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Museum · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)

A museum of Baekje history beside Mongchontoseong Fortress in Olympic Park. Free exhibitions with heating and air conditioning make it ideal with kids.

Park · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

A city lake famous for spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. The 2.5 km loop walk and night views of Lotte Tower are free.

Culture space · Jamsillaru Stn. (Line 2)

Free secondhand book space where the tunnel-like arched shelves holding 130,000 books are the photo spot. Focused on curation and pop-ups.

Historic site · Cheonho Stn. (Lines 5, 8)

A historic site believed to be a Baekje royal capital from 2,000 years ago. Walk the earthen rampart trail and imagine Baekje history, free of charge.

Historic site · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

A historic site marking the painful history of the Manchu invasion of 1636. Combine it with a walk around Seokchon Lake and a look at Lotte Tower.

Library · Geoyeo Stn. (Line 5)

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

Museum · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

Art gallery · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)

The Hanmi Museum of Photography, founded by the Hanmi Cultural Arts Foundation, was Korea's first museum devoted to photography. The foundation was established in April 2002 by a company contributing to public health through the development of quality pharmaceuticals.

Art gallery · Hanseong Baekje Stn. (Line 9)

An artistic retreat in the city, in dialogue with nature.

Park · Macheon Stn. (Line 5)

Legend says that during the Manchu invasion of 1636 General Im Gyeong-eop put on his armour at Gaerong-ri and his helmet at Tugubong, then rode a dragon horse from Masan (Cheonmasan) into battle. Cheonmasan stands at San 1-1, Macheon-dong, Songpa-gu, between Macheon-dong and Ha

Park · Gaerong Stn. (Line 5)

An undeveloped park on the site of a former military base, parts of which were laid out in 2003 as the Gaemi, Tugubong and fitness-hill zones. It has walking trails that serve as a forest-bathing area, exercise equipment for residents' health, and badminton

Park · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)

Asia Park was created for the 1986 Asian Games together with the athletes' and press village apartment complexes, and sits close to the Seoul Sports Complex and other competition venues. Filled with pines, jujube trees and all kinds of flowers

Park · Ogeum Stn. (Lines 3, 5)

Ogeum Park lies next to Ogeum Station on Subway Line 5, diagonally opposite Songpa Police Station in Garak-dong and across from Songpa Post Office in Ogeum-dong. Laid out in an eco-friendly way on a 200 m hill, it holds all kinds of trees and

Park · Seokchon Gobun Stn. (Line 9)

The Jamsil flats north of today's Seokchon Lake were once the Han River, with a ferry landing south of Seoho. Over time silt built up into an artificial island, splitting the river into the Songpa and Sincheon channels, which ran from below Gwangjin Bridge past present-day Seokchon Lake to Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

Park · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)

After the Bugok–Donong railway plan was cancelled in 1993, the unused rail land sat undeveloped until it was gradually turned into a park between 2004 and 2009, creating a key green axis and a healthy place to rest in central Songpa-gu.

Sports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)

Public indoor pool in Songpa-gu, with a 2-lane competition pool (50m x 25m) and a 10-lane diving pool (25m x 25m). Open swim costs 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

Public indoor pool with open swim.

Museum · Jangji Stn. (Line 8)

A free museum devoted to books. Popular for indoor outings thanks to the Bookium children's activity space and reading lounge.

Park · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)

A huge free park taking in Mongchontoseong Fortress and the Nine Scenic Views. The Lone Tree photo spot and wide lawns make it a picnic favourite.

Park · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

A protected man-made wetland in the middle of the city. Watch mallards, kingfishers and other wild birds for free from the 400m observation deck.

Stream & walk · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

A 6km urban waterway linked to Olympic Park. Barrier-free paths, summer water play, and a key stretch of the Songpa Dulle-gil.

Culture space · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

A circular open-air stage on the west lake of Seokchon Lake, hosting free traditional folk performances such as Songpa Sandae Noli.

Culture space · Jamsil Stn. (Lines 2, 8)

A large bookshop connected directly to Jamsil Station. Browse books and stationery for free in a heated and air-conditioned reading space.

Library · Songpa Stn. (Line 8)

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

Library · Geoyeo Stn. (Line 5)

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

Library · Seokchon Stn. (Lines 8, 9)

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

Library · Gaerong Stn. (Line 5)

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

Library · Samjeon Stn. (Line 9)

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

Library · Jangji Stn. (Line 8)

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

Library · Songpanaru Stn. (Line 9)

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

Sports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)

Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.

Sports facility · Cheonho Stn. (Lines 5, 8)

Free outdoor basketball court inside Gwangnaru Hangang Park. There are two courts, No. 1 and No. 2, open 06:00–20:00. Best to avoid slots booked by teams.

Sports facility · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.

Sports facility · Olympic Park Stn. (Lines 5, 9)

Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.

Sports facility · Gaerong Stn. (Line 5)

Public indoor pool in Songpa-gu, with a 12-lane 25m adult pool and a 4-lane 15m toddler pool. Open swim costs 4,800 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Geoyeo Stn. (Line 5)

Public indoor pool in Songpa-gu, with a 6-lane adult pool and a 3-lane toddler pool. Open swim costs 5,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)

Outdoor badminton courts in Songpa-gu. 5 courts. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)

Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu, with 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)

Outdoor badminton courts in Songpa-gu, with 5 courts. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Songpa Stn. (Line 8)

Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu, with 1 court.

Sports facility · Geoyeo Stn. (Line 5)

Indoor badminton courts in Songpa-gu, with 8 courts.

Sports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu. 2 courts.

Sports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu. 3 courts.

Sports facility · Gangdong-gu Office Stn. (Line 8)

Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu. 4 courts.

Sports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)

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

Sports facility · Samjeon Stn. (Line 9)

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

Historic site · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)

An earthen fortress of Hanseong Baekje inside Olympic Park. A 2.7 km dirt path runs along the grassy ridge, and the famous Lone Tree photo spot is here.

Museum · Mongchontoseong Stn. (Line 8)

A hands-on children's museum about the Hanseong Baekje era. Opened in 2024, inside Olympic Park.

Sports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)

An idle lot by Exit 3 of Munjeong Station turned into 18,000 m² of exercise space, with a running track and futsal, basketball, table tennis and pickleball courts in one place.