[One Day Walk] Strolling Along the Ancient Tombs and Lake... Seokchon Station

Editor's NoteThe subway is not only a transportation method that anyone can easily access and travel safely with, but also an important point for daily walking goals. We introduce pleasant walking spots around subway stations.

The subway walking course introduced this time starts from Seokchon Station on Line 8. It is a course that walks along the promenade centered on the Seokchon-dong Tumuli, a famous landmark in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and finishes at Seokchon Lake.

The name Seokchon-dong, an administrative neighborhood in Songpa-gu, Seoul, is believed to have originated from the many stone mound tombs of the Baekje tumulus cluster in the past. About 400 meters from Seokchon Station on Line 8, you can see the Seokchon-dong Tumuli. The Seokchon-dong Tumuli, stone mound tombs from the Hanseong Baekje period, have a history of over 1,500 years, and now only eight tombs remain. In the early Japanese colonial period, there were reportedly 89 tumuli, including earthen and stone tombs. The prominent Tomb No. 3 is a stepped stone mound tomb in the Goguryeo style, presumed to have belonged to the ruling class. The Seokchon-dong Tumuli hold a very important position in the study of the culture of the Three Kingdoms period.

Let's take a proper walk around Seokchon Lake. Seokchon Lake is an artificial lake with an area of 217,850 square meters, a water volume of 6.36 million tons, and an average depth of 4.5 meters, formed in 1971 through the reclamation of a branch stream flowing into the Han River. It is largely divided into West Lake and East Lake, and it is fun to experience different atmospheres depending on the location.

First is West Lake. Exit the tumuli entrance and walk straight for 300 meters, then cross the main road to find it. West Lake becomes a cherry blossom-filled promenade in spring and is always crowded because it is close to recreational facilities such as Songpa Naru Park, Lotte World Magic Island, and Seoul Play Yard.

On the way to East Lake, let's briefly visit the Samjeondo Monument. From the entrance of Songpa Naru Park, walk 200 meters toward Lotte World. The Samjeondo Monument is a victory monument of the Qing Dynasty from the Joseon period during the Byeongja Horan (Second Manchu invasion). After Joseon was defeated by Qing and signed a humiliating peace treaty, the monument was inscribed with the merits of the Qing Taizong at his request.

After understanding this historical background and viewing the Samjeondo Monument, proceed toward East Lake. It can be seen across the street from the Seokchon Lake intersection in front of the monument. The Lotte Tower, a super high-rise building near Seokchon Lake East, is so massive that it can be seen from far away. After walking around the lake, it is also good to shop or dine at Lotte Tower, Lotte World Mall, and other nearby places.

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