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Bugak Skyway

북악 스카이웨이

+82-2-3673-4071, +82-2-2236-0052
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Pyeongchang-dong, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 특별시 종로구 부암동, 평창동, 성북구 정릉동 일대)

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The 19km-long Bugak Skyway runs along the northeast ridge of Bugaksan Mountain. Opened in September 1968, the road quickly became known as one of Korea’s most scenic driving routes.

The road offers lovely views of Bukhansan Mountain’s Bibong Peak and Munsubong Peak on one side and Namsan Mountain on the other side. Trees line the roadside and different flowers bloom per season. The skyway leads to an octagonal pavilion at the top called Palgakjeong, where visitors can get a panoramic view of the city, take photos, and have a meal or coffee while enjoying the scenery. There’s also a parking lot that can accommodate up to 130 cars. http://bukak-palgakjeong.tistory.com

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2236-0052
Parking: Available

Updated 2016.05.28

Tour Course Information

[Main Driving Course]
Gwanghwamun Gate → Changuimun-gil → Bugak Sky Way → Palgakjeong Pavilion (10km)
Samcheong-dong → Bukak Golf Field → Bugak Sky Way → Palgakjeong Pavilion (10km)
Donam-dong → Ariranggogae Hill → Bugak Sky Way → Palgakjeong Pavilion (11km)

Hiking trails leading up to the pavilion can be found on www.koreatrails.or.kr (website is in Korean only)

Available Facilities

Restaurants inside Palgakjeong Pavillion, cafe, etc.

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Cars: 300 won per 10 min.
Buses: 900 won per 10 min.

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Transit directions Google Maps Naver Map

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Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.
Take Bus 0212, 1030 or 7022 and get off at Jahamun Gate (Changuimun Gate) Bus Stop.
Walk toward the trail head of the path to Bugaksan Mountain.
Take this trail and walk for about 3 km to the pavilion.

Or, take a taxi from Gyeongbokgung Station (about 20min / 6km).

Pyeongchang-dong, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 3 Muakjae (무악재) - 1789.8m
Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (경복궁(정부서울청사)) - 1960.6m

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