Audio Guide Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall)

Name: Audio Guide Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall)
Brand: Guipock
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Seoul

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Duration: 16 min

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About this place

Hanyangdoseong is a historic wall stretching 18.6 km around Seoul, built in 1396 during the Joseon dynasty to fortify the capital. Connecting the peaks of Bugaksan, Naksan, Inwangsan and Namsan, this impressive defensive structure remains one of the city's most significant architectural landmarks. Much of the wall survives today, offering visitors a chance to walk sections of this ancient fortification and explore the hills it encircles. What to see includes restored gateways and panoramic views across Seoul from the elevated ridge paths.

Practical information

622-83 Changsin-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Opening hoursMonday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Points included in this audio guide

Baegak Section (Bugaksan Mountain)

The Baegak section runs along Bugaksan mountain, the highest point of the entire Hanyangdoseong city wall. Opened in 2007, it connects Changuimun and Hyehwamun gates, offering the most spectacular views along the wall's length. The route combines impressive fortification walls with steep, stepped slopes. This section is what to see for dramatic vistas and challenging terrain, making it popular amongst visitors seeking the best panoramic perspectives of Seoul's historic defences.

Naksan Village

Naksan Section forms one of six segments of the Hanyangdoseong city wall, stretching between Hyehwamun and Heunginjimun gates. This section runs across Naksan mountain, one of four inner peaks that cradle Seoul's historic fortifications. Walking this route offers panoramic views of the city and an authentic experience of the wall's strategic positioning along the ridge. It's a popular hiking spot for visitors seeking both cultural heritage and natural scenery within the city.

Inwangsan Section

The Inwangsan section is one of the most challenging stretches of Seoul's Hanyangdoseong fortress wall, running across a rocky mountain that rises 339 metres. This 4-kilometre route combines technical hiking with remarkable rock formations and 360-degree panoramic views across Seoul. The distinctive geological features and demanding terrain make it a rewarding visit for experienced hikers seeking to explore this historic fortification.

Baegakmaru (highest point of the wall)

Baegakmaru marks the highest point along the Hanyangdoseong, Seoul's historic city wall, situated within the Baegak section. From this vantage point, you can take in sweeping views across Gyeongbokgung Palace, Sejong-ro Avenue and the surrounding mountains that encircle the city. An ideal spot to visit for commanding panoramas of Seoul's landmarks and natural landscape.