Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail
경춘선숲길
Park · Nowon-gu
Gongneung-dong's best-known forest path, built on a disused railway. Old Hwarangdae Station trains and a cafe street, with the Street of Light lit up in the evening.
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Nearby in Nowon-gu
Seoul Museum of Everyday Life History
FreeMuseum · Taereung Stn. (Lines 6, 7)
A free museum recreating Seoul household life from the 1960s to the 1980s. The old classroom, barbershop and "my car" era displays are favourites.
Hwarang Library
FreeLibrary · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Nowon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gongneung Community Sports Center
₩4,800Sports facility · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)
Public indoor sports facility (swimming, gym, table tennis and more).
Culture Salon 5120
FreeCulture space · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)
A multipurpose cultural space supporting young artists in Nowon-gu. Set midway along the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail, it slots easily into a walk and hosts free exhibitions and programs by young artists.
Hannae Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor badminton court in Nowon-gu. 4 courts. Open 24 hours.
Hannae Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)
Outdoor basketball court in Nowon-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Other parks in Seoul
Seoul Forest
FreeSeongdong-gu · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A large ecological park in the middle of the city. Lots of mature trees, shade and benches, with drinking fountains and toilets throughout, so summer walks are comfortable.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park
FreeMapo-gu · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A 6.3 km linear park on a former railway. The Yeonnam-dong stretch, nicknamed Yeontral Park, strings together shade, lawns and cafes. Few drinking fountains, so bring water.
Seoullo 7017
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
An elevated garden walkway converted from an old overpass, with planters, benches, a foot bath and drinking fountains. Lovely at night, so an evening stroll beats midday.
Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.
Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
An ecological park on an island in the Han, built from a former water treatment plant. Ivy-covered structures and green gardens, reached by the Rainbow Bridge, with many shaded paths.