**"Semiwon Garden: A Secret Han River Oasis – A Solo Traveler’s Floral Paradise"** 🌸🌊

#summervacay ### **Why Visit?** This **300,000㎡ riverside garden** in Yangpyeong offers: ✔ **Korea’s largest lotus pond** (July-August bloom spectacle) ✔ **Four distinct seasonal gardens** – Spring azaleas to autumn maples ✔ **Tranquil Han River views** without the crowds ✔ **Free admission** (except during special festivals) --- ### **Must-Do Solo Experiences** ### **1. Seasonal Highlights** - **June-July**: Walk floating bridges through pink lotus fields - **September**: Silver grass waves in the "Miscanthus Garden" - **Winter**: Snow-dusted meditation pavilions ### **2. Hidden Gems** - **"Moonlight Garden"**: Rare night openings (check schedule) - **Herb Island**: Secret section with 200+ medicinal plants - **Riverside Poetry Stones** – Classic verses carved in rock ### **3. Mindful Activities** - **Lotus tea ceremony** at Waterside Pavilion - **Sketching classes** (materials provided) - **Morning qigong** with local masters (weekends) --- ### **Solo Traveler Hacks** 🚆 **Getting There**: - From Seoul: **ITX to Yangpyeong Station** (50 mins) → **Taxi** (₩15,000) or **Bus 2000** (20 mins) 📍 **Address**: 161 Semiwon-ro, Yangpyeong-eup ⏰ **Best Time**: - **Weekday openings** (9AM) for solitary exploration - **Golden hour** for magical lotus reflections 📸 **Photo Spots**: - **Circular Moon Gate** framing the river - **Lotus observation deck** at sunrise --- ### **Local Flavors** 🍜 **Yangpyeong Dakgalbi**: Spicy local chicken stir-fry 🍵 **Sancheondang**: Ancient-style tea house by the river 🍶 **Dalki Soju**: Pear-infused local spirit --- ### **Why Perfect for Solo Travelers?** ✅ **Safe & well-maintained** paths ✅ **English garden map** available ✅ **Plenty of quiet benches** for journaling **"Semiwon isn’t just a garden—it’s where the Han River pauses to admire its own beauty, and you’re invited to join the conversation."** --- ### **#semiwon #yangpyeong #solokorea #lotusgarden #hiddenkorea #seouldaytrip** **Would you visit for lotus season or autumn colors?** 🌷🍁 Tag your choice!