Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)

Published 2009-10-19 Updated 2021-03-12 View 34732

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Seoul Seocho-gu, Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Cheonggyesan Mountain surrounds Seoul Grand Park, Seoulland and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon. The mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, and is located next to Gwanaksan Mountain, south of downtown Gwacheon. The mountain is said to have been the home of Joyun, a faithful member of the Goryeo dynasty, after the Joseon dynasty was founded. There is another myth that the mountain is where a blue dragon ascended to heaven, earning the mountain the nickname Cheongnyongsan.

Dense forests, neat valleys, parks, and temples are available in the mountain, making it a suitable attraction for families. There are also many walking courses in varying levels of difficulty.