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Samcheong Park

삼청공원
41, Waryonggongwon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Overview

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Located on the outskirts of Mt. Bugak, this park was the first officially-designated park in Korea (1940). The name Samcheong (literally "three blue") refers to the three highest ideals in Taoism that men can attain. Surrounded by cherry blossoms planted long ago, the park becomes crowded with tourists every April when the trees are in full bloom. The park offers many amenities: badminton and tennis courts, a playground, a snack bar, and a multi-purpose rest area.

Major hiking trails winding through Samcheong Park connect the park to the Mt Bugak Seoul Fortress Wall Hiking Trail, a mineral spring spot in Seongbuk-dong, and Waryong. While hiking, visitors can encounter Malbawi, an excellent spot chosen by City of Seoul where they can overlook Seoul at a glance. Malbawi Historic Site Visit Program, run by Jongno-go Office (Seoul), provides children and adults with the opportunity to learn about natural ecology in Samcheong Park and the history of Seoul Fortress Wall from designated guides. Through well-developed roads around Samcheong-dong, visitors can easily move from Samcheong-dong to Seongbuk-dong. Currently, Samcheong Tunnel near the park connects the two localities.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2148-4153
Opened
March 12, 1940

Updated 2016.02.06

Tour Course Information

Samcheong Park – Trekking Routes – Malbawi Trekking Route – Wild Pear Tree Forest - Pine Tree Forest – Seoul Fortress Wall  (Inquiries : +82-2-731-1459)

Available Facilities

Playground, drinking fountain, badminton court, tennis court, snack bar, etc.

Admission Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Access

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[Subway]
Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2.
Take bus 11 and get off at the last stop.

41, Waryonggongwon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


Traffic information

  • Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국) - 1514.7m
  • Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (경복궁(정부서울청사)) - 1817.2m
  • Subway Line 4 Hyehwa (혜화) - 1820.1m

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