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성주우물터 은행나무

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성주우물터 은행나무

성주우물터 은행나무 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationSeoul's distinctive city pulse

Why go

Seongju Wellsite Ginkgo is a designated cultural-heritage tree — a 500-year-old ginkgo standing alone above an ancient stone wellsite in Seoul, with bilingual interpretation explaining the well's role as a community water source for centuries before modern plumbing reached the neighborhood. The tree's substantial canopy spreads over much of the wellsite plaza, providing shade through summer and brilliant gold in late October. The setting in a quiet residential neighborhood preserves the original aesthetic of pre-modern Korean community-water gathering spaces. Free, accessible at any hour. About 20 minutes. Pair with broader regional cultural attractions or another local detour.

Quick highlights

  • Designated cultural-heritage 500-year-old ginkgo above ancient wellsite
  • Wellsite served as community water source for centuries
  • Substantial canopy provides shade and gold in late October
  • Preserves pre-modern community-water gathering aesthetic
  • Pair with broader regional cultural attractions

Nearby best pairs

Other places in Seoul that pair well with this visit.