We love to explore the many beautiful parks in Seoul. This is Seonyudo Island Park. It is on an island in the Han River. The Han was once the southern border of Seoul, but the city has grown so much that now it divides the city almost in half. We live on the north-side of the river, but we visit the south-side a lot to explore, go to church, and shop. On this day, we rode the subway to the south-side of the Han because there is a walking bridge that takes you to this island park. There are no cars allowed on the island so it is really a wonderfully peaceful place, perfect for picnics and walks. The park was once a water treatment plant, but the government decided to convert the island into an urban park as part of its "New Seoul" initiative. The existing water treatment infrastructure was repurposed to frame and guide the design of the new ecological park.
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| These circular water containers have been transformed into an ecological children's playground! |
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| Here is the foot-bridge that connects the island to the mainland. |
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