Lawns, willows and a pond at Yongsan Family Park, next to the National Museum

Self-paid. The blogger paid for this visit.

A quiet park with wide lawns, a willow-lined pond and landscaped paths right beside the National Museum of Korea. Bring a mat for a picnic, or pair it with a museum visit.

서울 한복판에 이런 곳이 있었나
Was there really a place like this in the middle of Seoul?

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Is it for you?

Go forA calm green break in central Seoul, easy to combine with the National Museum. Couples often come for wedding photos.

Skip ifYou want to pitch a tent or drive on a weekend. Tents are not allowed, and the small lot fills up early.

Good to know

Mats and camping chairs are fine, tents are not.
From Yongsan Station it is a long walk. Rent a Ttareungi bike from the Yongsan Central Park side and return it at the National Museum.
Parking has only about 30 spaces at ₩1,800 an hour. Use the museum lot or public transit.
Open all day, free entry.

Is it for you?

Good to know

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