Yaksu Library

Museum · Soongsil Univ. Stn. (Line 7)

Holdings include National Treasure No. 141, a fine-lined bronze mirror with knobs; National Treasure No. 231, a set of Bronze Age casting moulds; and Treasure No. 569, the calligraphy of patriot Ahn Jung-geun.

Library · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)

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

Park · Danggok Stn. (Sillim Line)

Guksabong, the main peak of Sangdo Park, is named literally for Grand Prince Yangnyeong, who climbed it to think of the country and worry about the king. As crown prince he deliberately disgraced himself and was deposed, so the throne...

Library · Jangseungbaegi Stn. (Line 7)

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

Sports facility · Noryangjin Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor badminton courts in Dongjak-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.

Library · Noryangjin Stn. (Lines 1, 9)

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

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.