Korean art lovers must visit the art village

#September Good Places 2025
Ewha-dong Mural Village is a famous hotspot for hipsters in Seoul. The entire village is covered with colorful murals, not only suitable for hiking, but also for a variety of creative paintings, from animals, flowers, to fairy tale characters.

Route Recommendation:
It is recommended to start from Exit 2 of Metro Hye Hwa Station and follow the signs to walk up the hill to Lihuadong Mural Village, slowly admiring the mural works on the way. The neighborhood also allows you to stop by the Seongguk-ro area in Seongdong-gu to discover other local specialty shops and coffee shops and feel another slow pace of Seoul.

Must-play items & photo spots:
1. "Angel Wings" mural - Sitting in front of the angel wings for a photo, IG sense.
2. Staircase mural group - mosaic fish groups, painted stairs, very layered.
3. Do not leak all kinds of hidden detail murals, such as cats by the window, fairy tale characters.
4. There are multiple open locations overlooking the Seoul cityscape, remember to take a distant view with the mural.

Game Tips:
- The Ewha-dong Mural Village is open all year round, all day, with less crowds in the morning or evening, making it easy to take beautiful photos of no one.
- Light shoes are recommended, as you have to walk on mountain roads and slopes.
- The mural area is a residential zone, remember to keep quiet and respect the residents, and do not make loud noises or block driveways.
- There are several souvenir shops and local cafes nearby, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee Chill a Chill.

Notes:
1. Some of the murals may have been repainted or faded due to the year, you can check the latest status before taking pictures.
2. The slope will be slippery on rainy days, be careful when walking.
3. Although open year-round, the night market is not recommended to stay too late, try to visit during the day or dusk.

Topic:
#Ewhadong Mural Village #Seoul Photography #Hipster Hiking #Mural Art #Korea Travel

Post by Helicopter J | Sep 17, 2025

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