Gangbuk Culture and Information Library

Park · Miasageori Stn. (Line 4)

One of Seoul's three largest parks. A free healing spot with a waterfall, a traditional garden and an art museum.

Library · Mia Stn. (Line 4)

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

Park · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)

Odong Park straddles Gangbuk-gu and Seongbuk-gu, covering Beon-dong, Mia-dong and five other neighbourhoods in Gangbuk-gu as well as Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. Its well-established woodland offers rest and recreation to residents of the nearby housing estates

Sports facility · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)

Indoor badminton courts in Gangbuk-gu, with 8 courts.

Library · Samyang Sageori Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

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

Library · Samyang Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)

Public library in Gangbuk-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.