Jeongneung Library

Historic site · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)

The tomb of Queen Sindeok, second queen of King Taejo. Dense forest paths and a valley make for a quiet, restorative walk.

Library · Jeongneung Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

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

Library · Bukhansan Bogungmun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

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

Art gallery · Bukhansan Bomun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line), Exit 2

A district-run museum dedicated to Choi Man-lin, one of Korea's leading sculptors, who worked here for 30 years.

Library · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)

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

Library · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)

Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

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.