[Travel Online] BEST 4 Healing Place around AREX Station

Recently, the Korean government has announced the implementation of the Level 2 Social Distancing Rules as the number of confirmed cases for COVID-19 has increased. We also know that many people could not travel to Korea due to closed borders. Therefore, in this post, we are going to show you a few healing places around AREX stations so that you can travel with us "online".

1. Gyeongui Line Forest Park 

▲ Pictures above were taken before the COVID-19 outbreak

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is one of the representatives of "Forest in the City", and it is located in front of AREX Hongik University Station Exit 3. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, many people used to spend their leisure time with their friends here.

▲ Pictures above were taken before the COVID-19 outbreak

Gyeongui Line forest trail is full of greenery 

From Hongik University Station to Yeonnam Bridge, you will find a small stream between the trees, which gives you healing time as you walk along the trail.

2.  Seoul Botanic Park

The Seoul Botanic Park is located at AREEX Magongnaru Station.

It is a landmark in Seoul that was officially opened in May 2019 and since then, it has been a favourite place of many people in Seoul.

The Seoul Botanic Park consists of theme park, lake garden and wetlands. The most popular space is the greenhouse that display plants from 12 cities growing in the Mediterranean and Tropical Climate.

3.  Sindo Island

If you want to have a short trip away from the city, we would recommend Sindo Island. Sindo Island accessible by ferry from Sammok Dock (near AREX Unseo Station) and it only takes 10 mins ferry ride.

There is a Gubongsan Mountain (approximately 178.4m high) in Sindo Island. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking scenery of the West Sea.

4.  Muuido Island

View of Muuido Island from the top

Muuido Island is the perfect place for those who want to feel the scent of sea breeze, giving you special healing time.

▲ Marine Tourism Trail in Muuido (해상관광탐방로)

The Marine Tourism Trail was opened in June 2018. Walk along the forest path and you will find a wooden staircase that leads to the this place.

Let's take a walk at the Marine Tourism Trail with 550m long of wooden deck road installed on the sea. You can surely feel the refreshing nature and beautiful scenery here.

We hope you have enjoyed traveling online with us to these greenery places!

*Please wear a mask and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wash hands frequently and practice cough etiquette. Stay safe!