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낙산공원
Park · Jongno-gu
A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Arko Art Center
FreeArt gallery · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Arko Art Center marks its 50th anniversary in 2024.
Artists' House
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Inside Marronnier Park, a modern-era building used by the Arts Council Korea as a multipurpose cultural space. The lounge and cafe are good spots for a break.
Marronnier Park
FreePark · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Marronnier Park occupies the former site of Seoul National University's colleges of liberal arts and law beside Daehangno and covers 5,802㎡. With the arts centre and artworks displayed along the Daehangno street, it has the distinctive atmosphere of a street of dreams, romance and the arts
Studio Blue
FreeCulture space · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A small theater that is comfortable for artists and safe for audiences.
Library Peach
FreeLibrary · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
The Third Time
FreeLibrary · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Jongno-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Forest
FreeSeongdong-gu · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A large ecological park in the middle of the city. Lots of mature trees, shade and benches, with drinking fountains and toilets throughout, so summer walks are comfortable.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park
FreeMapo-gu · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A 6.3 km linear park on a former railway. The Yeonnam-dong stretch, nicknamed Yeontral Park, strings together shade, lawns and cafes. Few drinking fountains, so bring water.
Seoullo 7017
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
An elevated garden walkway converted from an old overpass, with planters, benches, a foot bath and drinking fountains. Lovely at night, so an evening stroll beats midday.
Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
An ecological park on an island in the Han, built from a former water treatment plant. Ivy-covered structures and green gardens, reached by the Rainbow Bridge, with many shaded paths.
Nodeul Island
FreeYongsan-gu · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)
A music and arts complex in the middle of the Han River. Free sunset-watching on the lawn, indoor lounge, bookshelves and exhibitions, with free concerts on summer weekends.