[Harumanbo] Walking Along Garosugil and the Railroad... Line 6 Hwarangdae Station

Editor's NoteThe subway is a transportation method that anyone can easily access and travel safely, and it is also an important point for daily walking. We introduce walkable places around subway stations.

This time, it's time to explore the walkable green area near Hwarangdae Station on Line 6. Near Hwarangdae Station is the Korea Military Academy, and the name Hwarangdae Station comes from the nickname of the Korea Military Academy, ‘Hwarangdae.’ The Hwarangdae Station course consists of pedestrian-friendly streets such as tree-lined streets, old railroad tracks, and parks.

The start is from Exit 2 of Hwarangdae Station. Passing by Gongneung Doosan Hillsville Apartments and heading toward Gongneung Station, you will find the Railroad Park course. The railroad where the old Gyeongchun Line used to run has been preserved as it was, and various flowers and trees have been planted to create a pleasant green walking area. After exploring this area, turn your steps toward Seoul Women’s University and head to the Taereung International Shooting Range. It is said that the general public can also try pistol shooting. Then, entering Hwarang-ro, you can see the Joseon Dynasty royal tombs, Taegangneung, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Taegangneung refers to the combined tombs of Queen Munjeong, the third consort of the 11th Joseon king Jungjong, called Taereung, and her son, the 13th king Myeongjong and his queen Insun, called Gangneung.

Next, from the Taegangneung ticket office, if you go to the Korea Military Academy Gymnasium, you will find Hwarangcheon-gil. It is a short stream flowing from the Korea Military Academy Apartments to the Korea Military Academy, used as a walking trail. You can also see Mokyewon, a woodworking experience center. At the experience center, you can make practical household items such as smartphone stands, trays, and bookstands. A small participation fee and material cost are required.

The last course is Gongneung-dong Neighborhood Park. It can be seen about 400 meters toward Hwarangdae Station on Line 6 from Mokyewon. It is equipped with walking trails, exercise facilities, and resting areas, and it is also the starting point of Seoul Dulle-gil Course 2.

Main stops: Line 6 Hwarangdae Station Exit 2 - Railroad Park - Taereung International Shooting Range - Joseon Dynasty Royal Tombs Taegangneung - Hwarangcheon-gil - Mokyewon - Neighborhood Park

Course distance: 5.2 km, about 2 hours 40 minutes

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