A national park is a park in use for conservation purposes. Often it is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently, there is a common idea: the conservation of 'wild nature' for posterity and as a symbol of national pride. An international organization, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and its World Commission on Protected Areas, has defined "National Park" as its Category II type of protected areas.
While this type of national park had been proposed previously, the United States established the first "public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people", Yellowstone National Park, in 1872. Although Yellowstone was not officially termed a "national park" in its establishing law, it was always termed such in practice and is widely held to be the first and oldest national park in the world. The first area to use "national park" in its creation legislation was the US's Mackinac Island, in 1875. Australia's Royal National Park, established in 1879, was the world's third official national park. In 1895 ownership of Mackinac Island was transferred to the State of Michigan as a state park and national park status was consequently lost. As a result, Australia's Royal National Park is by some considerations the second oldest national park now in existence.
The Bukhansan National Park (Korean: 북한산국립공원, 北漢山國立公園) in Seoul and Gyeonggi covers an area of 79.92 km2 (30.86 sq mi) and was established on 2 April 1983. Bukhansan means "mountains north of the Han River."
The park contains forested areas, temples and granite peaks. The three main peaks are Baekundae, 836.5 m (2,744 ft), Insubong, 810.5 m (2,659 ft) and Mangnyeongdae, 799.5 m (2,623 ft). Due to its popularity with hikers and Seoul residents, some trails are closed on a rotation basis to protect the local environment.
The Bukhansanseong Fortress is located in the park, together with its 9.5 km (5.9 mi) long defensive wall. A fortress was first built on this site in 132 AD to protect Seoul from foreign invasions, and it was expanded to its current size in 1711. It was reconstructed after damage sustained in the Korean War. Despite its name, this mountain is in Seoul, South Korea, so this mountain should not be confused with North Korea (also referred to as 북한, bukhan).
Coordinates: 36°N 128°E / 36°N 128°E / 36; 128
South Korea ( listen), officially the Republic of Korea (Hangul: 대한민국; hanja: 大韓民國; RR: Daehanminguk, listen) and commonly referred to as Korea, is a sovereign state in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name Korea is derived from the ancient Kingdom of Goguryeo, also known as Koryŏ. Highly urbanized at 92%, Koreans lead a distinctive urban lifestyle with half of them living in the Seoul Capital Area, the world's second largest city with over 25 million residents and a leading global city with the fourth largest economy, rated in 2016 as the world's most livable megacity and safest city to live in. Highly mountainous, Korea is a popular winter sport destination in Asia, hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The earliest Korean pottery dates to 8000 BC, with three kingdoms flourishing at 1st century BC. One of them, Goguryeo, ruled Northeast China, parts of Russia and Mongolia under Gwanggaeto the Great. Since their unification into Silla and Balhae in the 7th century, Korea enjoyed over a millennium of relative tranquility under long lasting dynasties with innovations like Hangul, the unique alphabet created by Sejong the Great in 1446, enabling anyone to easily learn to read and write. Its rich and vibrant culture left 17 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity, the third largest in the world, along with 12 World Heritage Sites. Korea was annexed by Imperial Japan in 1910 due to its strategic and central location, after whose surrender in 1945, it was divided into North and South Korea. A North Korean invasion lead to the Korean War (1950–53). Peace has since mostly continued with the two agreeing to work peacefully for reunification and the South solidifying peace as a regional power with the world's 10th largest defence budget and strong global alliances. In 2016, Korea was rated as the world's safest country to live in, with the lowest crime rate.
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When it comes to hiking in Seoul, Korea many are surprised to find out about Mount Bukhansan National Park (북한산국립공원) where you have numerous hiking trails and trekking options to suit beginners, intermediate and advanced hikers. Bukhansan Mountain is over 78 kilometers wide and you can reach various hiking trails from different access points. We ended up choosing Dobongsan (도봉산) climbing up Uiam (우이암) path using. With your best bet is to the Seoul metro and/or bus to begin your hike. We ended up going on Line Number 1 to Dobongsan Station (도봉산역). Join us for our Seoul hike where we also eating traditional hiking Korean food such as haemul pajeon (해물파전), Hotteok (호떡) and makgeoli (막걸리). GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-...
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Through conventional hiking, Baegundae Peak (836.5m) is the highest point you can reach in Bukhansan National Park in Seoul, South Korea. We took the Bukhansanseong course, the most popular route to the peak in which we were blessed by beautiful, sunny weather with cool breezes. It's no easy climb, but the view is spectacular at the top, truly unforgettable and well worth it! ===================== Video Shot 100% with GoPro Hero4 Black Camera http://GoPro.com ===================== Music Songs: "A Sky Full of Stars", "True Love" Performed by Coldplay (p) 2014 Parlophone Records Limited Taken from the album "Ghost Stories" http://coldplay.com ===================== Disclaimer (PLEASE READ): Although the video footage may be original, the music choice is not. Big courtesy to Rafael Saucedo's v...
Hey Friends and Family, Hiking in South Korea has been on my bucketlist!! It's no joke hiking up a mountain. Although it looks pretty simple it took 2 hours to reach the top. It takes serious endurance!! WORTH IT. Love, alicieavang Music: EXO - 3.6.5 EXO - Lucky
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Amazing experience in Bukhansan National Park - Seoul - South Korea. Mickael, Frank and me reached the peack in 1 hour. We wanted to see the sunset! Increible experiencia en Bukhansan. Muy recomendado! :) Antes de empezar nos dijeron que se tarda normalmente 2 horas, pero queríamos ver el atardecer y tuvimos que hacer el recorrido en 1 hora.
My friends and I take a day hike to Baegundae, the highest peak in Bukhansan National Park, located in northern Seoul. Discover more tips for conquering this trail at http://www.enroutetraveler.com/tips-for-conquering-mt-bukhansan-in-seoul/ Questions or recommendations? Leave your comments for other travelers below. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: BE RESTLESS + SEEK MORE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: En Route Traveler brings you tips, guides, and stories that spark wanderlust within the independent traveler. Be restless, seek more. Discover our online communities: Website: http://www.enroutetraveler.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnRouteTraveler Instagram: http://instagram.com/enroutetraveler/ Twitter: http:...
When it comes to hiking in Seoul, Korea many are surprised to find out about Mount Bukhansan National Park (북한산국립공원) where you have numerous hiking trails and trekking options to suit beginners, intermediate and advanced hikers. Bukhansan Mountain is over 78 kilometers wide and you can reach various hiking trails from different access points. We ended up choosing Dobongsan (도봉산) climbing up Uiam (우이암) path using. With your best bet is to the Seoul metro and/or bus to begin your hike. We ended up going on Line Number 1 to Dobongsan Station (도봉산역). Join us for our Seoul hike where we also eating traditional hiking Korean food such as haemul pajeon (해물파전), Hotteok (호떡) and makgeoli (막걸리). GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-...
My best friend Josh and I hiked one of the most popular mountains and national parks in Korea. Bukhansan National Park attracts around 5 million visitors each year. But please be careful because the routes can be slippery and dangerous, however, the view is spectacular and worth it! If I remember correctly, the whole journey took us nearly 8 hours to complete so be prepared emotionally and physically to endure some pain. I will include a link to the official website. Also, if you have any questions regarding about this place or any place I have visited, leave me a comment below. Thanks guys! Subscribe to my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/roamwithjohn1122 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roamwithjohn/ Like my Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roamwithjohn/ ...
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Last leg of our Korea trip where I found out that my favourite activity (except kbeauty shopping) was cycling along Hangang!!! I really love long(er) holidays! Here's to our next trip hopefully real soon... Skip to Highlights: 0:25 Garosu-gil 가로수 길 0:30 Mr Holmes Bakehouse 미스터홈즈베이크하우스 1:08 Happy Day Spa Hongdae 홍대 해피데이스파 1:43 Hiking Bukhansan 북한산 3:39 Tongin Market 통인시장 4:06 Hangang River 한강 Watch Day 1 - 3 | Busan Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XbxXcV_qs0 Watch Day 4 - 7 | Seoul Vlog Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukcy-qkjydM Watch Day 6 Everland Theme Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDVjzcQUeFE 🎥 Shot using GoPro & iphone 6s plus 🎼 Music: High by JPB, Standing Here, Heartland
Read more at: http://www.theseoulguide.com/day-trips/bukhansan-national-park/ Bukhansan National Park is a national park located in the Seoul metropolitan area popular for its scenery, hiking trails, streams, and granite peaks. The park is named after the tallest mountain in Seoul, Bukhansan, which means “mountains north of the Han River.”
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5. Bukhansan National Park The last and best experience of nature in the city! We take you to this national park through the easily accessible Dongdaemun course. 5. 북한산 도심 속 자연 탐방의 끝판왕! 버스로도 쉽게 갈 수 있는 북한산 대동문 코스 여행길로 함께 떠나본다.
I everyone! I went hiking with my friends last week!! We went to Bukhansan National Park and it was so much fun! I tried to record my hike u and down as much as i could and remembered to record :D. Hope you enjoy this relatively long video :D but make sure to check out the views in the end. It was amazing!!! Music credits: "Off to Osaka" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Acid Trumpet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Bicycle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Opportunity Walks" Kevin MacLeod (incomp...