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난지한강공원
Park · Mapo-gu
Free. A huge 12,000 sq m floor fountain (mirror fountain) for cooling off. Pairs with camping and outings along the Han River.
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Nanji Hangang Park Basketball Court
₩4,000Sports facility · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)
Outdoor basketball court in Mapo-gu. 1 court.
Seoul Energy Dream Center
Partly freeMuseum · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)
Korea's first zero-energy public building, where the building itself is the solar and geothermal exhibit. Check eco-tour booking slots.
Haneul Park
FreePark · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)
A silver-grass hill reclaimed from a landfill, spectacular for autumn reeds, sunsets and night views. Almost no shade at the top, so a hat and water are essential in summer; Maengkkongi electric shuttles run up.
Nanji Residency, Seoul Museum of Art
FreeArt gallery · 상암동
Nanji Residency is a residency support space for artists.
Noeul Park
FreePark · World Cup Stadium Stn. (Line 6)
A hillside park made for Han River sunsets. Lawns, tree shade and a campground make it great for picnics, with drinking fountains and toilets. The Maengkkongi electric shuttle makes the summit easy to reach.
Nanjicheon Park
FreePark · Digital Media City Stn. (Airport Railroad)
One of the five parks that make up World Cup Park. The lawn is wide and quiet, ideal for spreading out a picnic mat.
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.
Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.
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.