Dasan Fortress Wall Library

Culture space · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3) Exit 6 (15-min walk, shuttle)

The national performance venue on the slopes of Namsan. The wide outdoor plaza and walking path with Namsan views are free, plus summer evening outdoor shows and busking.

Museum · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)

Dongguk University Museum opened on 1 September 1963, with the late Dr. Hwang Su-yong as its first director.

Library · Yaksu Stn. (Lines 3, 6)

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

Museum · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)

The museum collects and displays Korea's outstanding paper heritage alongside contemporary creative paper art, presenting the history and development of Korean paper culture at home and abroad.

Library · Dongguk Univ. Stn. (Line 3)

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

Historic site · Chungmuro Stn. (Lines 3, 4)

Five restored hanok, a traditional garden and the time capsule plaza. The garden is open 24 hours, so early morning and evening walks work well.

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.