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Herb and Astronomy Park
허브천문공원
Park · Gangdong-gu
Part of Iljasan Neighborhood Park, the Herb and Astronomy Park lies opposite Gildong Ecological Park. The site holds a reservoir that keeps the tap water supply steady, and in the well-being era it offers residents a pleasant space
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Nearby in Gangdong-gu
Gildong Ecological Park
Free if eligiblePark · Gildong Stn. (Line 5)
A nature-study park divided into wetland, reservoir and forest zones. Book ahead and meet wild nature in the city for free.
Iljasan Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Gubeundari Stn. (Line 5)
Iljasan Neighborhood Park occupies relatively low hills that are higher in the east and lower in the west, on the boundary between Dunchon-dong in Gangdong-gu and Choi-dong in Hanam. The ridge line is almost flat, like the character for "one" (一), which gave the mountain the name Iljasan.
Gangdong-gu Dunchon Library
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Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gangdong Library
FreeLibrary · Gildong Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Myungsung Church Library
FreeLibrary · Gubeundari Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangdong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Saetmaeul Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Myeongil Stn. (Line 5)
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