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Inwangsan

This massive granite peak has an unusual shape and is known by names such as Train Rock and Bug Rock.

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This massive granite peak has an unusual shape and is known by names such as Train Rock and Bug Rock.

Inwangsan
Inwangsan, Seoul, South Korea
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Traveler highlights

Inwangsan is a 338-meter peak on the boundary of Seoul’s Jongno and Seodaemun districts. Its striking granite formations have names such as Train Rock and Insect Rock. The mountain also appears in Jeong Seon’s painting Inwangjesaekdo. The unusual rock forms and their place in a celebrated landscape painting connect the mountain’s natural scenery with Seoul’s cultural memory.

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6.8/ 10
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Radar chart of popularity metricsEach metric is scored out of ten; the closer the shape sits to the outer ring, the higher the score.Social buzzSearch interestReview scoreVisit volumeFeedback rateNearby buzz

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Every metric is scored out of 10

01Social buzz
6.7 / 10
02Search interest
5.1 / 10
03Review score
9.7 / 10
04Visit volume
6.0 / 10
05Feedback rate
6.0 / 10
06Nearby buzz
7.2 / 10

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