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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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Seoul Changpowon: Iris Garden near Dobongsan Station

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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.

Pond and wooden bridge at Seoul Changpowon

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.

Entrance area and guide sign at Seoul Changpowon

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 garden for observing natural plant succession and a forest rest area.
Stream through the wetland garden at Seoul Changpowon

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Wooden bridge among trees at Seoul Changpowon

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Before You Go

  • The park is open 24 hours a day, all year.
  • You can walk the Dobongsan Dulle-gil trail from here and collect stamps along the way.
Lawn and pine trees at Seoul Changpowon

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Basic Information

NameSeoul Changpowon (서울창포원)
Address916 Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul (Dobong-dong)
서울특별시 도봉구 마들로 916
HoursOpen 24 hours
ClosedNone
Iris seasonMay to June
ContactManagement Office, +82-2-954-0031

How to Get There

  • Subway: Dobongsan Station (Line 1 / Line 7), Exit 1-1 or Exit 2. The park is about 125 m from Exit 2.
Stone path through tall grasses at Seoul Changpowon

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Map

Tips

  • To see the irises in bloom, plan your visit for May or June.

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

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