Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Guryongsan Urban Nature Park
구룡산도시자연공원
Mountain & trail · Seocho-gu
Guryongsan shares a single ridge with Daemosan and straddles the boundary of Seocho-gu and Gangnam-gu; since 1971 the two have been designated and managed as Daemosan Urban Nature Park. At 306 m, it is neither high nor rugged, so
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Nearby in Seocho-gu
Audium
FreeMuseum · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
The world's first audio museum, from Edison's phonograph to 20th-century vintage audio, seen on a 90-minute docent tour that includes actual listening sessions. The building was designed by Kengo Kuma. Free, but all seats must be booked in advance and competition is fierce.
Eonnam Culture and Sports Center
₩6,000Sports facility · Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane adult pool and a children's pool. Open swim costs 6,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seocho-gu Naegok Library
FreeLibrary · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs
₩1,000Historic site · Cheonggyesan Ipgu Stn. (Sinbundang Line)
The tombs of King Taejong and King Sunjo. An ecological forest trail away from the city centre, lovely for walking to birdsong.
Seocho Sports Complex
₩5,500Sports facility · 양재2동
Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu with a six-lane 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 5,500 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Korea Bonsai Museum
FreeMuseum · 내곡동
Other mountain & trails in Seoul
Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail
FreeGangbuk-gu · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
A 21-section loop that runs gently below the ridgeline, with no summit climb involved. The Ui-dong pine forest path is a favourite with beginners.
Inwangsan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeJongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. / Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A barrier-free boardwalk loop past the dramatic rock faces painted in Inwang Jesaekdo. Links to the Hanyang City Wall trail for panoramic city views.
Bugaksan Hanyang City Wall Trail
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus
A historic walk along the fortress wall that once ringed Seoul. Easier to reach since the opening of Cheong Wa Dae, with city views from Baegakmaru.
Ansan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeSeodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.
Achasan Ecological Park
FreeGwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)
A gentle low mountain ideal for beginner hikers, with superb views of the Han River and Seoul. The native plant garden and butterfly garden are free.