March 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm

Picture of the Day: Overlooking Seoul from Bukhan Mountain

by twistedsifter

 

OVERLOOKING SEOUL FROM BUKHAN MOUNTAIN

 

view overlooking seoul south korea from bukhansan bukhan mountain Picture of the Day: Overlooking Seoul from Bukhan Mountain

Photograph via Mind_Virus on Reddit

 

Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern peripheries of Seoul, South Korea. At 836.5 meters (2,744 ft) above sea level and bordering a considerable part of the city, Bukhansan is a major landmark visible from most districts of the metropolis. The name “Bukhansan” means “Mountain north of the Han,” referring to its location approximately ten kilometers (6 miles) to the north of the Han River. During the Joseon era, the peaks marked the extreme northern point of Seoul. Popular throughout the year, Bukhansan, and Bukhansan National Park is renowned for birdwatching, hiking and rockclimbing. [Source: Wikipedia]

The comments on Reddit and a search on Tineye did not reveal the name of the photographer of this wonderful shot. If you know who it us, please let us know in the comments!