[National Park Stamp Tour] 7. Seokguram Encountered in Bukhansan

It is a natural park that rarely touches the city center globally, and its area is 76.922㎢.

It spans across Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, and is divided into the Dobongsan area to the north and the Bukhansan area to the south, with Uiryung as the boundary. Sheer rock peaks, rugged mountains, and beautiful valleys blend harmoniously.

It has numerous historical and cultural relics, including Bukhansan Fortress with a 2,000-year history, and over 100 temples and hermitages.

Source: Introduction in the National Park Stamp Tour Passport

Today's hike is to Seokguram from the Hoeryong Visitor Center.

(Seokguram? The one in Gyeongju? I'm curious.)

Many people came for a hike despite the chilly weather.

We are slowly ascending while enjoying the autumn leaves.

We came to a fork in the road: Hoeryongsa or Seokguram.

Let's head towards the curious Seokguram.

The uphill climb begins, and the path covered in fallen leaves is so charming.

There is Kim Gu's handwriting on the rock.

If you pass the rock, you can meet Seokguram.

This is Seokguram.

Inside Seokguram.

It's amazing that a hermitage was built inside a natural rock.

It's a great course because it's easy to go on a light trip.

National Park Designation Date: April 2, 1983.

Highest Point: Baekundae 836m

Recommended Tourist Attractions

Bukhansan Fortress Walls, Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail, Jeongneung Valley, Samobawi Rock, Dobong Valley, Songchu Valley

Food

쌈밥 (ssambap), barley rice, duck stew, etc.

Interpretation Program

[A Healthy Day with the Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail] - Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail

[Let's Play with Trees and Insects] - Dobong Visitor Center

Every 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM (Free)

Source: Introduction in the National Park Stamp Tour Passport

1. How to Obtain a Stamp Passport

• Collection Locations: 22 National Parks and 109 Park Facilities across the country

(From Wednesday, March 3, 2021, until supplies last at each park facility)

• Call the visitor center of each National Park in advance to check the availability!

• Quantity and Price: 20,000 copies / Passport collection is free

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2. Stamp Certification Method (Where to Get Stamps)

• Certification Locations: 22 National Parks and 109 Park Facilities across the country

(Visitor Center of each National Park - see list below)

• Check the operating hours and closing days of each visitor center before visiting.

• Certification Method: Get a stamp for each National Park at the certification location.

Stamp the corresponding page in the National Park passport to certify.

• Commemorative Gifts: 10 stamps / Apply after collecting 21 stamps

[Source] National Park Stamp Tour + Passport Collection Method, Stamp Locations, and Commemorative Gifts Summary|