Gyeonggi
Seoul
Jongno

Bugaksan

Bugaksan is a mountain in the north of , South Korea. It famously overlooks the former royal palace as well as the former presidential residence, the Blue House.
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 342 metres
  • Description: mountain in Seoul, South Korea
  • Also known as: “Bugak Mountain”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Cheong Wa Dae.

is a former royal palace in , South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.

Park
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, also known as the Blue House, is a public park that was the former and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in 's , directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022.

Castle
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Changgyeonggung is a palace located in , South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jung and Seodaemun-Mapo.

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is in , constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. is busier than its tranquil neighbor, with hundreds of offices buildings and endless streets of frantic shopping, but scattered among the hustle and bustle are more historic gems.

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Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern , by the banks of the Han River. They're most notable for their colleges and universities, resulting in a distinctly youthful culture, especially in the twin subdistricts of Hongdae and Sinchon, separated by a single subway stop, a 10-minute bus ride, or a 20-minute walk.

Locality
Photo: Jtm71, CC BY 2.0 kr.
Gyeonghuigung is a palace located in , . It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.

Bugaksan

Latitude
37.593° or 37° 35′ 35″ north
Longitude
126.9737° or 126° 58′ 25″ east
Elevation
342 metres (1,122 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HXVF+5F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2668271331
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q625677
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Thai—“Bugaksan” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “北岳山”
  • Chinese: “北嶽山”
  • Hungarian: “Pugakszan”
  • Japanese: “プガクサン”
  • Japanese: “北岳山”
  • Korean: “백악산”
  • Korean: “북악산”
  • Ladin: “Bugaksan”
  • Persian: “بوگاسن”
  • Persian: “کوه بوگاگ”
  • Thai: “พูกักซัน”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Cheongun-dong and Buam-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 만세동방 약수터 and Cheongundae High place.

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