Ttukseom Hangang Park (뚝섬한강공원) is a riverside park on the Han River in Gwangjin-gu. It was a popular riverside resort area even before it became a Hangang park, and today it has something to see and do in every season. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) About Ttukseom Hangang Park The park has a waterside plaza, a rose garden, a nature learning area and children's playgrounds. In spring and autumn there are seasonal flower displays, and in summer the river is busy with windsurfing, water skiing and motorboats. In winter, a sled slope opens. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Jabeolle (the "inchworm"): A slender, tube-shaped building, 243 m long, that looks like an inchworm. It is an exhibition space dedicated to the Han River, and its passage connects directly to Ttukseom Resort Station. Works by media artists are shown in the passage. Water activities: A windsurfing area and boats such as duck boats and moto...

Seoul Changpowon (서울창포원) is an ecological park in Dobong-gu built around the theme of the iris. It sits between Dobongsan and Suraksan, just a short walk from Dobongsan Station. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) About Seoul Changpowon The park is made up of 12 themed areas, including an iris garden, a wetland garden, a flower garden and a medicinal plant garden. It is also used as a space for nature education and relaxation. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Iris garden: About 300,000 irises of 130 species, including yellow flag and blackberry lily, are planted on about 15,000 m². They bloom every year in May and June. When not in bloom, the leaves resemble orchid leaves. Wetland garden: Observation decks let you see aquatic plants and wetland life. Flower garden: Colorful flowers such as lilies and tulips bloom by season. Medicinal plant garden: About 130,000 plants of 70 species that grow in Korea. More areas: A ...

Nanji Hangang Park (난지한강공원) lies on the Han River in Mapo-gu, between Hongjecheon Bridge and Nanjicheon Bridge. Renewed under the Hangang Renaissance project, it now connects by bridges to Noeul Park and Haneul Park. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) About Nanji Hangang Park A central connecting bridge, a bridge to Peace Park and a connecting passage make it easier to reach the park and to move between neighboring parks. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Mirror fountain: In front of the Peace Park bridge, this fountain is the park's landmark. Riverside water play area: Open in summer, with a maximum depth of 80 cm and facilities for families with young children. Ecological wetland: A walkway bridge lets you observe grassland, plant communities and waterside wildlife. Nanji Campground: A campsite with barbecue facilities nearby. Cycling: Bike paths run east toward Ttukseom and west to the south end of Haengju Br...

Right next to Hongik University Station is a street made for book lovers. Gyeongui Line Book Street (경의선 책거리) was built on the site of the disused Gyeongui Line railway and offers book-themed cultural spaces. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) About Gyeongui Line Book Street The street brings back, in a modern way, the book culture of King Jeongjo's time in the late 18th century, when the king sought to govern through learning and books. It was completed in October 2016 to share the value of books with citizens and to support Mapo's publishing industry. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Book-themed spaces: They line the street from Hongik University Station toward Gongdeok. Spaces by theme: Literature, art, children's books, humanities and travel, an exhibition hall, a space for author talks, an audiobook and digital book space, and an independent magazine space. Railway atmosphere: Old tracks and a small st...

Rising south of the Han River, Gwanaksan (관악산, 632.2 m) is a well-known Seoul landmark. Its name comes from the rocks at the summit, which look like a gat, the traditional Korean hat. The mountain is close to the city and easy to visit on a day trip. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) About Gwanaksan When Gwanak-gu was separated from Yeongdeungpo-gu in 1973, the district took its name from the mountain. Gwanaksan was designated an urban nature park in 1968 and is now a favorite place for Seoul residents to rest. Rocky peaks and deep valleys give the mountain a rugged character. It is said that when King Taejo (Yi Seong-gye) chose Seoul as the capital, he built two temples, Yeonjusa and Wongaksa, near the summit to guard against fire. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Yeonjudae: A spot perched on a steep cliff, where all the mountain's trails meet. Temples and hermitages: Wongaksa and Yeonjuam near the summit, along w...

Looking for a stylish street in Gangnam where you can shop, sip coffee and simply wander? Garosu-gil (가로수길) in Sinsa-dong is one of Gangnam's main shopping streets. Its name means "tree-lined road," and the ginkgo trees along the sidewalks give the street a leafy look in the middle of the city. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) What Is Garosu-gil? Garosu-gil is a busy street in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, and is often called "Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil." It runs from the intersection in front of Hyundai High School to the three-way junction with Dosan-daero, east of Sinsa Station. In the past, the street was home to many art galleries and film companies. Over time, it has been reshaped into a fashion-focused district. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Cafes and restaurants: Coffee shops and restaurants line the street. Designer fashion: You will find designer stores, luxury labels and a variety of other b...