A Perfect Day Trip to Osan from Seoul
If you're looking for a great travel destination accessible by subway from Seoul, how about Osan in Gyeonggi Province?
Osan can be easily reached via Subway Line 1 or the Mugunghwa train.
Let me introduce you to a day trip itinerary in Osan that you can enjoy with your kids!
🌟 Osan Day Trip Itinerary 🌟
Mulhyanggi Arboretum → Soruil Library → Osaek Market
1. Mulhyanggi Arboretum
Location: 211 Cheonghak-ro, Osan, Gyeonggi-do
Entrance Fee: Free
Parking: Available (small cars 1,000-3,000 KRW; medium cars 2,000-6,000 KRW; large cars 4,000-8,000 KRW)
The first stop on your Osan trip is the Mulhyanggi Arboretum.
Operating Hours (March to October): 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM (Last entry at 05:00 PM)
Operating Hours (November to February): 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Last entry at 04:00 PM)
Closed every Monday, January 1st, and on the day of Seollal and Chuseok.
Opened in 2006, Mulhyanggi Arboretum is home to a variety of plants and gardens, attracting over 350,000 visitors annually, making it one of the representative arboretums in Gyeonggi Province.
It is about a 10-minute walk from Osan Daegyo Station (Exit 2), making it convenient to visit by public transport.
The arboretum features well-maintained walking paths, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing natural scenery throughout the seasons.
Especially, the Metasequoia path and the walking trail around the pond offer a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation.
If you want to take a break during your walk, stop by the Mulhyanggi Forest Exhibition Hall, where you can learn about forest and wetland ecology and explore the relationship between humans and nature.
Next to the exhibition hall, the Mulhyanggi Forest Bookstore offers a selection of books on plants, environment, and ecology for you to read freely while enjoying the view of the green forest.
There are also various themed gardens like the Wetland Ecology Center and the Water Droplet Greenhouse, allowing you to savor the tranquility of nature in the city.
Travel Tip: Wear comfortable sneakers as the arboretum is quite spacious!
2. Soruil Library
Location: 102-25 Gyeonggi-daero, Osan, Gyeonggi-do
Operating Hours: Weekdays 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Weekends 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM (Closed on the second and fourth Mondays of each month)
Entrance Fee: Free
The next stop is Soruil Library, known as the first instrument-specialized library in the country.
Opened in 2019, Soruil Library is a cultural space where you can enjoy books and music together.
The basement exhibition and experience area allows visitors to play various instruments and listen to sounds, making it an engaging spot for both children and adults.
Music lovers will find themselves losing track of time in this space.
3. Osaek Market
Location: 22 Osaek-ro 272beon-gil, Osan, Gyeonggi-do
Operating Hours: Varies by store
Osaek Market is a traditional market located at a transportation hub where the Gyeongbu Expressway and high-speed rail intersect, having been part of Osan citizens' lives for a long time.
Each alley in the market has its own unique name, adding to the fun of exploring.
From the 'Miso Street' with rice mills to the 'Green Path' for ingredients, and the 'Beautiful Street' filled with popular eateries, the market has various themed sections.
Even on a weekday afternoon, the market buzzes with energy.
Enjoy the lively atmosphere and familiar foods to wrap up your Osan adventure! Osan is an ideal day trip destination, easily accessible via Subway Line 1 from Seoul.
If you're pondering where to go this weekend, consider Osan where you can walk in nature, enjoy books and music, and savor market delicacies!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/korea_diary/224320693331
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