Seoul Hyochang Park (서울 효창공원)

3.7Km 2024-07-09

177-18 Hyochangwon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2199-7608

Hyochang Park covers 122,245 square meters spanning across Hyochang-dong and Cheongpa 2-dong. It is a historic landmark that once contained several royal tombs, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The cemeteries that were originally located in Hyochangwon belonged to Crown Prince Munhyo, King Jeongjo’s first son who died at the age of five; Royal Noble Consort Uibin of the Seong Clan, King Jeongjo’s royal concubine and Crown Prince Munhyo’s mother; Royal Noble Consort Sugui of the Park Clan, King Sunjo’s royal concubine; and her daughter Princess Yeongon. The royal tombs were moved to Seooreung Tombs in the waning months of the Japanese colonial period. The Japanese empire began the development of Hyochangwon into a park in 1924, and the Japanese governor-general officially assigned the site as a park in 1940.

Presently, several of Korea’s greatest leaders are buried in Hyochang Park. The remains mostly belong to independence activists including Yoon Bong-gil, Lee Bong-chang, and Baek Jeong-gi, whose graves are collectively known as Samuisa Tomb. A statue of Lee Bong-chang has been built in the graveyard. Among the other patriotic martyrs who are interred in the park are Kim Gu and some of the key figures of the provisional government such as Lee Dong-nyeong, Cha I-seok, and Cho Seong-hwan. An ancestral shrine named Uiyeolsa has been built along the main gate and holds the portraits of the deceased independence activists.

Haneul Park Sunrise Festival (하늘공원해맞이행사)

3.7Km 2020-02-13

95, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3153-8353

The annual Haneul Park Sunrise Festival takes place at Haneul Park on January 1. Many people gather to the wish for a happy New Year while watching the first sunrise.

Haneul Park (하늘공원)

3.7Km 2024-11-28

95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Haneul Park is one of five parks that make up World Cup Park, together with Peace Park, Nanjicheon Park, Nanji Hangang Park, and Noeul Park. It was established for the purpose of restoring the ecological environment so operates its facilities by using natural energy. It features a silver grass field, mixed grassland, rock garden, sunflower field, observatory rest area, and wind power generator. Among the various parts of the World Cup Park, it is located the closest to the sky and shows the transformation from a barren landfill restored to nature. In fall, silver grass forms a spectacle, and, here, visitors can get a clear, panoramic view of Seoul including Bukhansan Mountain and the Hangang River. It is also known as a place for beautiful sunsets and nightscapes.

Chamchigwang (참치광)

3.7Km 2021-03-25

9, Dangsan-ro, 30-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2676-9650

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. The best menu at this restaurant is sliced raw tuna. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Mado (마도)

3.7Km 2021-03-29

11, Uisadang-daero 1-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-784-2660

A restaurant specializing in Japanese course meal menu. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is seafood yaki ddon.

YOUTH COFFEE (유스커피)

3.7Km 2021-03-25

7, Dangsan-ro, 30-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8807-5999

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee and desserts. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is americano.

Seoul Silver Grass Festival (서울억새축제)

3.8Km 2024-10-08

95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-300-5581

Seoul Silver Grass Festival takes place at Haneul Park. Originally a garbage dump, the land was reformed and transformed into the vibrant, healthy ecosystem it has today in large part thanks to the planting of silver grass. The park now features the largest colony of silver grass found in Seoul, and hosts the Seoul Silver Grass Festival every year in October when the grass is in bloom.

Cartoon Hansik jeonmunjeom (카툰한식전문점)

3.8Km 2021-03-25

175, Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2635-7773

You can experience Gamjatang (pork backbone stew), one of Korea’s representative stews. The best menu at this restaurant is blood sausage soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

3.8Km 2024-12-02

251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

3.8Km 2021-06-14

48, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0570

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in central Seoul was the first ecological park in Korea, opened on September 25, 1997. It houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, including kestrels (Natural Monument No. 323), herons, and minnows. There is a 6 kilometer-long promenade that crosses the park, and information signs explaining various flower and plant species throughout the park.

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