The Best Seoul Parks and Green Spaces to Visit, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is a bustling metropolis where ancient and modern, nature and technology peacefully coexist. Filled with modern high-rise buildings, this dense urban jungle also has many delightful parks,聽palaces, temples, museums,聽beaches, and more.

Seoul parks are an especially great way to explore the local beauty in relaxed atmospheres. You can take a聽day trip聽to enjoy a quiet and beautiful escape in nature without having to travel long distances.

Though you can always聽charter a private vehicle, these sprawling and charming green spaces are easily accessible by聽public transport, so you can visit them whenever you want.聽

Here are the five best Seoul parks that are a must-visit when you鈥檙e in the city. I also highlight what makes the city鈥檚 parks so popular and considerations to keep in mind when visiting these natural areas.

Seoul鈥檚 parks combine natural beauty with different things to see and do, including spectacular city and river views, picnic spots, sports facilities, and water sports. So, visitors can not only enjoy the beauty of blooming gardens but also entertain themselves with various outdoor recreational activities. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Best Seoul Parks and Green Spaces to Visit
Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Linda Dunsmore
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Yeouido Hangang Park
Sky Park
the Ttukseom Hangang Park
Naksan Park
Daehak-ro Street
Dongdaemun Gate
Ihwa Mural Village
Yongsan Family Park
National Museum of Korea
Bosingak Bell
the Seoul Botanic Park

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