Seonyudo Park — Attraction in Seoul

Seonyudo is a small island in the Han River. And Seonyudo Park is an art park built on that island. During the industrialization period, there was a water purification plant on Seonyudo. The purification plant served to filter dirty water and make it clean. As a result, the purification plant became a rather unpleasant space. This was because the sediment left after purification caused severe odors. After a long time, the purification plant finished its role. However, when it was decided to turn Seonyudo into a park, they chose not to completely demolish the purification facilities but to recycle them. Thus, Seonyudo Park was born. The space once filled with the stench of sediment became an attractive pond. Various filtration facilities were transformed into mysterious sculptures filled with lights. And the office space of the purification plant was reborn as a cultural center for citizens. Seonyudo, which was once responsible for the health of citizens, is now being used as a place to invigorate citizens.

Seonyudo Park, situated on Seonyudo Island in the Han River, Seoul, is an urban oasis celebrated for its blend of nature, art, and sustainability. The park was once a water treatment facility, and its transformation into a green space showcases innovative urban planning. Visitors can enjoy meandering paths through lush gardens, picturesque bridges, and artistic installations. The park's ecological focus is evident in its wetlands and diverse plant life. Seonyudo Park provides a serene escape from city life, inviting locals and tourists to appreciate the harmonious coexistence of nature and human creativity in this unique and repurposed urban landscape.

This place is really amazing. It used to be an island dedicated to water purification in Seoul and has been converted into a park that still has the old concrete construction of the water plant within the new framework of the park. It incorporates green technology is conjunction with the old structure and they grow aquaponics here in a big way.

The views of Seoul were stunning when I went. Lots of semi-secluded picnic areas as opposed to other parts of the Han that are packed.

You can take the Rainbow bridge in on the south end of it, or get in from the actual bridge on the north end.