Banghak-dong Historic Village and Wondangsaem Park

A historic retreat with a clear spring, traces of Joseon history and a 600-year-old ginkgo described as Seoul's oldest.

Place information

Area

Dobong-gu

Category

Palaces & heritage

Address

16, Haedeung-ro 32ga-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Visit tip

The pavilion by Wondangsaem and the area around Banghak-dong's ginkgo are sheltered from city noise and suitable for a calm walk.

Nearby sights

• Banghak-dong 600-Year-Old Ginkgo

  Seoul Monument No. 33, a revered tree about 25 meters tall and ten meters in circumference.

• Wondangsaem Spring and Traditional Pavilion

  An enduring spring, lotus pond and quiet wooden pavilion.

• Kim Su-yeong Literature Museum

  A literary retreat displaying the manuscripts and life of the poet associated with freedom and justice.