Pureun Arboretum and Hangdong Railroad

Seoul's first municipal arboretum, with Hangdong Reservoir, reed wetlands and an old railway walking route.

Place information

Area

Guro-gu

Category

Parks and nature

Address

240, Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Visit tip

The lakeside paths and lawns are relatively spacious on weekends; the reeds are particularly scenic in the late-afternoon sunset.

Nearby sights

• Hangdong Railroad

  A tucked-away photo route along tracks whose sleepers carry atmospheric inscriptions.

• Hangdong Reservoir Ecological Deck

  A wooden waterside route for observing water lilies, fish and birds.

• Pureun Arboretum Book Cafe and Greenhouse

  A comfortable lakeside reading space and glasshouse of tropical plants.