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Uidong Valley, Seoul: A Mountain Stream Below Bukhansan

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Uidong Valley (우이동계곡) is a signature valley of Gangbuk, lying between Dobongsan and Bukhansan in northern Seoul. A clear stream flows down from Bukhansan through Ui-dong, with walking paths along the water. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Ui Gugok: The Nine Bends The stream's nine bends are called Ui Gugok . The name was given by the scholar Hong Yang-ho (pen name Igye), who lived here from 1762. He loved the valley so much that he named nine spots along it and wrote Uidong Gugokgi , a record of the nine bends. It remains Seoul's only work of gugok literature. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Walks along the stream: Stairs and walking paths run along the valley. Summer by the water: Shady paths and water play make the valley a cool escape from the summer heat. Food by the stream: Restaurants sit along the stream. Chicken porridge (dakjuk) is considered a summer delicacy. Temples up the valley: About 20 min...
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Dream Forest, Seoul: Big Park with Mountain Views in Gangbuk

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Dream Forest (북서울꿈의숲, Buk Seoul Kkumui Sup) is a huge green park in northern Seoul, bordered by six districts, including Gangbuk and Dobong. It covers about 680,000 m² on the former site of the Dreamland amusement park, and it is the third-largest park in Seoul after World Cup Park and Olympic Park.

Traditional pavilion by the pond at Dream Forest

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

About Dream Forest

The park sits between the forested hills of Byeogosan and Opaesan. It combines natural landscaping, traditional-style scenery and cultural facilities in one place.

Open plaza at Dream Forest with mountains in the distance

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Things to See and Do

  • Seasonal walks: A cherry blossom road and a maple forest.
  • Traditional scenery: Woryeongji, a large pond, and Wolgwang Waterfall.
  • Observatory: At 49.7 m high, it offers views of Bukhansan, Dobongsan and Suraksan.
  • Dream Forest Art Center: Performance halls, exhibition halls and a restaurant, with cultural programs throughout the year.
Pond surrounded by green hills at Dream Forest

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Walking path lined with azaleas at Dream Forest

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Before You Go

  • The park is always open.
  • Observatory hours: March to October 10:00 to 18:00, November to February 10:00 to 17:00. The observatory is closed on Mondays.
  • Parking: 386 spaces (312 at the East Gate, 74 at the West Gate).
  • Strollers and wheelchairs can be borrowed. Ask at the park information desk.
Building and observatory tower at Dream Forest

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Basic Information

NameDream Forest (북서울꿈의숲)
Address173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Beon-dong)
서울특별시 강북구 월계로 173
Park hoursAlways open
ObservatoryMar to Oct 10:00 to 18:00 / Nov to Feb 10:00 to 17:00, closed Mondays
Parking386 spaces
Park contact+82-2-2289-4000
Art Center contact+82-2-399-1000

How to Get There

  • To the West Gate (observatory, Art Center): Miasageori Station (Line 4), Exit 2, then village bus Gangbuk 05. Or Exit 3, then bus 1124.
  • To the East Gate (visitor center): Miasageori Station (Line 4), Exit 1, then village bus Gangbuk 09 or Gangbuk 11.
  • Other options: Wolgye Station (Line 1), Exit 1, bus 147 / Dolgoji Station (Line 6), Exit 3, bus 147 / Hagye Station (Line 7), Exit 5, bus 100.
Forest path with pink azaleas at Dream Forest

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Map

Tips

  • For the West Gate side (observatory and Art Center) and the East Gate side (visitor center), use different buses from Miasageori Station. See How to Get There.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI), KOGL Type 1

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