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Seokchon Lake (Korea)
As the lake is located in the neighborhood of the Jamsil-dong area of Songpa-gu, the Seokchon Lake is also known as “Songpa Naru Park.”
In its ideal harmony of lake and park, Seokchon Lake is divided into two parts: the east and west lakes. While the Magic Island of Lotte World, a typical theme park in Seoul, is in the vicinity of the west lake, surrounding areas of the east lake is popular among neighbors for its jogging courses, walks as well as a rest place for office workers nearby.
When the city government embarked on the Hangang River Redevelopment Project in 1961, the river was filled up with earth but a part of the river was left unfilled. And then, in 1971, the unfilled water turned the lake, of which total area of 217,850㎡ with 737 tons of freshwater.
In early 1980s the lakeside area was developed into a park; following this, the lake was divided into the east and west lakes flowing along newly opened Songpadaero Road. With an ideal harmony of the lake and park and its jogging course along with the promenade, the Seokchon Lake has become one of most favored rest areas for the people in neighborhood.
Information about surrounding areas
Magic Island
The Magic Island is an artificial island floating on the west lake, Songpa Naru Park. The island is connected to the Lotte World Adventure, a theme park, with a monorail car and sky bridge. Once you get there, you’ll feel like being in a fairly tale surrounded by clear and blue Seokchon Lake and natural views. For more information: www.lotteworld.com
Ogeum Park
In 1990, Ogeum Park was formed on a small hill, measuring 200 meters above sea level, without having the genuine beauty of the hill damaged. There are a walk, along which is filled with flowers and trees, and many sporting facilities such as a badminton court, tennis court and various exercise equipments for use.
In 2000, a botanical garden was open along both sides of the sloped walk of the park. With about 30 kinds of wild flowers, including lily on the valley, bellflower, plantain lily and lychnis, as well as 20 indigenous trees, this children’s beloved garden is open for free of charge.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (Korea)
Its upper stream is close to Hannam grand bridge to the standard of Banpo grand bridge(Jamsu bridge), while lower stream is located in the north of riverside between both ends of Dongjak grand bridge. With 7.2㎞ length, it is close to Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, and Heukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu.
Installed on both side of Banpo grand bridge in Banpo Hangang Park that is formed in Hangang Renaissance Project, Fountain of Moonlight and Rainbow is 1,140m(570m for upper and lower stream respectively) in total length, being registered in the Guinness Book of World Association as the longest over-bridge fountain in 2008. It offers various things to see and enjoy as if it were a seven-color rainbow, rendering a beautiful scenery whenever it belches out water streams. There are sports facilities such as Waterdrop Playground, In-line Hub, football field, and basketball field on the Moonlight Square, where Hangang Rainbow Festival or Citizens' Cultural Ground is held every weekend.
Information on Peripheral Area
Offering citizens a place to rest and play in the middle of a city, Seoraseom is an artificial island that was formed through Hangang Development Complex in 1980's.
Located between Banpo grand bridge and Dongjak grand bridge, Seoraeseom connects the 3 bridges to Banpo Hangang Park, for much convenience. This is favored by young lovers to walk because of flower complex, which is changed into a spacious rape flowers.
Children also can use here to freely play and learn nature, seeing butterflies and birds following fragrance in spring.
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