Best Trail for Sunset?

the north trail from the saemaeul stop is solid but if u want even less stairs try the forest path that branches off near the old water tank, it's a gentle loop that takes maybe 40 mins and ends at a little pavilion with benches facing west. the sunset is filtered through the pines which gives a softer glow, not the full blaze u get from the peak but honestly easier on the eyes and knees. i go there with my mom who's got bad joints and we've never had more than a handful of people, plus the pavilion roof blocks the wind which is nice when it gets chilly

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honestly the west side is a zoo at golden hour, you're right to skip it. take the northern approach from the saemaeul bus stop, it's a steady incline but mostly packed dirt and wooden steps, way easier on the knees than the stone staircases on the south side. the view from the peak is just as good, you'll see the han river bend and the sunset spreads right across the sky. if you go on a weekday you'll prob have the whole ridge to yourself, maybe 2-3 other people max.

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Ah, 둔지산 at sunset, a classic Seoul experience! The west side is gorgeous, but you're right, it can get packed.

For a less crowded but still amazing sunset, consider the trail that starts near the south entrance. It's a bit longer, winding through some quieter sections of the park before opening up to some great vantage points. It's less steep too, easier on the knees. You might sacrifice some of the immediate, in-your-face views of the city, but you'll gain a more peaceful atmosphere and still get an incredible sunset panorama. Check some recent photos on Naver Maps or KakaoMap; they often show current conditions at different trails. Good luck and enjoy the view!

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h hedwigpolster · 5mo

That's awesome, thanks! I hadn't even considered the south entrance. Longer is fine, less crowded is definitely a priority. Naver Maps, good call, I'll check it out. Appreciate the tip about the gentler incline too, my knees are definitely not what they used to be!

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the whispering thing is real but its not about the sauce lol. that guy runs a 2am handoff with the chicken supplier, they drop off fresh birds from a farm near Chuncheon three times a week instead of using the frozen stuff most hongdae spots rely on. thats why the texture hits different, not the sauce itself. if u go back ask for the neck & wing combo off menu, its cheaper & honestly the best cut they do

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the thing nobody mentions is that Dogdogdog's sauce gets its body from cheong, the Korean rice syrup, not sugar. thats why it coats the wing so thick and stays glossy instead of going sticky. i asked a guy who worked there and he said they also add a splash of maesil (plum) extract at the end off the heat. that fruity tang under the garlic is what you're tasting. go on a weekday before 6, weekends the wait hits 40 min easy.

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honestly the "secret sauce" thing is prob just marketing. every fried chicken place in Seoul has a version of that story. the real difference at Dogdogdog is they double fry in rice bran oil and toss the wings in the sauce twice, once right out of the fryer and again after a 30 sec rest. thats where the crunch comes from, not some mystery ingredient. if u wanna taste the actual base, order the banban half plain half spicy and dip the plain one in the spicy sauce yourself.

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