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Sukjeongmun Gate (북악산 숙정문)

Sukjeongmun Gate (북악산 숙정문)

Introduction

Of the Four Great Gates (Sukjeongmun, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and Seodaemun), established by King Taejo in 1396, Sukjeongmun is called the north gate.



Located to the north of Seoul, this gate, with Gyeongbokgung Palace in the center and Changaemun (Jahamun) to the right, make up the wings of the north gate. Due to the possible danger of the area being damaged from all the pedestrians, the king in 1413 planted pine trees and prohibited passing this area. Henceforth, Sukjeongmun became a scenic walkway until the North Korean Communist infiltration of 1968, which prohibited the passing of all civilians.



The reopening of Sukjeongmun in April of 2006 has led to the opening of Bugaksan Mountain in April of 2007 and is in the process of dividing it into 3 courses. Bugaksan Mountain has been kept well-preserved due to a long period of restriction in this area, and if you climb the mountain, you will be able to see all of Seoul.

Basic Information

Address 1, Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (02822)
Phone +82-2-747-2152
Website www.bukak.or.kr (Korean, English)
Last Updated 2020/06/19
Hours May-August 07:00-19:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
March, April, September & October 07:00-18:00
* Last admission is two hours before closing
Closed N/A (Open all year round)
Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-747-2152
Parking Not available

Additional Information

Tour Course Information Course 1

- Malbawi Resting Place ~ Changuimun Resting Place: 2 hours

Malbawi Resting Place(Waryong Park) → Sukjeongmun → Gokjang → Cheongundae → Baegangmaru → Changuimun



Course 2

- Hongnyeonsa Resting Place ~ Changuimun Resting Place: 2 hours

Hongnyeonsa Resting Place → Sukjeongmun → Gokjang → Cheongundae → Baegangmaru(Top of Bugak Mountain) → Changuimun



Course 3

- Changuimun Resting Place ~ Malbawi Resting Place: 2 hours

Changuimun → Baegangmaru → Cheongundae → Gokjang → Sukjeongmun → Malbawi Resting Place
Restrooms Available
Admission Fees Free

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