[Seoul] Gildong Ecological Park (길동생태공원)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gildong Ecological Park (길동생태공원)’.
💡 Overview
Gildong Ecological Park was founded by the Seoul government by restoring the wetland on the side of Cheonho-daero. The park maintains and preserves a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural habitats, allowing park visitors to observe plants, animals and insects in a natural ecosystem, and to learn about the importance of nature conservation.
The 80,683 ㎡ park is divided into a wetland zone, forest zone, and grassland zone. Amenities include an outdoor classroom, outdoor exhibition space, observation deck, pergolas, and more. The bird observation platform in particular is a great way to birdwatch in the urban landscape.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 1291, Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 05291) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-2-489-2770 |
| 🌐 Website | parks.seoul.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | Admission hours 10:00-18:00 |
| Day Off | Mondays |
| Opening Date | April 28, 1999 |
| Parking | Not available |
| Experience Guide | Program schedule changes monthly * Online reservation required |
| Capacity | [Park admission] 50 people per hour [Programs] 15~30 people per group |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-489-2770 |
📝 Additional Information
[Available Facilities]
[Gildong Ecological Park]
Tourist Information Center, observation decks (marsh zone & woodland zone), reservoir, bird observatories, wondumak (lookout shed), chogajip (thatched cottages), stonewall and stonework, outdoor observatory, outdoor lecture space, pergola, etc.
[Gildong Ecology Culture Center (Opened on April 22, 2005)]
Exhibition Hall 1: Ecology of Seoul
Exhibition Hall 2: Ecology of Gildong Ecological Park
[Restrooms]
Available
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)
📍 Nearby Attractions
Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)Distance: 1.1km | 660, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul- KUIMS (강동경희대학교병원)Distance: 1.3km | 892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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