Sillim's Sundae Town and cheap student-area eating.
Sillim is a busy residential and student district in south-west Seoul. For visitors, the reason to come is Sillim Sundae Town, a building full of stalls frying baek-sundae: Korean blood sausage stir-fried with vegetables and chilli paste.
The Sillim Line light rail also starts here and runs south to Seoul National University's area.
Which exit to take
- FollowsignsSillim Sundae TownDozens of stalls serving stir-fried sundae on hot plates. Better with a group.
- FollowsignsDorimcheon streamA small stream walk through the neighbourhood.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
Sundae Town is the classic. The streets around the station have budget barbecue, tteokbokki and soju bars.
Good to know
- The Sillim Line (light rail) also stops here.
Travel times on Line 2
| To | Time | Which platform |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | ~28 min | inner loop, towards Sindaebang |
| Myeongdong | ~30 min | inner loop, towards Sindaebang |
| DDP / Dongdaemun | ~36 min | inner loop, towards Sindaebang |
| Seongsu | ~38 min | outer loop, towards Bongcheon |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~28 min | outer loop, towards Bongcheon |
| Gangnam | ~16 min | outer loop, towards Bongcheon |
| Hongdae | ~18 min | inner loop, towards Sindaebang |
Approximate, at about two minutes per stop. Add a few minutes for waiting and transfers.