Bukhansan
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| Bukhansan | |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul: |
북한산
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| Hanja: |
北漢山
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| Revised Romanization: | Bukhansan |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Pukhansan |
Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the north side of Seoul, South Korea. A significant section of Seoul is bordered by Bukhansan, which is a major landmark easily visible from most of the city.
The mountain is 836 meters tall. Its name means "north Han mountain," and refers to its location to the north of the Han River.
Bukhansan, and Bukhansan National Park of which it is a part, is a popular tourist attraction in the Seoul area. It is known as one of the preferred destinations for birdwatching and hiking in the Seoul metropolitan area.
[edit] See also
- List of mountains in Korea
- National parks of South Korea
- Tourism in Seoul
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