[Harumanbo Harucheonja] Is There a Beach Shelter When Walking in the Subway?

If you couldn't go on a summer vacation, how about taking a vacation by subway? Yeouido Hangang Park has a beach shelter. It is accessible from Jamsil Hangang Park, which is within walking distance from Exit 6 of Jamsil Saenae Station on Line 2, and directly accessible from Exits 3 and 4 of Yeouinaru Station on Line 5. Sunbeds and parasols are installed, allowing you to relax while enjoying the cool river breeze. The 'Beach Shelter' created on the sandy beach of Hangang Park is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. until September 10. There is no better place to cool off than in the water. You no longer need to travel far to the suburbs to enjoy water leisure sports. You can experience water sports at nearby Hangang Parks accessible by subway, including Ttukseom, Jamsil, Yeouido, and Mangwon Hangang Parks. You can choose and enjoy various activities such as water skiing, windsurfing, motorboating, and paddleboarding according to your preference.

Citizens walking on Inwangsan Mountain Photo by Yonhap News

Seoul Metro recently introduced special experiences and attractions around Seoul. You can spend meaningful leisure time protecting the environment by 'jupging'?picking up trash while hiking to stay healthy. You can climb Inwangsan Mountain via various routes from Gyeongbokgung Station to Hongje Station on Line 3. Inwangsan, with a height of 338.2 meters, is one of the representative beginner hiking courses, but it is also famous for its beautiful night view from the summit, making it popular on social media (SNS) to take certification photos at the top after night hiking. If you exit from Exit 1 of Suraksan Station at the end of Line 7, you can find a place to dip your feet in a cool valley and feel the last days of summer. This is the Suraksan Byeokun Valley. Suraksan (水落山), meaning 'the mountain where water always falls,' has clear water flowing everywhere. The valley water flows wide and shallow, and decks are installed in various places, allowing families with young children or elderly parents to safely enjoy water play.

2022 Seoul Light DDP View [Asia Economy DB]

You can also stimulate your senses and imagination by experiencing culture and arts. Seoul has 46 art galleries and 132 museums, with numerous exhibition spaces displaying diverse works throughout the year. They are easily accessible by subway and have unique exhibitions scheduled. DDP, directly connected to Exits 1 and 2 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Lines 2, 4, and 5, is full of exhibitions and events year-round. From August 31 to September 10, the 222-meter super-large media facade show will be held using the irregular exterior walls. You can enjoy and take photos of virtual gardens, auroras, and more created with digital technology on the DDP exterior walls. The exhibition consists of three parts: ▲ Miguel Chevalier's ▲ Kia Global Design Center's ▲ Dan Asher X LG OLED's .

Children are viewing the exhibition at the National Museum of Korea Children's Museum in Yongsan-gu. [Asia Economy DB]

Exit 2 of Ichon Station on Line 4 leads to the National Museum of Korea. You can enjoy permanent exhibitions anytime, as well as special exhibitions such as the British National Gallery Masterpieces Exhibition and the World of Japanese Buddhist Sculptures, according to your taste. On the 31st at 3 p.m., you can enjoy a free performance by the Seoul Philharmonic Chamber Music Team.