🇰🇷 Trip Review | Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park — Where the Sky Has No Ceiling 🌾
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Escape the crowds of Seoul and embrace wide-open skies, soothing nature, and freedom without ceilings at the breathtaking Siheung Gaetgol Ecological Park (갯골생태공원) — a hidden gem in Gyeonggi-do perfect for a calm and healing getaway!
🌿 Why It’s Special:
• Spans over 450,000 square meters of open grasslands, flower fields, and sky-high horizons ☁️
• Offers seasonal beauty year-round — vibrant in spring, lush in summer, golden in autumn, and serene in winter
• Known for Instagram-worthy views and has been featured in multiple K-dramas and commercials 🎥
• Great for flying kites 🪁, setting up a tent ⛺️, or simply strolling and relaxing
• Dog-friendly, kid-friendly, couple-friendly — everyone will find peace here
🗼 Don’t Miss:
• A 22-meter-high, 6-story wooden observatory, the park’s landmark tower
→ From the top, enjoy a panoramic view of the wetland ecosystem, lush plains, and distant mountains
→ The ultimate “mind reset” — a place where worries melt away 💆♀️
🧂 A Touch of History & Learning:
• The park was once Japan’s Sorae Salt Field
• After being closed, the salt flats transformed into Korea’s only inland tidal wetland, now a protected ecological site 🌊
• Visit the salt field experience zone to try traditional salt-making and learn about the area’s history and ecosystem!
📸 Perfect For:
• Nature photography
• Family picnics
• Weekend camping vibes (note: no BBQ or cooking allowed)
• Easy walks and scenic views
• Reconnecting with calm and quiet
📍 Info Summary:
• Name: Gaetgol Ecological Park (갯골생태공원)
• Location: 287 Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기 시흥시 동서로 287
• Admission: Free
• Parking: Available 🅿
• No BBQ/Cooking on site
• Public transport accessible, but best by car or taxi
✅ Verdict:
Whether you’re flying solo, chilling with friends, or bringing your dog or date, this park is your chance to breathe, stretch out, and spend time where the ceiling is the sky. 🌤️
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