Bugaksan
A mountain in the north of Seoul that overlooks the former royal palace of Gyeongbokgung and the old presidential residence, the Blue House. Along with Inwangsan, Naksan and Namsan it is one of the four mountains that surround the Seoul basin.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.6061, 126.9832
Get the Bugaksan stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Bugaksan. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Seoul volume with your photos and a note.
Near Bugaksan
Cheong Wa Dae 2.3 km
Also called the Blue House, this is the former presidential office and residence in Seoul, set below Bugaksan behind Gyeongbokgung. Named for its blue roof tiles, it was opened to the public in 2022 and can now be toured on foot.
Bukchon Hanok Village 2.6 km
A residential neighbourhood in Jongno District, Seoul, set between the palaces of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. It is lined with restored traditional Korean houses called hanok, many still lived in, with tiled roofs and narrow sloping lanes.
National Folk Museum of Korea 2.8 km
A national museum on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung in Seoul. Its exhibitions follow everyday Korean life through the seasons and the life cycle, and a small outdoor area is lined with replicas of traditional buildings.
Gyeongbokgung 3.0 km
The first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, established in 1395 in the heart of Seoul. Its throne hall and lakeside pavilion are among the best known sights in Korea, and a changing of the guard ceremony is performed at the main gate.
Changdeokgung 3.1 km
A former royal palace in Seoul, founded in 1405 as a second residence beside Gyeongbokgung. It is among the best preserved of Korea's palaces, and its rear garden, the Huwon, is a wooded retreat of ponds and pavilions. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art 3.1 km
A contemporary art museum with four branches, the main one set in parkland at Gwacheon south of Seoul. The others are in Deoksugung, central Seoul and Cheongju. It was established in 1969 and shows Korean and international modern art.
Inwangsan 3.2 km
A mountain in central Seoul, 338 metres high, lying across Jongno and Seodaemun Districts. Its name means compassionate king. Granite outcrops and a stretch of the old city wall make it a popular short hike with views over the capital.
Changgyeonggung 3.3 km
A Joseon royal palace in central Seoul, next to Changdeokgung. It was built in the 15th century as a residence for retired kings and royal mothers, and it holds a large pond and a glass greenhouse from the early 1900s.
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Questions
Where is Bugaksan?
Bugaksan is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Cheong Wa Dae (2.3 km), Bukchon Hanok Village (2.6 km), National Folk Museum of Korea (2.8 km).
How do I get the Bugaksan stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Bugaksan and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Seoul volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Bugaksan before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Seoul volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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