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A One-of-a-kind Railroad-themed Seoul Tour
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Seoul, the capital of Korea, has been the major transportation hub of Korea for as long as one can remember. With the evolution of transportation and roads, Seoul has many railroad tracks that are now out of operation. Instead of leaving them abandoned, the city has made some positive changes for the public good. Discover the transformation and stories behind the old tracks with this railroad-themed itinerary!
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Total distance: Approx. 31.56 km
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Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)
Culture Station Seoul 284 was the former Seoul Station and the center of Seoul’s railroad system. Today, it is a cultural space open to the public that holds a variety of exhibitions and events year-round.
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Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)
Seosumun Crossing sees the heaviest traffic among railroad crossings in Korea. This crossing is popular among train buffs and photographers who are eager to catch a scene of a passing train. Visitors are advised to keep their distance from the crossing for safety.
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Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관)
Seoul Museum of History exhibits the overall history of Korea. It also has materials on city trolleys that took passengers all around Seoul from the 1930s.
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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)
Hongdae is one of the most popular hangout places in the region north of the Hangang River. Head to the Mapo Sebit Culture Forest to see traces of old railroad tracks.
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Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))
Gyeongui Line Forest Park, following an old rail line, is perfect to go for a walk. The walking path is 6.3 kilometers long and passes through Yeongnam-dong, a neighborhood lined with popular restaurants.
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Hwarangdae Railroad Park (화랑대 철도공원)
Hwarangdae Rail Park was formerly Hwarangdae Station, the last request stop in Seoul. Different kinds of trains are on display on the railroad no longer in use. In the evening, the park turns into an astonishing light garden.
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Introduction
Seoul, the capital of Korea, has been the major transportation hub of Korea for as long as one can remember. With the evolution of transportation and roads, Seoul has many railroad tracks that are now out of operation. Instead of leaving them abandoned, the city has made some positive changes for the public good. Discover the transformation and stories behind the old tracks with this railroad-themed itinerary!
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