Gusan-dong Library Village

Mountain & trail · Gusan Stn. (Line 6)

A low mountain with a gentle climb to the Eunpyeong beacon mound. Below the summit, a cypress grove has been laid out as a healing forest.

Park · Eungam Stn. (Line 6)

Spanning Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul and Goyang in Gyeonggi-do, the park connects to Maebongsan and World Cup Park to the south and Baengnyeonsan and Bukhansan to the east, set within easy reach of residential neighbourhoods. Its highest peak is 210 m and the slopes are gentle

Plaza · Yeonsinnae Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A new landmark plaza at Yeonsinnae Station, created by expanding and remodelling the ageing Mulbit Park in time for the opening of the GTX-A line. A mixed-use culture park with an outdoor stage, a media wall and seasonal gardens, it gives local residents a wide-open place to rest.

Sports facility · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Adult pool (20 m, 5 lanes); see the website for details. Open swim 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Museum · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A new kind of literary venue open to all, the hall honours the literary legacy of writer Lee Ho-cheol and serves as a cultural complex where literature and the arts come together.

Study & youth space · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

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.