Bukhansan itineraries

Baegundae from Ui-dong

The shortest way to Baegundae from Seoul. Climb early, stand over the city, then come down to a table of fresh tofu.

Fortress, then the ridge

Day one climbs Baegundae by the quiet valley path from Daeseomun and ends in a hanok village. Day two crosses the Uisang ridge peak by peak to Daenammun. Both days are real walking.

Across the mountain to Bukchon

Day one is a light walk through a temple and fortress gate. Day two climbs from Daeseomun and drops into Ui-dong. Day three loosens up in the lanes of Bukchon and Buam-dong, with two nights in hanok.

Festivals & seasons

• 1 — Snow on the granite
• 3 — Spring fire-prevention trail closures
• 4 — Azaleas and fresh green
• 7 — Dawn hikes in summer
• 10 — Peak autumn colour
• 11 — Autumn fire-prevention trail closures
• 12 — Winter 4pm entry cut-off

Souvenirs

• Gloves and crampons
• Plain bagels
• Traditional tea