A Train Village Linking 10 km Along the Seomjin River from the 1933 Gokseong Old Station

How a Discontinued Railway Line from 1999 Became Seomjingang Train Village in 2005

The central building of Seomjingang Train Village is the former Gokseong Station, built in 1933. When the Jeolla Line was converted to a double-track railway in 1999 and its operations moved to the new Gokseong Station, this station was closed. Gokseong County used the former station and the discontinued railway section to open Seomjingang Train Village in 2005.

The main attraction here is not simply a railway exhibition but the experience of actually traveling. The steam locomotive running from the former Gokseong Station to Gajeong Station covers about 10 km round trip, with the tracks extending alongside the Seomjingang River. The former station building is managed as a National Registered Cultural Heritage site, so its gabled roof, wooden structure in the waiting room, and long platform itself explain the historical background of the place.

Separate the 5,000-won Main Entrance Fee from Additional Experience Fees First

The park admission fee is 5,000 won for adults and 4,500 won for children and senior visitors. Adults are middle school students and older but under 65, children are from 48 months through age 12, and senior visitors are 65 or older. Groups of 30 or more adults pay 4,500 won, while groups of 15 or more children or senior visitors pay 4,000 won.

Admission includes the Rose Park, Beneficial Insects Hall, and Animal Farm, but the steam locomotive, Train Village rail bike, and Dream Land require separate fees. Residents of Gokseong County, recipients of national merit, and people with disabilities may enter free of charge by presenting the relevant documentation. For people with severe disabilities in grades 1–3, one accompanying person may also enter the park free of charge. Ticketing inquiries at the main gate: 061-362-7461; north gate: 061-362-8635.

• Adult individual admission: 5,000 won
• Child or senior individual admission: 4,500 won
• Rose Park, Beneficial Insects Hall, and Animal Farm: Included in park admission
• Steam locomotive, rail bike, and amusement facilities: Separate payment

The Difference in Hours: Park Open from 09:00 to 20:00, Rail Bikes Until 17:30

Under normal conditions, Train Village is open from 09:00 to 20:00, and admission ticket sales continue until 18:00. It is announced as open year-round. However, the steam locomotive and rail bikes follow their own operating schedules, which differ from the park’s closing time, so visitors arriving in the late afternoon should first check the available boarding times.

The loop rail bikes inside Train Village operate daily from 09:00 to 17:30. A four-person rail bike covering a 1-km loop costs 10,000 won, while groups of six or more receive a group rate of 9,000 won per bike. Tickets are purchased on site and used on a first-come, first-served basis. One loop takes about five minutes, so it should not be confused with the longer rail bike course along the Seomjingang River.

From the 09:30 First Train to the 16:00 Last Train: 1 Hour 5 Minutes Round Trip to Gajeong Station

The steam locomotive runs between Train Village and Gajeong Station. According to the current schedule, departures from Train Village are at 09:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00. The first 09:30 service does not operate from November through March. The 11:00, 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00 services are announced as operating daily year-round.

The one-way journey to Gajeong Station takes about 25 minutes, and the round trip, including a 15-minute stop there, takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes. Under the fares effective August 1, 2025, an adult round-trip reserved seat costs 10,000 won and a one-way reserved seat costs 8,000 won. A child or senior round-trip reserved seat costs 9,000 won, while a one-way reserved seat costs 7,000 won. Standing fares are 9,000 won round trip and 7,000 won one way for adults, and 8,000 won round trip and 6,000 won one way for children and seniors.

• Steam locomotive inquiries: 061-363-6174, 061-363-9900
• Departures from Train Village: 09:30 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 14:30 · 16:00
• Adult round-trip reserved seat: 10,000 won
• Child or senior round-trip reserved seat: 9,000 won

The 75,000㎡ Rose Garden Blooms from May to November, with Festival Hours Until 22:00

The Rose Park inside Train Village covers approximately 75,000㎡, and Gokseong County describes it as home to 1,004 varieties of roses. Roses can generally be enjoyed from May through November, but the peak period is late May, when the World Rose Festival takes place.

The 16th Gokseong World Rose Festival in 2026 was held from May 22 to 31, and Train Village extended its operating hours to 08:00–22:00 during the festival. Unlike the normal ticketing deadline of 18:00, ticket sales continued until 20:00 during the festival, so visitors planning to attend next year should check the date-specific announcements again.

A Five-Minute Walk from Gokseong Station; Drivers Should Start with the Free Parking Lot

The address is 232 Gichamaeul-ro, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. Train Village is about a five-minute walk from Gokseong Station, so travelers using trains on the Jeolla Line do not need to find another taxi in front of the station. Tourist information inquiries can be made at 061-363-8379 or 061-360-8419.

Parking facilities are available for visitors arriving by car, and parking is free. Gokseong County provides a separate parking road map for the area around Train Village, so during periods of heavy traffic such as the Rose Festival, it is better to follow the designated parking route than to arrive at the destination and simply search for an empty space. The Metasequoia Road, about five minutes from Gokseong Station, is also convenient to visit along the way.

Reserve Wheelchair Boarding the Day Before; Pets Are Not Allowed

Seomjingang Train Village was developed as an Open Tourist Site in 2015. The steam locomotive has seat No. 53 for visitors with disabilities and a lift for loading wheelchairs. If wheelchair boarding is required, reservations are recommended one day before riding the steam locomotive. For safety, it is best to first inquire about operation and boarding assistance at 061-363-6174 or 061-363-9900.

Pets are not allowed inside regardless of whether a carrier or stroller is used. An exception applies to guide dogs accompanying a person with a disability or wearing an assistance-dog identification tag. Bicycles, motorcycles and electric vehicles, inline skates, drones, kick scooters, and regular boards are also included on the list of prohibited items. There is no notice prohibiting the use of strollers itself, but visitors should allow extra travel time on days when pedestrian density is high, such as during the Rose Festival or children’s festivals.

A One-Day Itinerary Combining Train Village with a Gokseong-eup Schedule

For an itinerary centered on the railway experience, enter the park in the morning and visit the Rose Park, take the 11:00 or 13:00 steam locomotive, make the round trip to Gajeong Station, and then explore the inside of Train Village. Since the steam locomotive round trip alone takes about 1 hour 5 minutes, allowing 3–5 hours is realistic if you also include park sightseeing, a meal, and the rail bikes.

For travelers by car, Gokseong Metasequoia Road is described as approximately 1.6 km from Train Village, or about four minutes by car. Gokseong Train Village Traditional Market is about 1.3 km away, or roughly three minutes by car. The market is a traditional five-day market held on dates ending in 3 or 8, so when the date matches, visitors can connect a visit to the local market after touring Train Village.