Eungbongsan (Seoul)
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| Eungbongsan | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Springtime at Eungbongsan (2016) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37°32′52″N 127°01′48″E / 37.5478°N 127.0299°E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Seongdong District, Eungbong-dong/Geumho-dong, Seoul, South Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 응봉산 |
| Hanja | 鷹峰山 |
| RR | Eungbongsan |
| MR | Ŭngbongsan |
Eungbongsan (Korean: 응봉산) is a mountain in Eungbong-dong, Seongdong District, South Korea, bordering the Han River. It has an elevation of 94 metres.[1][2] There is a traditional eight-sided pagoda at the top of the mountain with panoramic views of Seoul Capital Area including Gyeonggi Province.
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.[4]
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.
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