Wau Park

Seoul


On this hillside park, there are walking trails lined with wildflowers, as well as basketball and badminton courts and other fitness facilities, all well used by students from nearby Hongik University. From the subway exit, walk to the end of Wausan-ro 29-gil, then uphill.


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