Seoullo7017

Opened in May 2017, Seoullo 7017 has become one of Seoul’s newest landmarks. Stretching one kilometer and perched 17 meters above the ground, this former 1970 highway overpass was transformed into a pedestrian walkway and urban garden, inspired by New York’s High Line. It features over 200 species of plants, from magnolias to roses blooming year-round. This $71 million project, designed by Dutch firm MVRDV, revitalized an abandoned structure and created a public space linking key districts of the city.

A blend of old and new
The name Seoullo 7017 refers to the year of its original construction (1970), the year of its reopening (2017), as well as its 17 themed sections and height of 17 meters. From the walkway, you can see the new Seoul Station and the old one (Culture Station Seoul 284), as well as iconic spots like Namdaemun Market and the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong.

Free activities
¤ Seoullo 7017 is a place to stroll, play, and relax:

¤ Bangbang Playground with trampolines and interactive installations.

¤ Yunseul, a mirror sculpture with shimmering reflections.

Heart of Seoul 

To make the most of the area, Korean Gourmet Hunters offers a 3-hours food tour from Seoullo7017, accross Namdaemun and to Myeongdong

¤ Namdaemun Market
Explore Korea’s largest traditional market and sample a variety of dishes, including kalguksu (knife-cutting noodles with anchovy broth), bibimbap (rice with mixed vegetables), naengmyeon (cold noodles with spicy sauce without broth), eomuk (fish cakes), tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes with guchujang sauce), and whole fried chicken.

¤ Myeongdong
Enjoy Korean dumplings “Mandoo” at a modern department store food court before strolling through Myeongdong Chinatown and onto Myeongdong UNESCO street, Seoul’s premier commercial district. Here, stroll through a vibrant shopping street selling a variety of creative street food, cosmetics, and other goods, before slurping down gelato made with locally sourced ingredients.