things to do in gangbuk-gu, seoul, south korea

Bukhansan Dulle Trail Section 1

Bukhansan Dulle Trail Section 1

Bukhansan Mountain is a mountain representing Seoul, which 5 million people visit every year. It is not easy to hike up to the top, but the dulle t...

Dream Forest

Dream Forest

Dream Forest, previously known as Odong Neighborhood Park, is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. The park is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, and the...

April 19th National Cemetery 4.19

April 19th National Cemetery 4.19

Located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the April 19th National Cemetery was established in memory of the 224 people who lost their lives during...

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in ...

Uidonggyegok Valley

Uidonggyegok Valley

Uidonggyegok Valley is located between Bukhansan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain, and is a popular retreat for locals. Near the entrance to the val...

Odong Neighborhood Park

Odong Neighborhood Park

Odong Neighborhood Park is located in the areas of Beon-dong and Mia-dong in Gangbuk-gu and Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. The park is large in size a...

Doseonsa Temple

Doseonsa Temple

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was trave...

Dream Forest Art Center

Dream Forest Art Center

Dream Forest Art Center, located in Gangbuk, Seoul, is operated by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Composed of two performance venues&nb...

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Samgaksan Mountain

Samgaksan Mountain is a mountain situated on the northern outskirts of Seoul, resembling a folding screen. Its name, meaning triangular mountain, i...

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Seoul Hiking Tourism Center

The Seoul Hiking Tourism Center is located 5 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station and provides various services to hikers. It provid...