Bukhansan National Park
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The Bukhansan National Park in Seoul and Gyeonggi covers an area of 79.92 km². and was established on 2 April 1983.
The park contains forested areas, temples and granite peaks, the most famous of which are Baekundae (836.5m), Insubong (810.5m) and Mangnyeongdae (799.5m). 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 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.
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