A Beautifully Abandoned Metro Station - Seoul/Korea (Creatrip)

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Korea's social media is never lacking in beautifully crafted photos that inevitably make you wonder, "where even is that?"

One of these dream-like photo spots is a train tunnel at the abandoned Byukje Station. Located in the suburbs of Seoul, it's only a 30-minute metro ride away from Gyeongbokgung Station.

Photo Spot: Byukje Station I Information

Address：경기도 고양시 덕양구 대자동 산139-4
Directions: Walk out Samsong Station exit 6 (Seoul Metro Line 3), and take either the 053, 033, or 790 bus to 벽제역 (Byuk-Je-Yeok/Byukje Station).
Directions back: From the bus station opposite from where you got off, take the 053, 033, 790 bus back to Samsong Station

Photo Spot: Byukje Station I Review

Byukje Station is a train station that stopped running in 2004.

Despite the fact that the station hasn't been in operation for over 15 years, the dreamy, deserted atmosphere and the beautiful scenery seen from one of the nearby tunnels is so picturesque that it continues to attract people to this day.

Collage of nine images showcasing various perspectives of Byukje Station tunnel, featuring lone travelers and couples silhouetted against dusk and night skies. Instagram #벽제역

Walk along the rails towards the east (Mt. Bukhan) and you will come by a tunnel. This is the infamous Byukje tunnel where all the pictures above were taken.

If you're visiting on the evenings or weekends, be prepared to wait in line to take that special shot.

Forested railway track near the abandoned Byukje Station under a bright blue sky with puffy clouds, depicting nature’s reclaim over human spaces.

The roadside is completely covered by wilderness. It is hard to imagine that there were trains passing by less than 20 years ago.

Person walking along an overgrown railway path leading to Byukje Station tunnel, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees.

Walk along the railway, to get to this small tunnel. There will most likely be a line.

Charming glimpse of Mt. Bukhan seen through the greenery-framed tunnel at Byukje Station, creating a picturesque scene perfect for photography.

Mt. Bukhan is visible through the tunnel, making a dreamy landscape composed of clouds, sky and forest fields. Many couples actually hire professional photographers to take photos here.

A couple sharing a playful embrace amidst Byukje Station's tunnel backdrop with vibrant skies reflecting hues of sunset, creating a romantic aura. INSTAGRAM：032215so

Dusk is an amazing time to shoot at the tunnel, for that extra dreamy feel.

Silhouette of a man dancing along the railway within Byukje Station tunnel beneath a starry night, capturing a whimsical moment against the night sky. INSTAGRAM：kimroking

If your photography gear performs well enough, then it's even worth coming on a clear night to snap a shot of the starry sky. Click the link to view the work of photographers who were skilled enough to shoot this rare sight.

Couple forming heart shapes with their arms, silhouetted by a dreamy pink-hued sky seen through Byukje Station tunnel. INSTAGRAM：gun_woo_park16

You hardly even need a filter for the photos. In the right light, you'll get a beautiful piece of art: an image of your silhouette coupled with Mt. Bukhan in the backdrop.

Other than the tunnel, there are also plenty of beautiful photo spots in and around the station. Get creative!

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