Eungbongsan
Springtime at Eungbongsan (2016)
Highest point
Elevation81 m (266 ft)
Coordinates37°32′52″N 127°01′48″E / 37.5478°N 127.0299°E / 37.5478; 127.0299
Geography
Eungbongsan is located in Seoul
Eungbongsan
Eungbongsan
Eungbongsan is located in South Korea
Eungbongsan
Eungbongsan
Eungbongsan (South Korea)
Korean name
Hangul
응봉산
Hanja
Revised RomanizationEungbongsan
McCune–ReischauerŬngbongsan


Eungbongsan (Seoul) is a mountain in Eungbong-dong, Seongdong-gu, South Korea, bordering the Han River. It has an elevation of 81 metres.[1] There is a traditional eight-sided pagoda at the top of the mountain with panoramic views of Seoul Capital Area including Gyeonggi Province.

History

The mountain is located between Eungbong-dong and Geumho-dong and earns its name due to the king in the Joseon Dynasty hunting on this mountain with a falcon (Mae in Korean, earning name Maebong), which is Eungbong in Hanja.[2]

Summary

On the way to the top, there is a public recreation area with a playground, rock climbing wall, and a swaying bridge. The mountain is also popular in the spring due to the yellow flowers on the way to the top.

On the top, there is a traditional eight sided pagoda with cultural information and views of the Han River, Seoul, Seoul Forest, Namsan, and Cheonggyesan. As the mountain is at the intersection of the Han River and Jungnangcheon, migratory birds can also be seen.[3]

The mountain is one of the most popular places for photographers to take photos of Seoul, due to its panoramic views of the city, especially at night, combined with its accessibility.

See also

References

  1. ↑ An Gyeong-ho (2007). 한국 300 명산 (300 Korean Mountains). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-21-2.
  2. ↑ "응봉산". www.tripview.co.kr. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
  3. ↑ "응봉산에 개나리 활짝…서울숲~남산길 산책하다". 아틀라스뉴스 (in Korean). 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2019-08-09.


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