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| Seoul Forest | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul |
| Area | 1,200,000 m² |
| Established | June 18, 2005 |
| 'Seoul Forest' | |
| Hangul | 서울숲 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Seoul Sup |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏul Sup |
Seoul Forest (Korean: 서울숲) Seoul Forest is a massive park dotted with over 400,000 trees and 100 different animals. This nature park is located in Seongsu-dong and covers an area of 1,200,000 m². The area that was once a royal hunting forest, became Seoul's first water purification plant in 1908, and later used for both racecourse and golf facilities. Now, it has been transformed into a park with a dense canopy of trees and a lake, where citizen can breathe the invigorating fresh air offered by nature.[1]
This Ecologic Park is famous because it has over 40 different species of roses, this park offers visitors the oportunity to stroll along the river and admire these colorful, intoxicating flowers, while also sighting some fish along the way. The roses are one of the most beatiful attraction at this park located on Ttukseom Island, groves of wetland plant species, including reeds, silver banner grass, and rose-gold pussy willows can also be seen. There are diferent types of water plants, such as water chestnut and floating moss, can be found in downstream areas where the waters flow by genlty. Along with these sights, Seoul Forest also features as insect garden in its nature experiencing study field and outdoor nature classroom for children in its Weatlands Ecological Field. [2]
Attractions[edit]
- Cultural Art Park (220,000㎡)
- Hangang River Waterside Park (33,000㎡)[3]
- Nature Experiencing Study Field (85,000㎡)
- Wetlands Ecological Field (70,000㎡)
- Ecological Forest (165,000㎡)
How to arrive[edit]
To arrive to this park is served by Seoul Subway Line 2, Ttukseom Station, exit 8 or Bundang Line, Seoul Forest Station, exit 3. Proceed straight until you get to the large street and turn left. About a block down, across the street, is the park. In this place you can ride a bicycle, skate board and so on. It was established to satisfy people's desire to have green space and recreational places in city. It changed from the grounds of Ttukseom.[4]
Gallery[edit]
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flowers and butterfly in seoul forest park
References[edit]
- ^ Living in Seoul. Seoul Metropolitan Government.
- ^ Hyun Jung Kim, Amber. Korea's Natural Wonders: Exploring Korea's Landscapes.
- ^ http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=789696
- ^ "Seoul Forest". visit seoul. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
External links[edit]
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Category:Seongdong District Category:Parks in Seoul Category:Urban public parks
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