Free in Eunpyeong-gu 29

Culture space · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A free exhibition hall with a lawn garden at the foot of Bukhansan. See the indoor exhibits, then head to the back garden; rarely crowded.

Library · Gusan Stn. (Line 6)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Library · Jeungsan Stn. (Line 6)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Museum · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Art gallery

The name combines Samgaksan, the old name for Bukhansan, with the black rocks of the area.

Museum · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A new kind of literary venue open to all, the hall honours the literary legacy of writer Lee Ho-cheol and serves as a cultural complex where literature and the arts come together.

Museum

A cultural venue offering exhibitions, education and hands-on programmes on the history of Eunpyeong and hanok culture.

Museum · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)

The Multicultural Museum displays landmarks, traditional costumes, instruments, dolls and currencies from around the world, along with world traditions, dance, dress and food.

Park · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Sept 6, 1993: Seoul mayoral directive (No. 1400) for a plan to create an artificial waterfall along Tongil-ro. May 10, 1995: park development plan approved and land registration confirmed by Seoul Metropolitan Government Notice No. 1995-133; Gupabal Waterfall redevelopment project under way

Park · Eungam Stn. (Line 6)

Spanning Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul and Goyang in Gyeonggi-do, the park connects to Maebongsan and World Cup Park to the south and Baengnyeonsan and Bukhansan to the east, set within easy reach of residential neighbourhoods. Its highest peak is 210 m and the slopes are gentle

Park · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)

With handsome Bukhansan to the north and, to the west, the green belt of Bongsan and World Cup Park leading on to the Han River, Seoul's pride, this neighbourhood park sits in the middle of the city's living area, ringed by arterial roads such as Tongil-ro and Bulgwang-ro and by dense housing

Mountain & trail · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Seooreung Urban Nature Park takes in Aengbongsan, named for the many orioles that live there. The mountain runs long from north to south, from Tongil-ro in Gupabal to Seooreung-ro, covering Jingwan-dong and Galhyeon 1 and 2-dong. Its area is 1,082,847 sq m and

Park · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Galhyeon Neighborhood Park is split by Yeonseo-ro into Zone 1, running from Eunpyeong Police Station to Bakseok Pass on Tongil-ro, and Zone 2, running from opposite the police station past the hill behind Bulgwang Middle School to the Bukhansan National Park ticket office. Zone 1 is

Park · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

Part of the outer green belt at Seoul's northwestern edge, with Bongsan Park, Maebongsan and World Cup Park to the south and Jingwan and Galhyeon parks and Bukhansan to the east. Its main ridge runs long from north to south, and the highest peak is 27

Viewpoint · Eungam Stn. (Line 6)

An octagonal pavilion at the 215m summit, designated a top viewpoint. Night views of Seonyudo, World Cup Stadium, Haneul Park and Bukhansan.

Park · Saejeol Stn. (Line 6)

An urban forest-bathing spot with more than 12,000 cypress trees. A barrier-free deck reaches the observatory in 20 minutes, strollers welcome.

Library · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Plaza · Yeonsinnae Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A new landmark plaza at Yeonsinnae Station, created by expanding and remodelling the ageing Mulbit Park in time for the opening of the GTX-A line. A mixed-use culture park with an outdoor stage, a media wall and seasonal gardens, it gives local residents a wide-open place to rest.

Study & youth space · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Sports facility · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Seven-lane 25m adult pool plus a toddler pool. Open swim is 4,000 won per session. There is also a gym. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Adult pool (20 m, 5 lanes); see the website for details. Open swim 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Adult pool (25 m) with 6 lanes plus a toddler pool. Open swim 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Mountain & trail · Gusan Stn. (Line 6)

A low mountain with a gentle climb to the Eunpyeong beacon mound. Below the summit, a cypress grove has been laid out as a healing forest.

Stream & walk

A valley trail on the western flank of Bukhansan leading to Jinkwansa Temple. Cool even in summer and relatively uncrowded.