What's Free in Seoul? Tapgol Park and Cheonggyecheon Stream

What's Free in Seoul? 

Whoah!!! There's a lot. Surprisingly Seoul is not as expensive as what you think. Walking around would make you feel you're inside the television and living like one of your favorite Koreanovela star would make you feel you are already satisfied that you're in South Korea. 

So much for the Koreanovela vibe, 2 of the popular attractions in Seoul for free are just within your reach via Insadong. So after the street performance, we cross the street and we went to Tapgol Park. Isn't it obvious that more than the attractions the leaves of autumn made us feel more excited. The start of our leaf picking happened here in Tapgol Park. (And yes, there is more to that.)

Tapgol Park's contribution to Seoul history was during the revolution from Japanese. This is where the Korean Declaration of Independence happened. Aside from that, 2 of the National Treasures of South Korea can be found here (I am sorry but I do not have pictures of those, because I am more focus with the leaves.) The Pagoda of Wongkasa Temple and the Monument of Wongkasa.  (You may refer to other site if you wish for more details.) This park has an octagonal shape which is very unique compared to others.  

Tapgol Park

Line 1,3,5 Jogno 3(sam)ga Station. Exit 1,5. 5 minute walk

From Tapgol Park we walked straight ahead to reach Cheonggyecheon Stream. Surrounded by buildings which reminded me of Singapore's Raffles' Center. We we're lucky to see the Festival of Lights displayed that month. It was already raining and we do not have umbrella. It was already cold and the rain made it colder. This area is picture perfect. It may not be my favorite among all the places I've been to in Seoul but looking at the pictures - It was all worthy that we came by. 

Cheonggyecheon (Stream)

Line 1 Jegidong Station, Exit 4, Line 2 Yongdu (Dongdaemungo Office) Station Exit 5

02-2286-3410

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