Park Chung-hee House

Library · Cheonggu Stn. (Lines 5, 6)

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

Sports facility · Sindang Stn. (Lines 2, 6)

Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.

Sports facility · Sindang Stn. (Lines 2, 6)

Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.

Library · Cheonggu Stn. (Lines 5, 6)

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

Sports facility · Sindang Stn. (Lines 2, 6)

Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.

Museum · Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Stn. (Lines 2, 4, 5)

The museum presents finds excavated during the creation of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.

Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) Exit 5

Joseon's foremost royal palace. Free on the last Wednesday of the month or in hanbok. The changing of the guard ceremony (10:00 and 14:00) is always free.

Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 3

A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for autumn foliage. Free entry applies to the main palace only; the Secret Garden requires a separate booking.

Jongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4

A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2) Exit 2

A downtown palace where Seokjojeon sits alongside traditional halls. Open until 9pm, it's popular for evening strolls and the stone wall road; the changing of the guard is free.

Jongno-gu · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 11

A World Heritage shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens, with a meditative path through dense woods. Self-guided visits on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are the most relaxed.