Parks · Our pick in Seoul
Bukhansan National Park
Granite peaks in the city
Granite peaks, temples and forest trails on the northern edge of the city, reached by metro and bus.
Our take
- Start early
- Proper shoes
- Address
- North Seoul, Seoul
- Website
- english.knps.or.kr
About Bukhansan National Park
Bukhansan National Park rises on the northern edge of Seoul, its granite peaks crossed by trails and dotted with temples (Korea National Park Service, knps.or.kr).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bukhansan National Park before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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What’s nearby
Distances from Bukhansan National Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Bukchon9.3 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Changdeokgung9.5 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Gyeongbokgung9.8 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- The DDP11 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- N Seoul Tower13 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- COEX19 kmCar or taxi 70 min
- Lotte World Tower20 kmCar or taxi 76 min
Main railway stations
- Seoul Station12 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Yongsan Station15 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Suseo Station (SRT)22 kmCar or taxi 83 min
Location
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