Free in Gangseo-gu 38

Museum · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

A Gangseo-gu district museum on the life of Heo Jun, author of the Donguibogam, and on Korean medicine. Visit on a free day and it costs nothing.

Viewpoint · Gaehwasan Stn. (Line 5)

A designated Seoul viewpoint at the 131m summit, looking out over Banghwa Bridge, the Han River, Haengju Fortress, World Cup Park and Bukhansan.

Library · Balsan Stn. (Line 5)

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

Museum · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Art gallery · Magok Stn. (Line 5)

Space K is Kolon's arts and culture sharing space, established in 2011.

Park · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)

Built on the former Seongjin Glass factory site as part of the 'parks on relocated factory sites' project, at a cost of 600 million won, and opened on June 18, 1998. Close to the Gayang housing development district, it covers 1,980㎡ in all, with 119 of green space

Park · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Heogabawi Rock, Seoul Monument No. 11, stands just outside the park, while inside are the legendary Gwangjubawi Rock, a statue of Heo Jun seated and gently treating a patient, a lake, a pavilion and children's play equipment; nearby residents

Park · Yangcheon Hyanggyo Stn. (Line 9)

Gungsan has gone by many names - Pasan, Seongsan, Gwansan and Jinsan. It holds the old Baekje-era Yangcheon fortress site, Soangnu Pavilion where the Joseon painter Gyeomjae Jeong Seon painted while serving as magistrate of Yangcheon, and Yangcheon Hyanggyo Confucian school. During the Imjin

Park · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

Park overview: Kkwonggogae Park has outstanding natural surroundings, but its terrain and slopes limit what facilities can be built. Neighbouring Banghwa Park is already facility-oriented with a wide range of amenities, so Kkwonggogae Park

Park · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

The park takes its name from Banghwa-dong, meaning the neighbourhood beside Gaehwasan where the scent of flowers spreads through all four seasons. Designated a park in December 1990, it was built along with the Banghwa housing development district. Within the park

Park · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)

A retreat for residents of Yeomchang-dong in Gangseo-gu, this park has outstanding views over the Han River. Old texts concerning Yeomchangsan record the hill as Jeungsan. The original name used not the character for 'early' (曾) but the one meaning 'to scoop up'

Park · Balsan Stn. (Line 5)

In the centre of Gangseo-gu, a park where woodland, art spaces and sports facilities come together within the city. The mountain's name comes from the rain rituals the Yangcheon magistrate once held here during droughts. The rite was performed three times...

Park · Hwagok Stn. (Line 5)

The hill is called Bongjesan because seen from above it resembles a crane brooding over its eggs, and its main peak is known as Maebong. It has also been called Neungdongsan, Maebongsan, Sudangsan and Hwagoksan; the name Neungdongsan...

Park · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

Gaehwasan was originally called Juryongsan. In the Silla period a hermit named Juryong lived on the mountain and each year on the ninth day of the ninth month climbed to a high spot with two or three boys to drink wine, a custom called guiryongsaneum, hence the name Juryongsan

Art gallery · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

A museum honouring Gyeomjae Jeong Seon, master of true-view landscape painting. Free on designated days and always free for seniors and veterans.

Historic site · Gaehwasan Stn. (Line 5)

A city temple on Gaehwasan that Gyeomjae Jeong Seon once painted. See the stone pagoda and Buddha, then walk Gaehwasan, all free.

Park · Magongnaru Stn. (Line 9, Airport Railroad)

A large botanical park in Magok. The wide lawns, lake and wetland walks are free, and there's plenty to see even if you skip the paid greenhouse.

Library · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)

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

Library · Mokdong Stn. (Line 5)

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

Library · Kkachisan Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

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

Library · Deungchon Stn. (Line 9)

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

Library · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)

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

Library · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)

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

Study & youth space · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)

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

Sports facility · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Public indoor pool in Gangseo-gu. Seven-lane adult pool (1.2–1.5m deep) and a toddler pool (0.6m). Open swim is 3,300 won per session. There are also a gym, table tennis courts and badminton courts. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Songjeong Stn. (Line 5)

Public indoor pool in Gangseo-gu, on two basement and two above-ground floors, with a 5-lane 25m adult pool, a 1-lane 25m rehabilitation pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 3,500 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Kkachisan Stn. (Lines 2, 5)

Public indoor pool with open swim.

Sports facility · Kkachisan Stn. (Line 5)

Outdoor badminton courts in Gangseo-gu. 4 courts. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)

Outdoor badminton court in Gangseo-gu. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor badminton court in Gangseo-gu. Badminton courts. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Kkachisan Stn. (Line 5)

Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. Basketball court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Sinbanghwa Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)

Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Park · Banghwa Stn. (Line 5)

Wetlands at the mouth of the Han River and a spot for watching winter migratory birds. The quiet boardwalk through the reed beds is good for walking alone.

Museum · Songjeong Stn. (Line 5)

Korea's only national aviation museum, next to Gimpo Airport. Real aircraft on display and flight simulators, free as part of the permanent exhibition.