Eunpyeong-gu: what to see and do

Known for

• Jingwansa, a temple founded in 1011
• Cheon-gansa, a modern hanok-style temple
• Bulgwangcheon stream path and Seoul Trail Course 17

What to do

Visit Jingwansa, one of the old temples around Seoul, then walk part of the Seoul Trail through the Bukhansan foothills.

Tip: Wear shoes with grip for the Bukhansan trails, and dress modestly and keep quiet inside temple halls.

Nearby neighbourhoods

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• Gyeongbokgung & GwanghwamunWide royal courtyards backed by Bugaksan mountain, with Gwanghwamun Square and broad…
• Bukchon & Samcheong-dongSloping lanes of tile-roofed hanok houses with the city skyline behind them, and quiet…
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