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You do not need to take a flight to escape the busy city of Seoul. 🌿

Tucked right into the dramatic valleys of Bukhansan National Park, ANTO Resort Seoul (formerly Paraspara) offers an exclusive mountain sanctuary where vibrant autumn foliage and crisp pine breezes surround you.

Panoramic Forest Views & Private Hinoki Spa Suites

Every guestroom is designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding nature, featuring floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows that frame the rocky peaks of Bukhansan like living artwork.

• Panoramic Mountain Views: Sweeping, unobstructed views of forested mountain ridges right from your living room and bedroom.
• In-Room Hinoki Cypress Tub: Premium suites feature private Japanese cypress (Hinoki) bathtubs filled with natural mineral bedrock water.
• Minimalist Wood & Stone Design: Warm wooden louvers, sleek marble accents, and a spacious private balcony to breathe in fresh pine air

Year-Round Heated Pools, Rooftop Jacuzzis & Wellness Sauna

Water and wellness are at the heart of the ANTO experience, allowing you to soak in warm water while gazing at the dramatic granite peaks.

• Rooftop Hot Jacuzzis: Three outdoor hot water spas maintained at 38–40°C (100–104°F) year-round, offering front-row seats to Bukhansan’s foliage and starry night skies.
• Outdoor Round Pool & Indoor Lap Pool: Heated four-season pools equipped with luxury cabanas and sunbeds.
• Mineral Bedrock Sauna: Authentic Korean dry and wet saunas using deep underground bedrock water, complete with cold and hot plunge pools.
• Forest-View Fitness Center: State-of-the-art Technogym cardio machines facing floor-to-ceiling greenery.

Gourmet Breakfast & Scenic Forest Trails

• Woody Plate Dining: An all-day dining buffet restaurant featuring live noodle stations, fresh farm-to-table salads, and artisanal morning pastries.
• Direct Access to Bukhansan Trail (Course 1): Step right out of the resort gates into the Pine Tree Trail (소나무 숲길) for a peaceful 30-minute morning walk.
• Uiryeong-gil Trail (Course 21): A famous scenic pass connecting Seoul and Yangju, renowned for its vibrant autumn leaf tunnels and iconic five-peaked mountain view.

💡 Local Insider Hacks (What Travel Sites Don’t Tell You!)

• 🏪 Late-Night Snack Run: The resort is secluded in the forest, and room service closes early. Stop by the CU or 7-Eleven right outside Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station before checking in. Grab Omori Kimchi cup ramyun, Korean craft beer, and pouch drinks with ice cups!
• ☕ Must-Visit Forest Cafes Nearby:
  • Cafe Relax (옥류헌 릴렉스): Scenic outdoor beanbag lounge right along the mountain stream.
  • Highground Bakery (하이그라운드제빵소): Giant artisanal bakery cafe famous for red rice bread and croissants.
  • Seonungak (선운각): Seoul’s largest traditional Hanok cafe offering breathtaking autumn photo spots.

Plan Your Stay in Seoul

• Address: 689 Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 강북구 삼양로 689)
• Nearest Station: Bukhansan Ui Station (Ui-Sinseol Line, Exit 2) — 8 to 10 minutes walk or 2 minutes by taxi.
• Best For: Couples, wellness seekers, and luxury travelers looking for a serene mountain escape within Seoul.