Gaepo Haneulkkum Library

Library · Daemosan Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)

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

Library · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)

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

Sports facility · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)

Public indoor pool in Gangnam-gu with a five-lane adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 6,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Park · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)

Designated around the burial ground of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong, Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 48, the park sits on the northeast side of Daemosan. The grounds hold some 70 clan tombs, including those of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong and of Bangbeon, Grand Prince Muan and son of King Taejo

Sports facility · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)

Public indoor pool in Gangnam-gu. Six-lane adult pool plus a children's pool. Open swim is 6,000 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Mountain & trail · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)

A gentle 293m hill also known as Guksubong. Its shape was likened to an old woman, so it was called Halmisan until King Taejong's Heolleung tomb was built here and a royal order renamed it Daemosan. According to long-standing local lore

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.