Hyochang Park
효창공원
Park · Yongsan-gu
A historic park holding the graves of independence activists. Large shade trees and quiet walking paths, with good drinking fountains and toilets.
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Yongsan-gu
Baekbeom Kim Koo Memorial Hall
FreeMuseum · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Closed for exhibition hall renovation: 21 October - 31 December 2024 (scheduled).
Hyochang Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6)
Outdoor badminton court in Yongsan-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Hyochang Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
Sookmyung Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Opened on 10 June 1971 around some 300 artefacts collected and held by Sookmyung Women's University, the museum covers culture, art and antiquities.
Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Sookmyung Women's University
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Dedicated to raising appreciation and awareness of embroidery and textile art, the museum has exhibition halls, a library, a dyeing conservation lab, classrooms and an information centre for display, education and research.
Hyochang Community Welfare Center
₩5,000Sports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public indoor pool in Yongsan-gu with a 4-lane, 25m adult pool. Open swim 5,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
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