Hoamsan Hoapsa Temple and Hanumul

Hoapsa Temple carries legends of King Taejo's move to Hanyang, while Hanumul on the ridge preserves stone-built fortress remains attributed to Silla.

Place information

Area

Geumcheon-gu

Category

Palaces & heritage

Address

278, Hoam-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

Visit tip

From the Hanumul and stone-dog resting area on Hoamsan's ridge, take in Geumcheon and Guro with sunsets toward the West Sea.

Nearby sights

• Hoapsa Jeokmukdang and Buddha Triad

  A quiet temple founded by Master Muhak in a legend about restraining a tiger's energy.

• Hoamsan Hanumul

  Historic Site No. 343 preserves a large artificial pond within a Silla-era fortress, with ridge views.

• Hoamsan Korean Pine Walk

  Dense woodland from the temple approach offers a shaded forest retreat.