Bukhansanseong

Bukhansanseong is a Joseon-era Korean fortress in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea. The present fort was completed in 1711, though plans for the structure date back to 1659.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wonhyobong and Mangyongdae.

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is a peak.

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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ui-dong and Pyeongchang-dong.

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is a dong of , , South Korea. From June 30 of 2008, Former Suyu-4 dong is changed to the administrative dong. Thus can be called either legal dong or administrative dong. is situated 3½ km east of Bukhansanseong.

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is a dong of , , South Korea. Sometimes called the "Beverly Hills of Seoul", due to it being a preferred residential location for Korean celebrities, it still remains a common location used in Korean films and television. is situated 4½ km south of Bukhansanseong.

The districts of Gangbuk, Dobong, Eunpyeong, Seongbuk and Nowon are in the northern part of . It is probably best known for the Bukhan mountain that offers nature and hiking close to the city.

Bukhansanseong

Latitude
37.65202° or 37° 39′ 7″ north
Longitude
126.96906° or 126° 58′ 9″ east
Elevation
387 metres (1,270 feet)
Open location code
8Q98MX29+RJ
Geo­Names ID
10418669
Wiki­data ID
Q496394
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Slovenian—“Bukhansanseong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 北汉山城
  • Chinese: 北漢山城
  • German: Festung Bukhansanseong
  • Indonesian: Bukhansanseong
  • Japanese: 北漢山城
  • Javanese: Bukhansanseong
  • Korean: 북한 산성
  • Korean: 북한산성
  • Persian: بوک‌هان‌سان‌سونگ
  • Persian: دژ بوکهانسان
  • Slovenian: Bukhansansong

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Bukhan and Bamnamugol.

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