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Uidong Valley, Seoul: A Mountain Stream Below Bukhansan

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Uidong Valley (우이동계곡) is a signature valley of Gangbuk, lying between Dobongsan and Bukhansan in northern Seoul. A clear stream flows down from Bukhansan through Ui-dong, with walking paths along the water. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Ui Gugok: The Nine Bends The stream's nine bends are called Ui Gugok . The name was given by the scholar Hong Yang-ho (pen name Igye), who lived here from 1762. He loved the valley so much that he named nine spots along it and wrote Uidong Gugokgi , a record of the nine bends. It remains Seoul's only work of gugok literature. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Walks along the stream: Stairs and walking paths run along the valley. Summer by the water: Shady paths and water play make the valley a cool escape from the summer heat. Food by the stream: Restaurants sit along the stream. Chicken porridge (dakjuk) is considered a summer delicacy. Temples up the valley: About 20 min...
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Daemosan Urban Nature Park: Easy Forest Trails in Gangnam

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Want a short forest walk without leaving Gangnam? Daemosan Urban Nature Park (대모산도시자연공원) is built around Daemosan, a low mountain just 293 m high. Local residents use its paths for everyday walks.

Entrance to Daemosan Urban Nature Park in Gangnam

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

About Daemosan

Daemosan was once also called Guksubong. Because its shape was said to resemble an old grandmother, it was first known as Halmisan ("Grandmother Mountain"). After the tomb of King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty was built here, the name was changed to Daemosan by royal order.

Forest trail on Daemosan

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Things to See and Do

  • Nature learning area: At the entrance, a nature learning area planted with a variety of rare trees serves as an outdoor classroom for children.
  • Ridge trail and loop trail: One trail follows the mountain ridge, and a loop trail (dulle-gil) circles the mountain and stays close to its natural state.
  • Stone towers and observatory: Stone towers built up over about 20 years and an observatory are local landmarks.
  • Jarakgil, a gentle walking path: Opened in 2021 with a lower slope, this path lets people with disabilities, older adults and pregnant women walk the forest safely.
Pine forest trail with a guide sign on Daemosan

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Before You Go

  • The park is open around the clock, with no closing days.
  • There are more than 10 routes up the mountain. Detailed trail maps are on the Gangnam-gu Office website.
Wooden deck path on Daemosan

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Basic Information

NameDaemosan Urban Nature Park (대모산도시자연공원)
AddressIrwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 강남구 일원동
HoursAlways open
ClosedNone
Height293 m
ContactGangnam-gu Office, Parks and Green Space Division, +82-2-3423-6283

How to Get There

  • Subway: Suseo Station (Line 3 / Suin-Bundang Line), Exit 6. The trail starts near the exit.
  • From Suseo Station to the summit is about 3 km one way.
Rest area with tables along a Daemosan trail

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Map

Tips

  • Heoninneung, part of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), is close to Daemosan.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI), KOGL Type 1

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