[Fastest Way to Transfer]
The fastest way to transfer from AREX station to Gyeongui-Jungang Line & Subway Line 6 is to get off the train at Car #2-3 (heading Seoul Station) and Car #6-4 (heading Incheon Airport), then take the escalator.
Exit 7 is located on the left side of the transfer gate while Exit 8 and 9 are located opposite Exit 7. There are many exits at Digital Media City Station, thus it will be more convenient if you remember how to get to the exit.
[Facilities]
-- Restroom
The restroom can be found inside the station after entering the ticket gate. It is located next to the elevator to the platform for Incheon Airport direction.
[Convenience Facilities]
-- Storage Locker
The storagelocker is located inside the ticket gate near Exit 8 and 9.
-- Information Center
The Information Center is located on the right side of the gate (it's facing the gate) when heading Exit 8 and 9. If you need help from the station staff, It is available both inside and outside the gate.
-- Convenience Store inside Station
There is a convenience store on the way when you are going to transfer to Gyeongui-Jungang Line & Subway Line 6.
-- Car Park
Outside the Exit 7 (on the left of the transfer gate), you will see the Digital Media City Station Car park.
Parking Fee:
Basic (every 10 mins) - KRW 500 / Daily maximum KRW 12,000 / Monthly Parking KRW 120,000
-- Other stores inside the station
Inside ticket gate
When you go up the escalator from the platform, there is a flower shop and a store that sells hat, scarf, etc,
Along the way to transfer to another line
After tagging the transportation card at the transfer gate to Gyeonggui-Jungang Line and Subway Line 6, there is Dunkin Donuts and a shop selling gimbap, fish cakes,etc.
Getting to Exit 8 and 9
Hansang Dream is a shop selling Korean side dishes, just next to Choi Kang Fish Cake and located near the exit 8 and 9.
--Making your own transportation card
At Digital Media City Station, the center of K-contents, there is a machine that allows you to make your own transportation card. You can choose the current design available in the machine or use your own picture of your favorite Kpop idol. The custom-made transportation card costs KRW 6,000 but it does not come with pre-loaded value. Therefore, you need to top up the card before using it.
Wow! You can make a photo card with your favorite pictures! Since it can also be used as a transportation card, we recommend you to get this as a special souvenir.
[Attraction around Digital Media City Station]
Haneul Sky Park is the popular place for you can see the waves of silver grass every Autumn, but it is also famous for people to go for a walk while enjoying blue sky and green plants in Summer.
If it is a cooling day, it is okay to take a walk to the top of the park but in the hot summer, it is recommended to take the electric shuttle car.
The stop for the electric shuttle bus is located right next to the car park of Haneul Sky Park. It costs KRW 3,000 for round trip and KRW 2,000 one way.
Schedule:
1) To Haneul Sky Park -> interval: 10 - 20 mins
2) To Noeul Park Golf -> interval: 30 mins
Operating hours:
1) Mar - Nov: 10:00~20:00
2) Dec - Feb: 10:00~18:00\
There is an observatory at the peak of Sky Park, where you can get here by taking the electric shuttle car. On a clear day, you will be able to enjoy breathtaking view and can spot many mountain top too.
Haneul Sky Park is very famous for silver grass in Autumn. If you come here during summer, we recommend you to visit the metasequoia path with tall trees.
Metasequoia path is located a little far from the car park of Haneul Sky Park. After enjoying yourself at the peak of Haneul Sky Park, take the electric shuttle car and tell the driver that you want to go to "Metasequoia-gil". The driver will drop you off at a big intersection.
After getting off, walk a little bit to the left and you will see the gate "Nanji 1(il) mun", and you will be able to get to the Metasequoia path in Seoul.
You can take many beautiful pictures at this Metasequoia Road with trees that stretch so high that it seems like it reached the sky. We recommend this healing place around AREX Digital Media City Station for you to visit!
[Information about Haneul Sky Park]
1. How to Get There: At AREX Digital Media City Station Exit 8, take bus #730 (7 mins interval and 5 stops away) ▶ Get off at World Cup 3(sam)-danji , Nanjicheon Park, walk 7 mins
2. Address: 95, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3. Operating Hours: 05:00 - 22:00 daily (Changes every month)
