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Top 10 places to visit in Gangseo, Seoul
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist attractions that you will regret not missing in Gangseo, Seoul, where nature and culture are in harmony.
This ranking was selected based on the popularity rankings of the Korea Tourism Organization and carefully selected attractions full of colorful scenery and interesting experiences.
Whether you're looking to have fun with family, couples looking to make precious memories, or travelers looking for a new adventure, there are perfect destinations waiting for you. Hope you have a nice trip!
Guam Park
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Introduction to Guam Park
It is a park built around Heoheobawi Rock, a natural rock cave under Tapsan Mountain. There is a legend that Heo Seon-moon, the progenitor of the Yangcheon Heo clan, was born in Heoheobawi Rock.
Guam Park is a memorial park for Heo Jun, also known as Uiseong, and Guam (龜巖) is the pen name of Heo Jun.
The place where Heo Jun retired from public office and wrote the famous Donguibogam is Heoheobawi Rock Cave, which is now Guam Park.
In Guam Park, a portion of the Han River was cut off to resemble a lake due to the construction of Olympic Boulevard, and apartment buildings rise high into the sky, surrounding it like a folding screen.
There is a statue of Dr. Heo Jun sitting here, showing his benevolent appearance treating a patient.
On one side, there is a beautiful lake, and inside the lake is the ancient, porous Gwangju Rock, which has an interesting legend.
Before the Yanghwa Bridge was built, this was the Gongam ferry crossing across the lower Han River, and there is Heoheobawi Rock Cave, where many people took refuge during several coups, the Japanese Invasion of Korea, the Byeongja Manchu War, and even the Korean War.
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Guam Park basic information
Website http://parks.seoul.go.kr/parks/
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
Yangcheonhyanggyo
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Introduction to Yangcheonhyanggyo
Yangcheonhyanggyo, located in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu, is the only remaining Hyanggyo in Seoul and is designated as a Seoul Metropolitan Government monument.
It was built in the 12th year of King Taejong's reign (1411) during the Joseon Dynasty, and became the only Confucian school remaining in Seoul when it was incorporated from Gayang-ri, Gimpo-gun, Gyeonggi-do into Seoul in 1963.
It is said that Yangcheonhyanggyo never missed a ancestral rite even under the pressure of Japan during the Japanese colonial period.
There are eight buildings, including Daeseongjeon, Myeongryundang, Jeonsacheong, Dongjae, Study, Naesammun, Oesammun, and annex buildings.
Currently, Yangcheonhyanggyo holds a memorial service twice a year, in the spring and fall, and strives to educate youth and recreate old traditional culture by teaching Chinese characters, calligraphy, and the Four Gentlemen to local residents and elementary and middle school students.
Yuyedang, located in front of the outer gate of Yangcheon Hyanggyo, was newly built by the Gangseo-gu Office in 2007. Cultural events and various folk games are performed in the Yuyedang play area.
Visits to the nearby Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum, Gungsan Tunnel History Exhibition Hall, Gungsan Neighborhood Park, Soakru, and Goseongji Site are possible, and are included in the Yangcheon-ro Seoul Guided Walking Tour Gyeomjae Jeongseon Course.
Yangcheonhyanggyo is located approximately 500m away from Exit 2 of Yangcheonhyanggyo Station on Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 9.
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Yangcheonhyanggyo Basic Information
Homepage https://hyanggyo.net/
Operating hours 10:00~16:00 (lunch time 12:00~13:00)
No parking facilities
Day off every Monday
Seoul Yangcheon Ancient Fortress Site
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Introduction to Yangcheon Ancient Fortress Site in Seoul
Yangcheon Ancient Fortress Site is a Teme-style fortress site located on Gungsan Mountain, the main mountain of Yangcheon-hyeon during the Joseon Dynasty.
Gungsan Mountain is a low peak of about 74 meters on the banks of the Han River.
Anyangcheon Stream flows to the south of Gungsan Mountain, meets the Han River, and on the north side across the Han River is Haengjusanseong Fortress.
Yangcheon Fortress appears to have been built around a flat area with a circumference of about 200m at the top of Gungsan Mountain.
According to records, the length of the wall is 218 meters.
It is presumed to be a mixed earth-stone construction, with a foundation made of stones and soil piled on top.
It appears in literary records such as Sinjeung Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam, Yeojidoseo, and Daedongjiji, and it is unknown when the fortress was built.
However, several surface surveys revealed many pieces of pottery and tiles from the Unified Silla period, and considering that Haengjusanseong Fortress across the river was built during the Unified Silla period, it appears that Yangcheon Goseong was also built during the Unified Silla period.
Also, during the Japanese Invasion of Korea, General Kim Cheon-il and others led the volunteer army and were stationed at this fortress, and then helped General Kwon Yul and participated in the Battle of Haengju.
In 1994, Soakru, which has been around since ancient times on the east side of the mountain peak, was beautifully restored and has become a tourist resting place for Gangseo-gu residents.
Yangcheon Ancient Fortress Site in Seoul is located approximately 500 meters away from Exit 2 of Yangcheonhyanggyo Station on the metropolitan subway.
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Basic information on Yangcheon Ancient Fortress Site in Seoul
Website https://www.gangseo.seoul.kr
Operating hours Always open
No parking facilities
Open all year round on days off
Monument to Patriotic Marriage
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Introduction to the National Patriotic Marriage Monument
There is a memorial monument to the loyal souls of the country in Gaehwa Sanhoguk Park, 15 minutes away from Gaehwa Station on Seoul Subway Line 9.
As the fate of the country was put in jeopardy by North Korea's armed invasion of South Korea on June 25, 1950, about 1,100 soldiers from the 11th, 12th, and 15th Regiments of the Army's 1st Division retreated to the Gimpo area and made their final stand on Gaehwasan Mountain from June 26 to 30. They set up defensive positions and engaged in battle against the enemy's large force.
Unfortunately, communication with the headquarters was cut off, ammunition and supplies were cut off, and all members of the unit were brutally oxidized in the Gaehwasan Valley due to the number and firepower of the North Korean army.
A memorial monument was erected on Gaehwasan Mountain in 1994 to comfort the souls of those who sacrificed their lives for their country and people.
The 4.7m high cenotaph is made up of an octagonal base resting on top of a tombstone that resembles two neatly placed hands and a lotus flower.
The names of about 1,100 fallen soldiers are engraved on the left side of the cenotaph, and on the right side, the names of veterans, veterans of the military service, and survivors are engraved.
A memorial service is held here every year on June 28th.
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Basic information on the National Patriotic Marriage Monument
Website http://mfis.mpva.go.kr
No parking facilities
Banghwa Bridge
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Introduction to Banghwa Bridge
Banghwa Bridge is one of the Hangang Bridges built to enable Incheon International Airport to fulfill its role as a hub airport in Northeast Asia in the 21st century.
At 2.6km in length, it is the longest bridge over the Han River. It is the 27th bridge over the Han River designed and constructed with a long-span arch truss structure, the first in Korea, and boasts excellent artistry and functionality.
The arch of the bridge borrows the soft image of traditional temples and tile-roofed houses, making it the third artificial peak following Gaehwasan Mountain and Deogyangsan Mountain.
The geometric shape reminiscent of a huge aircraft about to take off and the enchanting night view reflected on the waves of the Han River at night leave viewers amazed.
The lights on the bridge are turned on from approximately 19:00 to 23:30 in the evening, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the drive while enjoying the bridge and the night view of Korea.
The night view is beautiful, but the sight of the sun setting beyond Banghwa Bridge at sunset harmonizing with the arch of Banghwa Bridge is a truly breathtaking sight.
Banghwa Bridge itself is located on the outskirts of Seoul, so you can escape from the stuffy city center and enjoy the bike path or walking path in a leisurely mood.
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Banghwa Bridge basic information
Seoul Botanical Garden
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Introduction to Seoul Botanical Garden
Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining developed area in Seoul, to introduce plants and plant culture from 12 cities around the world and to increase the ecological sensitivity of the city.
It is a so-called 'botanic park' that combines a botanical garden and a park, and its area is the size of 70 soccer fields.
In addition to its original role as a plant research and conservation institution, which includes expanding the habitat of endangered wild plants, researching the propagation of difficult-to-breed species, and cultivating plants through cultivar development, it also serves as a bridgehead for the spread of urban garden culture and a lifelong education institution.
The botanical garden is divided into four spaces, including an open forest, theme garden, lake garden, and wetland garden, the highlight of which is the theme garden, which includes the plant culture center, outdoor theme garden, and Magok Cultural Center.
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Seoul Botanical Garden Basic Information
Website http://botanicpark.seoul.go.kr/
Operating hours [theme garden (greenhouse, theme garden)]
- Normal times (March - October) 09:30 - 18:00 (ticket sales close at 17:00)
- Winter season (November - February) 09:30 - 17:00 (ticket sales close at 16:00)
※ Open forest, lake garden, wetland garden: Open all year round
Parking facilities available
Day off every Monday
※ For other closed days, please refer to the Seoul Botanical Garden website.
Gangseo Hangang Park
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Introduction to Gangseo Hangang Park
Gangseo Hangang Park stretches from Gayang Bridge at the southern end of the Han River to the border between Seoul and Gimpo City and is a theme park that combines a wetland ecological park and a sports park.
Gangseo Wetland Ecological Park, selected as one of 30 eco-tourism attractions in Seoul, provides a natural purification function for the river by restoring the wetland ecosystem such as Haungdo Island, nature observation path, and wet grass soil, and is located at the lower part of Banghwa Bridge, in front of the family picnic area, and Haengju. The lower part of the bridge is equipped with physical fitness equipment and functions as a space for citizens' leisure activities and sports.
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Gangseo Hangang Park Basic Information
Homepage http://hangang.seoul.go.kr/archives/46788/
Open all year round on days off
Seoul Botanical Garden Lake Park
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Introduction to Seoul Botanical Garden Lake Park
It is a park within a park that is organically combined with the Seoul Botanical Garden, Seoul's first urban botanical garden, located in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
There is a walking path and waterside observation deck around the lake, and it is a resting place and ecological education center where you can sit on the lake steps and view the botanical garden or observe wetland plants and resident birds.
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Seoul Botanical Garden Lake Park Basic Information
Website https://botanicpark.seoul.go.kr/front/lookaround/botanicGarden03.do
Operating hours 09:30~18:00 (March~September)
09:30~17:00(November~February)
Parking facilities available
No days off
Hwanggeumnae Neighborhood Park
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Introduction to Hwanggeumnae Neighborhood Park
Hwanggeumnae Neighborhood Park, located between Olympic-daero and Gayang Apartments 6 and 7 along the Han River, is a 22,002㎡ neighborhood park and is one of the top five neighborhood parks in Gangseo-gu along with Banghwa, Onggigol, Gongamnaru, and Gaehwa Neighborhood Parks.
It is a specialized place where you can enjoy court facilities such as a basketball court, futsal court, tennis court, badminton court, and foot volleyball court to your heart's content.
In particular, anti-slip flooring was installed on the futsal court, basketball court, and badminton court, and the foot volleyball court was made of artificial turf.
Basic information about Hwanggeumnae Neighborhood Park
Operating hours: Always open
Parking facilities available (Hwanggeumnae Park Road public parking lot)
Open all year round on days off
Hongwonsa Temple
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Introduction to Hongwonsa Temple
It was newly built in the city center in 2005 for training and missionary activities for Buddhist believers.
The meaning of the temple's name, 'Hongwon', is 'I will save all living beings with a great vow.'
The temple's architecture combines tradition and modernity, and the gilt-bronze pagoda at the top of the building is impressive.
You can get there through Exit 2 of Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station on Line 9, and Gungsan Neighborhood Park and Seoul Botanical Garden are nearby.
Hongwonsa Temple basic information
Operating hours 05:00 ~ 19:00
Parking facility parking available
This was an introduction to the top 10 places to visit in Gangseo, Seoul.
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