National Park · South Korea
Bukhansan National Park
Bukhansan National Park is a national park in South Korea, covering 19,007 acres (7,692 ha), established in 1983.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Korea |
| Area | 19,007 acres (7,692 ha) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Coordinates | 37.6750° N, 126.9820° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bukhansan National Park
The Bukhansan National Park (Korean: 북한산국립공원; Hanja: 北漢山國立公園) in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province covers an area of 79.92 km2 (30.86 sq mi) and was established on 2 April 1983. Bukhansan means "mountains north of the Han River". The park contains forested areas, temples and granite peaks. The three main peaks are Baekundae, 836.5 m (2,744 ft), Insubong, 810.5 m (2,659 ft) and Mangnyeongdae, 799.5 m (2,623 ft). Due to its popularity with hikers and Seoul residents, some trails are closed on a rotation basis to protect the local environment.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) · Seoul, South Korea · 13.2 miles away
- Incheon International Airport (ICN) · Seoul, South Korea · 32.4 miles away
- Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) · Cheongju, South Korea · 72.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bukhansan National Park?
Bukhansan National Park is in South Korea (37.6750° N, 126.9820° E).
When was Bukhansan National Park established?
Bukhansan National Park was established in 1983, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bukhansan National Park?
Bukhansan National Park covers 19,007 acres (7,692 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707067 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukhansan_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).