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Eungbongsan (Mountain) - Forsythia Flowers in Spring & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea

Eungbongsan Mountain 응봉산

서울 성동구 응봉동 271번지 | 271, Eungbong-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Open all year round.

Eungbongsan Mountain - Admission Fee

Free

  • Eungbong Station (Jungang line, exit 1). Turn left upon exit. Walk along the road as the train line. At the first junction, turn right. Turn left at the next junction. Walk straight ahead and take the stairs up the mountain. 10 mins walk. 

How to go to Eungbongsan Mountain
Eungbongsan Mountain - Official Website

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The Eungbongsan Mountain got its name from its shape resembling that of a hawk. Joseon Dynasty kings are said to have come here to hunt so it was called 'hawk peak'.

Eungbongsan (Mountain) - Forsythia Flowers in Spring & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea
Eungbongsan (Mountain) - Forsythia Flowers in Spring & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea
Eungbongsan (Mountain) - Cherry Blossoms in Spring & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea
Eungbongsan (Mountain) - Forsythia Flowers in Spring & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea
Eungbongsan (Mountain) - Forsythia Flowers in Spring & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea

On the mountain peak at 95.3m, there is an octagonal pavilion, attracting visitors and photographers with its magnificent view of Han River, Seoul Forest, Jamsil Sports Complex and eastern part of Seoul.

Eungbongsan (mountain) is known for its  sunrise event on the first day of the year, with performances at the Octagonal Pavilion.

Every April, Forsythia Festival was held here when forsythia (yellow flowers) covers the entire mountain creating a spectacular scenery.

💡TIPS: Popular Walking Routes between Eungbongsan and Seoul Forest

There are 2 walking paths between Eungbongsan and Seoul Forest, particularly popular in spring. Visitors continued from Forsythia viewing at Eungbongsan to Cherry Blossoms appreciation at Seoul Forest.

Routes to Seoul Forest:

  • [shorter route] Get down from the stairs of Eungbongsan to a platform with pedestrian path leading to Yongbigyo Bridge crossing and straight to Seoul Forest.

  • [longer route] Get down from Eungbongsan. Follow the dotted path on the map and cross the underpass to the riverside. Walk across Jungnangcheon Stream via the pedestrian bridge. Turn right after the bridge and walk around the corner of Hangang Waterside Park and get on the Footbridge leading direct to Seoul Forest. From the footbridge, you can get awesome view of the cherry blossom trees (in Spring) and deer corral below.

From Seoul Forest, you can take the subway from Seoul Forest Station (Bundang Line) to your next destination.

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Getting to Eungbongsan (Mountain) & Location Map | Seoul, South Korea
Map of Eungbongsan (Mountain) | Seoul, South Korea

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