Hwarang Library

Park · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)

Gongneung-dong's best-known forest path, built on a disused railway. Old Hwarangdae Station trains and a cafe street, with the Street of Light lit up in the evening.

Sports facility · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6)

Public indoor sports facility (swimming, gym, table tennis and more).

Museum · Taereung Stn. (Lines 6, 7)

A free museum recreating Seoul household life from the 1960s to the 1980s. The old classroom, barbershop and "my car" era displays are favourites.

Park · Hwarangdae Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongchun Line)

A free railway-themed park with the old whistle-stop station, a narrow-gauge train and a tram on display. The evening light garden is the highlight.

Culture space · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)

A multipurpose cultural space supporting young artists in Nowon-gu. Set midway along the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail, it slots easily into a walk and hosts free exhibitions and programs by young artists.

Sports facility · Gongneung Stn. (Line 7)

Outdoor badminton court in Nowon-gu. 4 courts. Open 24 hours.

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.

Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)

Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.

Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Yongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.

Jongno-gu · 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.