[Travel Online] Popular Attractions To Enjoy Lotus Flowers in Incheon - Ganghwa Island Gogu Reservoir

 

Beauty can't be hidden even if you try to hide it. This is exactly the case for these lotus flowers that blooms in Ganghwa Island's Gogu Reservoir. This year, the lotus flowers were expected to be in full bloom in August. However, it was never an easy journey for the petals to bloom due to the weather in August.

You can enjoy the view of lotus flowers that fill the waterfront as you walking along the nicely installed deck. However, watch your steps as you walk while you fall in love with these beautiful lotus flowers. You can walk along the deck to get to the two-storey pavilion, and it's easy to find the Gogu Reservoir from afar.

The scenery of Ganghwa Island Gogu Reservoir from the pavilion makes you feel like the scene in fairy tale where a princess lives in this place. Let's take a moment to enjoy the dreamy yet beautiful scenery.

Many people worried that the unusual long rainy season would have washed all the lotus leaves away, but it can still be seen on the water. However, the lotus flowers that are weaker than lotus petals were falling earlier than expected. Even so, you can see bees and butterflies that attracted to the scent of flowers and play around them.

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The Gogu Reservoir is also known as the sacred place for Grand Duke Jiang. There are many fishermen who spend their time alone here. The lotus, which grows in mud and is more beautiful than any other flowers, is also known as the flower that represents the paradise. Perhaps the Grand Duke Jiang was fishing for time in the western paradise. ^^

The travel style has changed since the outbreak of COVID-19. Some of you used to find more happening destinations, but now perhaps you prefer a quiet place where it is not crowded. If that is the case, Ganghwa Island Gogu Reservoir is the perfect place as it is a quiet place to enjoy. By just looking at the reservoir without doing anything special seems to help you in releasing stress.

Here is a picture of Nareu with the scenery of Ganghwa Island Gogu Reservoir in Summer as background! Will it bloom again next summer? If you can't visit Gogu Reservoir this summer, that is okay. Let's plan a trip together next Summer!

[Information about Ganghwa Island Gogu Reservoir]

1. Getting here: AREX Geomam Station, take bus #800 and 90 ▶ Get off at Ganghwa Terminal, take bus #18  ▶ Get off at the Gogu Reservoir, walk 8 mins

2. Address: 73 Gogu-ri, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

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

[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!

[Summer Outing] Anyang Sammaksa Valley

 Let us bring you to Anyang Sammaksa Valley this summer!

Anyang Sammaksa Valley is one of the popular places for many people during summer. It is located in the city, so you can get there in 30 mins by taking bus from Gwanak Station. It is definitely a good idea to enjoy refreshing clean valley water and green forests to keep cool during hot summer.

Sammaksa Valley is located in front of the main gate of Gyeongin National University of Education. Walk up from the Sammaksa Valley parking lot and you will see the valley on right side. There is no entrance fee for the valley, so just find a spot that you like and enjoy the cooling water. Do bring snacks, drinks, and mat along too.

Usually after rainy day, there will be a lot of water in the valley. This place is so popular that it is hard to find empty spot on weekends, especially during Summer. It is good to visit this place early in the morning to avoid the crowd.

It is difficult to find convenience store or mart in this area, so it is good to pack some food such as sandwiches, bread and snacks. 

But there is toilet available in this area, so don't worry if you need to use the washroom.

There are several areas to walk down to the valley.

For your information, activities such as camping, cooking and fishing in the valley are prohibited. If you bring food, please make sure to keep the trash with you.

One of the reasons why Sammaksa Valley is so popular is that the water is not too deep so it is okay for children to play in the water. If you visit this place three days after the rain, the water level is normally just on the knee of an adult.

The water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the valley. In the hot summer, you can see not only children but also adults enjoying the refreshing water as it allows you to have some relaxation time by just sitting there with your feet dipped in the water.

The downstream is more recommended if you want to play in the water.

There is also a small waterfall and water holes from the narrow rock gaps in the middle of the valley. This spot is popular for people who want to play in the water with tubes.

[Information about Anyang Sammaksa Valley]

1. Getting here : AREX Seoul Station, Transfer to Subway Line 1  ▶ Get off Gwanak Station Exit 2, take bus #6-2  ▶ Get off at Gyeongin National University of Education and walk 12 mins.

2. Address : Seoksu-dong, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi Province 

3. Entrance fee : Free 

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