Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Mapo Lifelong Learning Center, Ahyeon Branch

Library · Daeheung Stn. (Line 6)

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

Sports facility · Daeheung Stn. (Line 6)

Public indoor pool in Mapo-gu. Adult pool (25 m × 13 m) with 6 lanes, toddler pool (9.2 m × 2.5 m) and warm pool (1.9 m × 2.5 m). Open swim 3,500 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Museum · Daeheung Stn. (Line 6)

Total floor area of 99.194 sq m, with a collection of some 1,500 objects. Opened on 2 February 1974.

Sports facility · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2)

Public indoor pool in Mapo-gu. Adult pool (25 m) with 5 lanes plus a toddler pool. Open swim 8,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Museum · Sinchon Stn. (Line 2)

The museum holds Lee Han-yeol's personal effects along with materials from the June 1987 Democracy Movement.

Library · Gwangheungchang Stn. (Line 6)

Public library in Mapo-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.