[One Day Walk] Walking in the Ecological Wetland... Line 5 Omokgyo 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 pleasant walking spots around subway stations.

The subway walking course introduced this time is Omokgyo Station on Line 5, where you can walk through an ecological wetland. First, exit from Exit 5 of Omokgyo Station on Line 5 and go straight. If you enter the side alley next to a franchise bakery, you will see the small-scale Omokgyo Central Market. It was formerly called Sinjeong Golmok Traditional Market.

After leaving the market and walking about 600m toward Sinjeonggyo Bridge, you will find a connecting passage to Anyangcheon, where a small stream ecological park has been created. Named after Anyang City in Gyeonggi-do through which it passes, Anyangcheon is one of the tributaries of the Han River.

Silgaecheon Ecological Park

The Small Stream Ecological Park was created at the end of 2014 on the Anyangcheon idle floodplain between Sinjeonggyo and Omokgyo. An artificial small stream of 264m flows, and various waterside plants such as hackberry and elm trees grow around, making it a beloved resting place for citizens. You can also see a small artificial island, a picnic plaza, and a cultural performance hall.

Walking about 800m past the Small Stream Ecological Park, you will see Yeonghakjeong, a scenic viewpoint. Not only can you enjoy the view of Anyangcheon, but also the Mokdong area. There is an archery range nearby where you can learn or enjoy archery.

The embankment path after Yeonghakjeong is a popular walking spot. In spring, cherry blossom paths unfold, and in summer, shaded trails are available. Continuing along the pedestrian overpass connected to Ewha Mokdong Hospital, you will see Mokma Neighborhood Park. It is said to be named so because it was once a pasture where horses were kept during the Joseon Dynasty.

Next, you need to climb the stairs at the end of Mokma Neighborhood Park to Yangpyeonggyo Bridge. Crossing Yangpyeonggyo Bridge and descending to the opposite Anyangcheon walking trail leads you to Yeongdeungpo Riverside Trail. The green area around Yanghwa Bridge Waterfall is used as a citizen park.

Afterwards, walk about 500m from here toward Golden Seoul Hotel, and when you see Yeomchang Station on Line 9, today's course ends. Nearby, there is also Mokdong Downtown Small Park, which is worth a visit.

Main stops: Line 5 Omokgyo Station Exit 5 - Omokgyo Central Market - Small Stream Ecological Park - Yeonghakjeong - Mokma Neighborhood Park - Yeongdeungpo Riverside Trail - Line 9 Yeomchang Station

Course distance: approximately 6 km, 3 hours

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