Nonhyeon Munhwamaru Library

Museum · Hakdong Stn. (Line 7)

Opened in August 2000 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Korea Customs Service, the museum preserves the history of customs houses and customs administration and promotes the agency's standing and international image.

Library · Gangnam-gu Office Stn. (Line 7, Suin-Bundang Line)

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

Culture space · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)

Hyundai and Genesis cars and design on display. Open until 21:00, but closed the first Monday of the month; parking costs extra.

Culture space · Sinnonhyeon Stn. (Line 9) Exit 6, Gangnam Stn. (Line 2)

A large bookstore in central Gangnam. Well heated and cooled, ideal for killing time before meeting someone, with stationery, music and a cafe.

Art gallery · Apgujeong Stn. (Line 3)

Located on the first basement and second floors of Space C, the Coreana Museum of Art opened in November 2003 to support the arts as a corporation and to connect with the public through art,

Museum · Apgujeong Rodeo Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)

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.