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Pukansan National Park
Puk'an mountain is known for its enormous size and high peaks. Puk'ansan is also called Samgak mountain because it has three triangular peaks: Paegundae, Insubong and Kungmangbong. The mountain is steep, rugged and difficult to climb, but once you reach the top of the main peak, Paegundae, the view is breathtaking.

Other mountains such as Tobongsan, Puaksan, Namsan, Namhansan and Kwanaksan are also visible. To the west, you can see the islands such as Kanghwado and Youngjongdo.

Olympic Park
Striving to preserve the historic Mongchon Fortress in its beautiful and natural surrounding as well as constructing a world class Olympic arena with versatile functions, Olympic Park was built in 1989. The park was home to the 10th Asian Games and the 24th Seoul Olympic Games.

Olympic Park features over 200 modern and contemporary sculptures by 155 world famous sculptors, as well as Olympic commemorative monuments. It is considered one of the best sculptural parks in the world.

Han Riverside Park
With the aim of reviving the Han River, the Han River Comprehensive Development Project began in 1982 and was completed in 1986. A 41.5km area of Seoul has been changed into a life-supporting river, On average 2.5m deep and 175m wide. The riverside facilities include rest areas, water-skiing, yachting and boating facilities, fishing areas, parking lots, and sports facilities, including soccer fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and swimming pools.