Seoul boasts of a plethora of '
garosu-gils' or '
tree-lined streets', which make perfect backdrops for
Instagram photos. There is, however, one
Garosu-gil that has become increasingly popular over the years, with its splendid scenery and trendy atmosphere. I'm talking about the
Garosu-gil Road in Sinsa-dong, located south of the Han River in the upscale Gangnam District.
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| Garosu-gil, Sinsadong in spring! |
A beautiful promenade in the heart of Seoul,
Garosu-gil runs from
Sinsa Station to
Hyeondae High School. The whole stretch is less than a kilometer and is adorned with lovely gingko trees, making it a popular shopping destination in the spring and fall.
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| Lovely gingko trees in Garosu-gil. |
And with my Facebook feed flooded with photos of Garosu-gil, inviting people to come and visit this picturesque district, my curiosity was naturally piqued. I made it a point to include this place in my itinerary last spring mainly for two reasons: 1) I wanted to stay away from the touristy crowd in other shopping districts
(think Myeongdong), 2) and I wanted to see and experience the Skinfood Concept Store.
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| The marker near Sinsa Station. |
More of our trip to Garosu-gil after the jump!
