When going to Nowon Light Garden (within Hwarangdae Railroad Park), you can make the route more stable by deciding on the subway route, station, and exit before the bus route. This article focuses on the order of starting from the station, walking to the site, and returning to the subway, based on information on night view attractions released at Seoul Open Data Plaza.

For Nowon Light Garden (in Hwarangdae Railroad Park), check the subway route first.

In the original Seoul Open Data Plaza, the subway access information here is listed as “10 minutes on foot (approximately 898m) after getting off at Exit 4 of Hwarangdae Station on Line 6.” When going to see the night view, use this guide as a reference point from the departure station, and check the relevant route and exit signs first while inside the station.

At night, even at the same station, the pedestrian flow at each exit and the location of the crosswalk significantly change the perceived travel time. Entering the address rather than the place name as the destination in the map app and then checking the subway stop, exit, and walking route on one screen makes it easier to plan than relying on bus transfers.

Nowon Light Garden (within Hwarangdae Railroad Park) as seen through public information of Seoul Metropolitan Government

○ Hwarangdae Railroad Park is a healing town in the city center with historical and cultural value that has reborn the Gyeongchun Line railway section, which was discontinued in 2010, into a cultural park full of things to see and enjoy, centered around Hwarangdae Station, the last simple station in Seoul. (Total area: 40,462㎡) ○ As sunset approaches, it is transformed into Nowon Light Garden, which displays colorful night lights. It features a colorful light tunnel, a fantastic train station using laser beams, a media train that looks as if images are floating in the air, and an avatar tree reminiscent of a large Christmas tree. ○ Enjoy the harmony of natural scenery and unique train-themed cultural facilities, including a real train displayed on an old railroad track, during the day, and take the photo of your life under the fantastic lights pouring down at night. ○ Every May, Nowon-gu’s representative festival, the ‘Nowon Craft Beer Festival’, is held in the park. ○ In 2023, it was selected as one of the ‘100 Local Cultural Attractions (Local 100)’ by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and is evaluated as a complex cultural attraction that can provide memories and romance to the existing generation and curiosity and joy to the new generation. ※ Operating hours vary for each cultural facility within Hwarangdae Railway Park. Closed in case of bad weather such as rain, typhoon, or extreme cold.

The night view is an itinerary to experience the lighting and surrounding walking environment after the sun sets. Rather than just looking at the viewpoint and moving quickly, you can reduce having to retrace your steps at the site by deciding in advance where you will stay after arrival, where you will take pictures, and the station you will return home from.

Look at the address and exit from the station to the site.

The published address is “608 Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul”. After getting off, rather than just memorizing the exit number, open this address again to start walking directions. Even in the same station area, the entrance to the park, the north and south ends of the bridge, and the actual entrance to the cultural facility may be different.

Before exiting the exit, check the station's electronic signboard and exit map first, and check the main street direction and crosswalk once more on the ground. Traveling at night is much easier if you choose a road with wide sidewalks and lights rather than taking unreasonable shortcuts.

Please check operating hours and entrance fees on the day of departure.

The published operating hours are “Tuesday to Sunday, 30 minutes before sunset to 22:00 ※ Closed on Mondays.” The paid/free category is registered as “free.” The usage fee information is “Free ※ However, there is an entrance fee to some cultural facilities (train village, etc.) within Hwarangdae Railroad Park.” Nighttime operations, admission deadlines, and event date controls may vary from time to time, so please check the official website and on-site notices on the day of your visit.

In particular, access to some areas of parks, squares, and waterfront spaces may be restricted depending on weather, events, and facility inspections. It is a good idea to first decide on the end time of the tour based on the last subway train, and leave enough walking time to return home after arriving at the site.

Plan your way home around the subway.

The exit you used to come in is not always the best exit to get home. After finishing the tour, check again the nearest station entrance and the direction of the line you want to board before moving on. If the last train is close, compare routes with fewer transfers first, and within a station, select a platform based on the actual destination on the electronic display rather than the route color.

The subway access information in this article is a compilation of information registered in Seoul's open data. Train operations, exit openings, and pedestrian control may change in real time, so please use the Seoul Transportation Corporation and on-site guidance as the final guideline just before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which subway station can I get off at Nowon Light Garden (in Hwarangdae Railroad Park)?

Seoul City's public data indicates that it is a “10-minute walk (approximately 898m) after getting off at Exit 4 of Hwarangdae Station on Line 6.” Please check the map and station signs on the day of your visit for the actual exit and walking route.

Is it better to take the subway rather than the bus?

This guide focuses on how to first determine the subway route, station, and exit. However, if you are traveling after the last train, accompanying a vulnerable person, or in a situation where there is on-site control, compare taxis and other means as well.

Where can I check operating hours and admission fees?

Please check the original operating hours and usage fee information of Seoul Open Data Plaza and the official website of each location. Nighttime operations and admission deadlines are announced on the day of visit.

Check Official Information Before You Go

Operating hours, fares, exits, and facility information may change. Check the official information and station signs below before travelling.