Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Bulgwang Neighborhood Park
불광근린공원
Park · Eunpyeong-gu
With handsome Bukhansan to the north and, to the west, the green belt of Bongsan and World Cup Park leading on to the Han River, Seoul's pride, this neighbourhood park sits in the middle of the city's living area, ringed by arterial roads such as Tongil-ro and Bulgwang-ro and by dense housing
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Eunpyeong-gu
Eunpyeong-gu Public Library
FreeLibrary · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Eunpyeong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Multicultural Museum
₩10,000Museum · Dokbawi Stn. (Line 6)
The Multicultural Museum displays landmarks, traditional costumes, instruments, dolls and currencies from around the world, along with world traditions, dance, dress and food.
Lee Ho-cheol Book Concert Hall
FreeMuseum · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
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Eunpyeong Cheongyeoul Swimming Pool
₩4,000Sports facility · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
Public indoor pool in Eunpyeong-gu. Adult pool (20 m, 5 lanes); see the website for details. Open swim 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
GTX Yeonsin 849 Plaza, formerly Mulbit Park
FreePlaza · Yeonsinnae Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
A new landmark plaza at Yeonsinnae Station, created by expanding and remodelling the ageing Mulbit Park in time for the opening of the GTX-A line. A mixed-use culture park with an outdoor stage, a media wall and seasonal gardens, it gives local residents a wide-open place to rest.
Seoul Youth Center Eunpyeong
FreeStudy & youth space · Bulgwang Stn. (Lines 3, 6)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Other parks in Seoul
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Seoullo 7017
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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.