Inwangsan
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.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.5847, 126.9586
Get the Inwangsan stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Inwangsan. 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 Inwangsan
Seodaemun Prison History Hall 1.2 km
A museum and former prison in Seoul, begun by Imperial Japan in 1908 and used to hold Korean independence activists. Its cell blocks and execution site are preserved, and the history hall now tells the story of the resistance.
Cheong Wa Dae 1.4 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.
Gyeongbokgung 1.7 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.
Gyeonghuigung 1.7 km
One of the five grand palaces of the Joseon dynasty, in the Seodaemun area of Seoul. It served as a secondary palace for Joseon kings, and today a few restored halls stand quietly among lawns, close to the city's museums.
National Folk Museum of Korea 1.8 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.
Gwanghwamun 1.9 km
The main southern gate of Gyeongbokgung, standing at the north end of Sejong-daero in central Seoul. It was first built in 1395, and the current gate is a reconstruction. Guards in Joseon style costume stand watch in front of it.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art 2.0 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.
Gwanghwamun Plaza 2.1 km
A broad public square on Sejong-daero in front of Gyeongbokgung. It holds statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong the Great, and it is a regular gathering place for festivals, marches and open air events.
More hidden gems in Seoul
Questions
Where is Inwangsan?
Inwangsan is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Seodaemun Prison History Hall (1.2 km), Cheong Wa Dae (1.4 km), Gyeongbokgung (1.7 km).
How do I get the Inwangsan stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Inwangsan 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 Inwangsan 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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