A calm and simple space comprised of memories, romance and longing.

Today, I’d like to introduce the best 3 way stations in Gyeonggi Province where you can feel the warmth of the year-end holidays.

Seokbul Station

The one that I would like to show you first is Seokbul Station, which is located in Mangmi-ri of Jipyeong-myeon in Yangpyeong County.

A small building with a red roof and blue and white walls.

Looking like a house from a fairy tale, it feels somewhat unique and exotic.

In a way, it also looks like a toy.

It’s so pretty, isn’t it?

Seokbul Station started serving residents as a regular station from 1967.

As the number of users declined, it was designated for use as a way station in 2008.

In 2011, because of double-track installation on the Jungang Line, the station had to be closed.

On December 28, 2013, trains started to stop at the station again after ceaseless requests from residents.

The current station was newly built at that time.

At present, trains stop at Seokbul Station four times a day.

The train bound for Cheongnyangni stops at 6:40 am and 6:07 pm. The train bound for Wonju and Jecheon stops at 7:56 am and 7:53 pm.

As the station is generally closed during the day, it is not possible to step foot on the railroad. 

However, the station is so beautiful that it is very popular among couples on dates.

Seokbul Station got its name, meaning a stone statue of Buddha, because a stone statue of Buddha stood in the town long ago in the past.

I recommend that you visit the station with your loved ones before the end of the year.

Neungnae Station

A place at which you arrive when you follow the bike road along the Namhan River…

This is Neungnae Station, which is located in Joan-myeon of Namyangju City.

Neungnae Station, which started serving as a way station in 1956, had to be closed as the Jungang Line changed in 2008.

With the renovation of the building, the station is now being used as a tourist attraction.

Props reminiscent of the past are placed here and there around Neungnae Station.

The old chairs neatly lined up, the red mailbox and the faded black-and-white photos evoke nostalgic feelings.

The inside area, titled ‘Hometown Photo Studio,’ imparts an experience of time travel.

Old photos taken at Neungnae Station in the past are displayed together with black-and-white photos of people in school uniforms taken in recent years.

I give a big YES to Neungnae Station as a destination for romantic outings, especially during the year-end holidays.

For those who visited Neungnae Station a long time ago, it will be a good chance to revive old memories.

Gudun Station

A place that possesses the pleasing atmosphere of a way station in a cozy countryside… This is Gudun Station, which is also well known from a scene in the movie “Architecture 101.”

Located in Jipyeong-myeon of Yangpyeong County, Gudun Station was built for the section of the Jungang Line from Yangpyeong to Wonju that was opened in 1940.

The station was crowded 10 years ago, but changed to a way station as the number of users declined. The station was closed two years ago, and relocated to another site.

It is a good thing that the station has retained its old features.

 The building and rail tracks have been well preserved, and a train that used to run through this place is positioned next to the station.

Gudun Station has been well preserved since it is designated as Korea’s Registered Modern Cultural Asset No. 296.

That is why the station building has remained in its original state.

By the way, the name Gudun sounds somewhat intriguing, doesn’t it? It is said that the name originated from a legend of the town.

During the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, nine strongholds were set up on a tall mountain near the town. Since then, the town has been called Gudun.

At Gudun Station, there is a tower made of piles of stones and a wish tree.

It is said that if you write your wish and hang it on the tree, your wish will come true. That must be why so many ardent wishes are hanging on the tree.

Although no train now passes by this station, it is a great place to revive precious memories or create new ones.

It would be even more fantastic on a snowy day.

Why not visit one of these beautiful way stations in Gyeonggi Province this winter, and have an unforgettable special day like that of a main character in a movie?

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