Suseongdonggyegok Valley

Suseongdong Valley is a valley that flows down from Inwangsan Mountain and joins Cheonggyecheon Stream. The sound of the valley's water is loud and clear, which is why the neighborhood was called Suseongdong (水聲洞, meaning 'water sound village') during the Joseon Dynasty. It is a place beautiful enough to be included in the 'Jangdong Palgyeongcheop' (Album of Eight Scenic Views of Jangdong), a collection of paintings by the renowned artist Gyeomjae Jeong Seon depicting the eight scenic views of Bukaksan and Inwangsan Mountains. It was introduced as a 'scenic spot' in historical and geographical texts of the Joseon Dynasty such as 『Dongguk Yeoji Bigo』 and 『Hanseong Jiryak』. Additionally, Prince Anpyeong and Gyeomjae Jeong Seon frequently visited to enjoy Chinese literature and art while overlooking the beautiful Suseongdong Valley. In 1971, the construction of Ogin Apartment Complex caused the loss of its splendid scenery, but 40 years later, the apartments were demolished and the area was designated as a cultural property protection zone, restoring its original beauty. It is a place of great charm where history and nature harmonize, allowing visitors to experience a wonderful forest and a cool valley in the heart of the city. You can see people painting the beautiful scenery of Inwangsan Mountain, and others enjoying a pleasant time soaking their feet in the cool water.