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Description
Namsan (남산) is a well-known mountain in Seoul, visited by a huge number of tourists every year. It is also a good place for observing common resident and migrant birds in Korea, such as Cinereous Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Vinous-throated Parrotbill, Ring-necked Pheasant, Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Jay, and Goldcrest. One of the rare species recorded in this place is the Snowy-browed Nuthatch.
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Access
Namsan is easily accesible from any part of Seoul with public transport. It is the best to start from Namsan Outdoors Arboretum (남산야외식물원). You can also park nearby. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 1, 7 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , MountainConditions
Hilly , MountainousCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The N Seoul Tower located in this mountain is a very popular tourist spot for sightseeing in Seoul City.