Bukhansan
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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 836.5 meters above sea level. Its name means "north Han mountain," and refers to its location to the north of the Han River. It also is the marker for the Northern boundary of Joseon Seoul.
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.
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There is a current movement to have the name of Bukhansan reverted. For many years up until now, the three main peaks of the park have collectively been called "Bukhansan"; however, the original collective name of the these three peaks was Samgaksan, meaning "three horned mountains". The head of the Gangbuk-gu District Office in Seoul is leading a petition to have the central government change the name back to the original. [1]
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- List of mountains in Korea
- National parks of South Korea
- Tourism in Seoul
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