Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Heo Jun Park
허준공원
Park · Gangseo-gu
Heogabawi Rock, Seoul Monument No. 11, stands just outside the park, while inside are the legendary Gwangjubawi Rock, a statue of Heo Jun seated and gently treating a patient, a lake, a pavilion and children's play equipment; nearby residents
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Gangseo-gu
Heojun Museum
Free if eligibleMuseum · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
A Gangseo-gu district museum on the life of Heo Jun, author of the Donguibogam, and on Korean medicine. Visit on a free day and it costs nothing.
Gangseo Olympic Community Sports Center
₩3,300Sports facility · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
Public indoor pool in Gangseo-gu. Seven-lane adult pool (1.2–1.5m deep) and a toddler pool (0.6m). Open swim is 3,300 won per session. There are also a gym, table tennis courts and badminton courts. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seonangdang Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Deungbit Library
FreeLibrary · Balsan Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Hwanggeumnae Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor badminton court in Gangseo-gu. Badminton courts. Open 24 hours.
Hwanggeumnae Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Jeungmi Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
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