How do I get to Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park)?

The nearest station is Hongik Univ. (Line 2), exit 3. Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) is in Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong, Seoul.

How much does Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) cost?

Nothing. Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) is free to visit.

Park

Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park)

Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong, Seoul

Address

188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.

A linear park on the former Gyeongui rail line, about 6.3 km in total, with cafes and restaurants along the Yeonnam-dong stretch near Hongik Univ. Station.

Nearest station Hongik Univ. (Line 2), exit 3

Cost Free

Time needed 1 hour

Best time Late afternoon

Free Autumn colour

Insider tip

Cafes and restaurants line both sides. Weekday late afternoon is calmer than a weekend.

What the guides say about Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park)

The area around Hongik University has live houses such as Rolling Hall, a Saturday Hongdae Free Market from March to November, and the cafes of Yeonnam-dong along Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park). It's lively late and slow in the morning.

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Nearby

Dongjin Market Market · 1 min walk A small market in Yeonnam-dong. Imi Coffee Cafe · 6 min walk A cafe on Donggyo-ro 25-gil, about 240 m from Hongik Univ. Hongdae R2 Busking Street Landmark · 6 min walk A pedestrian street near Hongik Univ. Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store Shopping · 6 min walk A character store for Kakao Friends (Ryan, Apeach and others) a minute from Hongik Univ. Hongdae R1 Red Culture Market Market · 7 min walk Part of the Red Road, a roughly 2 km tourism street in Hongdae developed by Mapo-gu, with flea markets, caricature drawing, traditional games and... K-Pop Square Hongdae K-pop · 8 min walk A K-pop merchandise and fan-experience store on Yanghwa-ro.

Around Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong

Live music, a Saturday market and a park on an old rail line

Hongdae is the strip around Hongik University, and Yeonnam-dong is the quieter cafe district behind it. The area runs on evenings, with live venues, clubs and street performers. Daytime is for shops, a Saturday market and the park.

Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 3 markets, 3 landmarks, 2 bars, 2 cafes, 1 park or garden, 1 shop and 1 K-pop spot. Read the Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong guide.

Hongdae Free Market Market · 9 min walk
Hongdae Playground Landmark · 9 min walk
Club NB Nightlife · 11 min walk
KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Landmark · 12 min walk
GMH Dabang Cafe · 14 min walk
Rolling Hall Nightlife · 14 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park)?: 188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
How do I get to Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park)?: The nearest station is Hongik Univ. (Line 2), exit 3. Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) is in Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong, Seoul.
How much does Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) cost?: Nothing. Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) is free to visit.
How long do you need at Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park)?: Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park)?: Late afternoon.

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