Seoul City Wall
한양도성 · 서울특별시
A fortress wall surrounding the downtown area of Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Seoul City Wall2:52
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the profound and enduring perimeter of the Seoul City Wall. I invite you to stand near the majestic Sungnyemun, the Great South Gate, and gaze upon the sprawling metropolis before you. …
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Our physical ascent into the mountainous northern territory commences at the formidable Changuimun, the Northwest Gate. Nestled tightly within a high, narrow valley between the rugged peaks of Inwangsan and Baegaksan, this…
Listen in the app3Baegakmaru2:45
As you finally conquer the relentless, nearly vertical wooden staircases, your lungs burning and your heart pounding a frantic rhythm, you step onto the glorious summit of Baegakmaru. You have reached the absolute peak of…
Listen in the app4The January 21st Pine Tree
Descending slightly from the windswept isolation of the summit, the stone path guides you into a serene, shaded grove where you will encounter a profoundly sobering natural monument. It is formally known as the January…
Listen in the app5Cheongundae
Continuing your trek along the undulating, rocky ridge, you arrive at the flat, expansive, and beautifully situated observatory known as Cheongundae. If you step to the edge of the stone parapet, this precise location offers the…
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As the trail gradually descends from the high ridges and plunges into a dense, shadowy, and remarkably quiet pine forest, it leads you to the grand, isolated, and highly enigmatic structure of Sukjeongmun, the Great North Gate.…
Listen in the app7Hyehwamun
As you leave the commanding, windy heights and the dense forests of the northern mountains behind, the fortress wall gracefully descends into the gentler, highly residential slopes of Waryong Park. This pathway ultimately leads…
Listen in the app8Naksan Park
We now enter the gentle, rolling contours and the highly romanticized atmosphere of the Naksan section. Often affectionately referred to as the Camel Mountain by locals due to its smoothly sloping, twin humps, this is by far the…
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Our long journey finally descends completely from the elevated mountain parks and plunges fully into the vibrant, neon-illuminated, and intensely crowded heart of the city, bringing us to the somber yet utterly fascinating…
Listen in the app10Closing
Finally, we arrive at the verdant, ascending slopes of Namsan, Mount Nam, which stands as the true geographical, emotional, and touristic center of Seoul. From this highly elevated, peaceful sanctuary, I ask you to turn around…
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What is Seoul City Wall?
Seoul City Wall 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 | 8 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5728, 127.0085 |
| Last updated |
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