Bukhansan
북한산 · 서울특별시
A mountain on the border of Seoul and Gyeonggi Province with an elevation of 835.6m.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bukhansan National Park3:14
Welcome to Bukhansan National Park, a towering granite fortress that stands as the rugged, beating heart of Seoul. As a scholar of Korean history and geography, I invite you to join me on an expansive journey across these…
Listen in the app2Uidong Valley and the Mountain Base3:28
We begin our exploration at the base of the mountain, in the historic and vibrant valley of Uidong. The name Ui is derived from the geological formations higher up the slopes, specifically a peak known as Uiam, which translates…
Listen in the app3Harujae Pass and the Approach3:10
Leaving the paved roads behind, we now find ourselves on the rugged dirt and stone paths leading up toward Harujae Pass. The transition from the gentle valley to the true mountain trail is abrupt and demanding. …
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We have now reached the final and most perilous section of our ascent, the terrifyingly steep push to Baegundae, the highest point of Bukhansan at eight hundred thirty six meters. Passing through the narrow stone archway known as…
Listen in the app5Daedongmun and the Fortress Wall3:12
Having survived the dizzying heights of Baegundae, we now transition to an entirely different kind of historical and physical landscape. We are walking along the main ridge of the mountain, following the undulating path of the…
Listen in the app6Munsubong Peak and the Dinosaur Ridge3:02
Leaving the relative ease of the fortress wall behind, we face a grueling, steep ascent that tests our endurance once again. Our destination is Munsubong, a commanding peak that stands at an elevation of seven hundred and twenty…
Listen in the app7Bibong Peak and the Silla Monument2:57
Navigating the rocky, undulating path of the Bibong Ridge, we approach a site of immense historical and archaeological magnitude. The terrain here is distinct from the main ridge. …
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As we depart from the high, rocky exposure of Bibong, we transition onto the Tangchundae Ridge, beginning our long, steady descent back toward the urban embrace of Seoul. The physical relief is immediate. …
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At last, we breach the final ledge and step onto the ultimate pinnacle of the mountain: Baegundae. At an elevation of eight hundred and thirty six meters, you are now standing on the highest geographical point in the Seoul…
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As our journey across the formidable peaks and ancient ridges of Bukhansan comes to an end, we find ourselves standing at the precipice where wild nature collides abruptly with the relentless pace of modern Seoul. Take a moment…
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What is Bukhansan?
Bukhansan is a place in 서울특별시 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 서울특별시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 30 min 43 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.6608, 126.9933 |
| Last updated |
