Exploring Cultural Features of Korean Cities: A Guide to Seoul’s Guro District, Including Guro Digital Innovation Park and Other Tourist Destinations
Guro Street Park in Guro-gu, Seoul
“This is a space designed for the relaxation and leisure of local residents, harmoniously blending the urban characteristics and nature of Guro-gu. The park often hosts various cultural events such as local festivals, performances, and exhibitions. These cultural events help strengthen the sense of community in the local society.”
• Address (location): 73-1 Gongwon-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
Sunflower Park in Digital Media City, Guro-gu, Seoul
Connected directly to Sindorim Station, Sindorim Central Park is a space where you can enjoy nature and relaxation in the heart of the city with excellent accessibility. Spanning approximately 6,000 square meters, it features facilities such as Sunflower Plaza, Wildflower Valley, Rose Tunnel, and a 770-seat outdoor theater. Especially at night, the dazzling lights and fountains make it a popular spot for families, friends, and couples to gather and enjoy.
• Address (location): 624 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul Special City (Shindorim-dong)
Seoul’s Guro District ‘Sindorim Tech-no Green Park’
“It is an important facility that provides a place for relaxation and leisure for local residents. Located near Sindorim Station, it boasts excellent accessibility and harmonizes well with the surrounding residential and commercial areas. The park features amenities such as a children’s playground and shelters, making it a perfect space for families to visit together.”
• Address (location): 107-32 Saemallo, Guro-gu, Seoul Special City (Guro-dong)
Seoul Guro-gu ‘Gochek-dong Dolmen’
This is a Bronze Age tomb located in Guro-gu, Gochuk-dong. It is situated within the ancient earthen fort of Sinjeong-ri, dating back to the Three Kingdoms period, behind Gochuk High School. The dolmen was first discovered in 1998 by a team from Seoul National University, and subsequent investigations by experts in related fields suggested that it might have been moved from its original location, as no similar stones were found nearby. Though not large in scale, a stone chamber has been identified, and based on the arrangement of capstones and supporting stones, it is presumed to be a dolmen. The Gochuk-dong dolmen is the only one of its kind in Guro-gu and serves as valuable evidence for understanding the cultural landscape of the surrounding area during the Bronze Age, along with other artifacts found in the Gochuk-dong archaeological site. As it is located along the Guro Olle Trail, it’s a great idea for foreign tourists to take a leisurely stroll and explore the site.
• Address (location): “12-1 San, Gochek-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul Special City”
• Hours of use: “Open all year round”
Seoul Guro District ‘Ryu Soon-Jeong and Ryu Hong Wealthy Ancestral Graveyard’
“This tomb was built in memory of Ryu Soon-jeong, a loyal subject, who passed away at the age of 53 in the year 1512 (7th year of King Jungjong’s reign). King Jungjong bestowed approximately 3 million square meters of land in present-day Guro-gu, Oryu-dong, Onsu-dong, as well as in Yeoul-dong and Jak-dong in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, to establish this tomb. Located about 80 meters southwest of Ryu Soon-jeong’s tomb is the tomb of his son, Ryu Hong, who was also recognized as a fourth-rank loyal subject. Nearby, there are five tombs of descendants who were honored in other locations. The tombs of Ryu Soon-jeong and Ryu Hong are the only father-son loyal subject tombs in the Seoul area, dating back to the early 16th century. Particularly noteworthy is the tomb of Ryu Soon-jeong, the highest-ranked loyal subject of the Jungjong period, which was constructed with national attention to the extent of acquiring the Jangheunggo’s official residence that was previously reserved only for the royal family, providing valuable insights into the construction of loyal subject tombs. This tomb is located approximately a 20-minute walk from Exit 3 of Cheonwangryeok Station on Seoul Metro Line 7.”
• Address (location): 43-31 San, Oryu-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul Special City
• Hours of use: “Open all year round”
Guro Machine Tool Complex in Guro-gu, Seoul
Located in Guro-gu, the Guro Machinery & Tool Complex is a bustling area filled with distributors of machinery tools and industrial supplies. This place is the first of its kind in Korea, where over 50,000 types of industrial products are arranged by block, section, and item category in a collective distribution complex. Approximately 1,700 businesses are housed here, spread across 33 buildings and shops lined up in a row. The shops are divided into 4 blocks, from Block A dealing with rubber products to Block D handling steel and non-ferrous metals. Each section within the blocks is connected by bridges, providing excellent accessibility between buildings. Surrounding the complex are more shops related to machinery and tools, benefiting from the proximity to Guro Station and the West Expressway, making it a prime location for transportation. The Guro Machinery & Tool Commercial Complex is conveniently situated right in front of Guro Station on Seoul Metro Line 1, making it easily accessible for visitors.
• Address (location): “198 Gurojungang-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul Special City”
• Hours of use: Operating hours may vary by establishment.
Seoul’s Guro-gu: The Charming Yeouido Reservoir
“We have restored a stable ecological environment considering the characteristics of Yusugee, creating diverse habitats linked to surrounding residential areas to enhance biodiversity. We have established a city ecology network connected to Mongamcheon’s river ecosystem. With features such as eco-swamps, ponds, wildflower gardens, grasslands, and habitats for birds and small animals, it also serves as a great place for nature learning. There are spacious grass squares and walking paths, making it ideal for families and children to enjoy together.”
• Address (location): Gaebong-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul Special City
• Hours of use: “Open all year round”
Seoul Guro-gu ‘Street Park’
“Guro-gu is an area that originated from a legend of nine elderly people living long lives in the past. The name comes from the street park road that connects Gama-sangil Park Street at 106-5 Guro-dong to Sindorim Station at 3-55 Guro-dong in Seoul. The street park road is named ‘Georiparkgil’ because it is a path that continues along Guro Street Park. Guro Street Park blooms with cherry blossoms in spring and is painted with autumn foliage in the fall, offering a beautiful scenery to enjoy each season. Known as a favorite walking spot for Guro-gu residents, Georiparkgil is a place where visitors can easily appreciate the beauty of nature.”
• Address (location): 28 Gongwon-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Guro-dong)
• Hours of use: “Open at all times”
Guro-gu, Seoul: Gochek Neighborhood Park
“Gochek Neighboorhood Park is located in Gochek 2-dong and is a representative park of Guro-gu that has transformed a natural mountainous area into a park. It’s a space where nature and relaxation blend within the city. The name ‘Gochek’ is said to have originated from being a village built on a high place. With its ginkgo trees and murals, it’s perfect for a leisurely stroll, and it features various exercise equipment, walkways, bike paths, and convenient facilities. Moreover, there are facilities for children’s active play, with a variety of safe and exciting play equipment available.”
• Address (location): “39, Gochuk-ro 45-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea”
• Hours of use: “Open all year round”
Guro District in Seoul: Guro Riverside Park
“This park in Seoul was created through a project to transform old and outdated children’s parks into creative spaces that inspire imagination. It offers a variety of facilities and landscaping for people of all ages to enjoy, not just children. It is a place where important local events such as youth festivals are held every year, making it a vibrant and inclusive space for everyone to come together.”
• Address (location): “13 Gurojungang-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul Special City (Guro-dong)”
• Hours of use: – December to February: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM – March to November: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM