Jamwon Library

Sports facility · Jamwon Stn. (Line 3)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu. Badminton court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Jamwon Stn. (Line 3)

Outdoor basketball court in Seocho-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Sports facility · Jamwon Stn. (Line 3)

Free outdoor basketball court inside Banpo Hangang Park. There are two courts, No. 1 and No. 2, open 06:00–20:00. Best to avoid slots booked by teams.

Library · Sapyeong Stn. (Line 9)

A quiet district library near Banpo and the Express Bus Terminal. The spacious reading room is a good refuge from heat and cold.

Park · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9) + walk

Three artificial islands floating on the Han River. A night-view favourite, with island lighting set off by the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.

Park · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9)

The world's longest bridge fountain, listed in Guinness. Free summer-night fountain shows and breezy riverside picnics are the big draw.

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.