Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))

6.0Km    2023-08-11

133, Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear city park located in Mapo-gu and is also called Yeontral Park. It includes Daeheung-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Saechanggogae Pass, Changjeon-dong, Sinsu-dong, and Wonhyo-ro, which were opened in this order. Gyeongui Line Forest Park is established atop the Gyeongui railroad line and the Gyeongui Line and Airport Railroad Express are constructed as a double track underground. Gyeongui Line Forest Park was designed to be incomplete on purpose to invite the citizens in completing the park. The area which could have been left empty and neglected has turned into a meaningful green park for the citizens by the citizens.

Baengnyeon Tojong Samgyetang (백년토종삼계탕)

Baengnyeon Tojong Samgyetang (백년토종삼계탕)

6.0Km    2021-03-19

118, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-3399

This Korean cuisine is located near Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul. The favorite store of office workers. The representative menu is ginseng local Korean chicken soup.

Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

6.0Km    2024-03-18

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3445-0111

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is a cultural street in Apgujeong full of luxury brands and multi-shops. It is a popular destination with significant foot traffic thanks to its convenient shopping opportunities, famous cafés and restaurants, and shops with unique interior design. This street is the place to experience Korean fashion and cultural trends. Nearby tourist sites include Cheongdam Fashion Street and Garosu Street of Sinsa-dong.

Worksout - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (웍스아웃 압구정)

Worksout - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (웍스아웃 압구정)

6.0Km    2024-04-22

20-4, Seolleung-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seomsonyeon (섬소년)

Seomsonyeon (섬소년)

6.0Km    2021-03-23

12, World Cup buk-ro, 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-9286

It is a place to cook using wild seafood directly obtained from the East Coast. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy pollack stew.

Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho Memorial Hall (도산안창호 기념관)

Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho Memorial Hall (도산안창호 기념관)

6.0Km    2022-10-18

20, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-1800

Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall was established for the purpose of sharing the mind and spirit of Ahn Chang-ho. Ahn Chang-ho, penname Dosan, was an independence movement activist who dedicated sixty years of his life to both modernize and free his country. He was a great leader and mentor to the Korean people. The Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall was built to express the strenuous efforts, loyalty and bravery he demonstrated during his life in hopes for a better future. This memorial hall hopes to inspire patrons with the same direction and passion in life that Dosan had for Korea and humanity.

Kim Han Sung Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (김한성성형외과)

Kim Han Sung Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (김한성성형외과)

6.0Km    2024-04-23

11F, 590, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Willbe Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (윌비성형외과의원)

Willbe Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (윌비성형외과의원)

6.0Km    2024-06-27

590, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hurato Sikdang (후라토식당)

Hurato Sikdang (후라토식당)

6.0Km    2021-03-30

3-14, Dongmak-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6053-7090

This is a place where you can enjoy gyukatsu (beef cutlet) grilled on a private brazier. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is beef cutlet.

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

6.0Km    2024-11-28

40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0541

Banpo Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140 meters. At night, over 200 lights create a fantastic view of a beautiful rainbow.

In addition, the park is equipped with sports facilities including bubble playground, in-line skating track, soccer field, and basketball court. You may also enjoy the gorgeous view of Hangang River and skyscrapers on the riverside from Gureum and Noeul cafes, lookout places located on the southernmost part of Dongjak Bridge.

Seoraeseom Island which connects from Banpo Hangang River Park is an artificially created island to provide a leisure space for Seoul urbanites. Every spring, the place is flooded with waves of canola flowers and people to enjoy picnic and spring events like ‘Searaeseom Butterfly, Canola Flower Festival’.

Your joyful experience in the park doesn’t end here - there are more things to see and enjoy including a nature experience field, boat quay, bike lane, and picnic spots.