With the Bukaksan trails behind Cheong Wa Dae opening after 58 years, walking paths where visitors can closely enjoy the natural scenery of downtown Seoul are drawing attention. In this area, where dense forests and rocky terrain blend together, visitors can take in views of central Seoul and Inwangsan at once, drawing interest as a space for historical and nature exploration within the city.

■ From a Security-Controlled Zone to a Public Trail

This area had effectively been off-limits for security reasons. With this opening, stairways leading up Bukaksan, forest paths, and trail sections built with wooden decks have gradually been revealed. Visitors entered the mountain trails by climbing stairs shaded by trees. Some sections are equipped with safety railings, and the areas around the walking paths feature a variety of trees, including pines.

■ City Skylines and Inwangsan in a Single View

Following the path upward, one encounters scenery where downtown Seoul's buildings and mountain ridges come together. At the viewpoint sections, scenes were shown with a forest of skyscrapers spreading to the left and Inwangsan visible to the right. The dense high-rises of central Seoul and the lush green foothills captured in a single frame showcase the distinctive landscape of Bukaksan.

A characteristic of the Bukaksan trails is that visitors can experience both forest paths and viewpoint sections in a location close to the city center. Moving along stairs, deck paths, and walking trails around rock formations, one can take in Seoul's scenery from various heights and directions.

■ Changui Gate Information Station… Exploring Fortress Walls and Mountain Paths Together

The broadcast also showed visitors stopping by the Changui Gate information station. The Changui Gate area is one of the key points connected to the Bukaksan exploration route, offering a space to look around the surrounding fortress walls and mountain trails.

The spotlight fell on how the mountain paths behind Cheong Wa Dae, long restricted from access, are now being used as public exploration spaces. As news spread of visitors strolling along autumn forest paths and the overlooks with views over downtown Seoul, attention is focusing on the natural scenery of the Bukaksan trails and their accessible sections.

[Detailed opening schedules for the trails, usable sections, and operating hours require separate official confirmation. AI assisted in part.]