Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
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Park · Dongdaemun-gu
Long ago the villages of Wonmal (Woncheon), Neommal (Wolchon) and Gandeme (Jungsan) were scattered across the Dapsimni area, and the park is named Gandeme after Jungsan in the middle. Dongdaemun-gu, with its fertile farmland east of the Joseon-era Hanseong city walls, and
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Gandeme Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Sindap Stn. (Line 2)
Outdoor basketball court in Dongdaemun-gu. 15,179.7 m². Open 24 hours.
Dongdaemun-gu Dapsimni Library
FreeLibrary · Sindap Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dongdaemun Chaekmadang Library
FreeLibrary · Yongdu Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yongdu Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Yongdu Stn. (Line 2)
Under a plan to build and operate a waste treatment facility beneath a neighbourhood park site in Dongdaemun-gu, the upper level was turned into a park in keeping with its surroundings, giving residents an eco-friendly space for rest, culture, exercise and other outdoor...
Baebongsan Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Cheongnyangni Stn. (Line 1, Suin-Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line)
Public library in Dongdaemun-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum
FreeMuseum · Jegi-dong Stn. (Line 1)
Located on the site of Bojewon, a Joseon-era relief and medical institution, in Korea's largest herbal medicine distribution district, this district-run museum of Dongdaemun-gu displays traditional Korean medicine artefacts and medicinal herbs.
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.