Sangnim Library

Library · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

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

Museum · 진관동

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

Museum · Gupabal Stn. (Line 3)

Art gallery · 진관동

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

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

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.

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.