Gyeongui Line Forest Park

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear park in Seoul, South Korea, located along the former Gyeongui Railway Line. The park stretches for several kilometers, starting from Hongik University Station and passing through areas like Yeonnam-dong and Gongdeok. It’s a peaceful and scenic space with walking paths, green spaces, and benches, making it a popular spot for locals to relax, jog, or have picnics. The park has been designed to incorporate nature into the urban landscape, with trees, flowers, and small gardens lining the path. It’s especially beautiful during the spring and autumn when the flowers are in bloom or the leaves are changing colors. The park also has small cafés, shops, and restaurants along the way, particularly in the Yeonnam-dong section, which is known for its hip, artsy vibe. Many visitors enjoy exploring the local cafés and independent stores, as well as checking out the street art and murals that are scattered throughout the area. As a tourist, Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a nice place to unwind while also experiencing local life in Seoul. It’s not a typical tourist hotspot, so it offers a more relaxed, authentic vibe. It’s easily accessible via Hongik University Station (Subway Line 2), and the park’s proximity to the Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong areas means you can also explore these lively neighborhoods filled with cafes, galleries, and boutique shops. The park is ideal for a peaceful stroll or a leisurely afternoon, and it’s a good place to see how urban renewal projects have transformed old spaces into green, community-focused areas.

Beautiful place to walk with friends or pets or even by yourself. It’s very long, several kilometers. Very safe. Lots of trees and shade. Many restaurants located along the park.

I recommend this place for those who want a leisure stroll and several dining options that aren’t too overwhelming. A nice choice of place if you want to stroll leisurely. We went here at night, I think around 7pm, and there were so many locals and tourists in the area. Probably one of the places where you’ll find people walking their dogs (my fave part!) There are also various dining options and we decided to get ice cream and waffles from a small dessert shop :)

Very gorgeous, chill, and relaxing park. Given that they're just a short walk away from Hongdae, is definitely a huge plus; also shows the 180 switch and variety that Seoul brings to the table. On weekends, do expect to see couples, street performers, families, kids, dogs, etc roaming the park. Grab a takeaway from Hongdae, bring it here to enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather, and you'll easily spend a few hours here winding down and soaking in some local inspiration.

It's located in the crowded area of Hongdae, but it provides for a perfect walking route. It can get very crowded during the weekends. However, very recommended for weekdays and evening walks. You can spot many people walking their cute dogs and random street cats along the line. Fun fact; the remaining train track you can see along the path are remains of an old train line that went all the way to North Korea.

It's a thin long strip part beginning at the Hongik Station Exit 3. I once walk this park couple of times during my winter visit in SK. Many stores at each side like restaurants, cafe's, photo booth, mini grocery stores. I only saw 1 videoke house.

The park was used to the railroad between Seoul and Ueju, northern boundary city between Chosun and China. To redefine this railroad in contempoary context, mapo ku renovated this railroad as the modern park similar to the Central Park in New York.

A nice place to take a stroll or just sit and enjoy the weather. Lot's of people sit on the grassy area and do picnics. People also walk their dogs here. They try to make it look like a train station from the old days. You can enter here from sinchon and exit at the hongdae area.