Apgujeong and Dosan Park

Nestled in the hidden alleyways of Apgujeong lies Dosan Park. As you walk through the maze of side streets lined with cutesy cafes, rustic restaurants and bourgeois boutiques, you'll more than likely stumble upon Dosan Park. This small, clean, and well-kept park is located just a bit north of the Onjuro and Dosandaero intersection.

Dosan Park was created in memory of An Chang-ho, a prominent Korean independence advocate in the early 20th century. His pseudoname was "Dosan," Hence the park's appellation. He fought for the freedom of Koreans from the oppressive Japanese colonization and endured many hardships in doing so. In the park, you can see a large statue to commemorate An's monumental role in the philosophical movements of the beginning half of the 1900s.

To get to Dosan Park, take the orange subway line #3 to Apgujeong station. Exit through gate 3 and hop on the green bus #3422 to the Dosan Park bus stop. The park's entrance is near the Maison Hermès. Entrance is free, but the park is closed on Sundays.