Jungang Badminton Court

Library · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.

Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

An exhibition hall devoted to Korean archery, next to Hwanghakjeong. See how bows and arrows are made, then watch actual shooting at the archery range alongside.

Park · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

Site of the Sajikdan altar, built by King Taejo of Joseon together with the palace and Jongmyo when he made Hanyang the capital; the grounds around the altar became a park in 1921. Sajikdan was raised in 1394, the third year of Taejo, following Goryeo rites to make offerings to the god of earth...

Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Adult pool (25 m × 11 m) with 5 lanes and a training pool (14 m × 6 m) with 2 lanes. Open swim 6,050 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Culture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

A public hanok lounge in Seochon. The first floor hosts special exhibitions, while the second is a reading and rest area stocked with books on hanok and housing culture.

Historic site · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)

A 1920s Western-style house with a story tied to Korea's independence movement. A 400-year-old ginkgo tree stands beside it.

Mapo-gu · Mapo-gu Office Stn. (Line 6)

Community gymnasium inside the Mapo Community Sports Center, with badminton and table tennis courts, a gym and a bowling alley. Fees vary by activity, so check before you go.

Gangseo-gu · 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.

Gangdong-gu · Gangil Stn. (Line 5)

Community sports center in Gangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, with a swimming pool and badminton courts. Fees vary by activity, so check before you go.

Seodaemun-gu · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Municipal youth center in Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, with a gym where you can play badminton.

Nowon-gu · Junggye Stn. (Line 7)

Municipal youth center in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, with a gym for badminton and a swimming pool.