Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Guryongsan (306m) is a mountain that shares a ridge with Daemosan, located in Yeomgok-dong, Seocho-gu, and Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is not high or rugged, making it a good choice for a relaxed hike.
There is a legend that long ago, a pregnant woman saw ten dragons ascending to the sky and screamed in surprise, causing one dragon to fall and die, while only nine ascended, giving the mountain its name 'Guryongsan' (Nine Dragons Mountain). The one that failed to reach the sky became a source of good timber and wealth, turning into the Yangjaecheon stream.
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
서울특별시 서초구 염곡동
Travel fit
Attraction · Seoul
