Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Sajik Neighborhood Park
사직근린공원
Park · Jongno-gu
Site of the Sajikdan altar, built by King Taejo of Joseon together with the palace and Jongmyo when he made Hanyang the capital; the grounds around the altar became a park in 1921. Sajikdan was raised in 1394, the third year of Taejo, following Goryeo rites to make offerings to the god of earth...
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Jongno-gu
Jongno Library
FreeLibrary · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.
Jungang Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
Outdoor badminton court in Jongno-gu, 336 sq m.
Jongno Culture and Sports Center
₩6,050Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Public indoor pool in Jongno-gu. Adult pool (25 m × 11 m) with 5 lanes and a training pool (14 m × 6 m) with 2 lanes. Open swim 6,050 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Seochon Lounge
FreeCulture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A public hanok lounge in Seochon. The first floor hosts special exhibitions, while the second is a reading and rest area stocked with books on hanok and housing culture.
Seoul Living Culture Center Chebu
FreeCulture space · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A community culture space in the Sejong Village Food Street. Club activities, exhibitions and small performances take place in the Masil lounge and Chebu Hall.
Korean Traditional Archery Museum
FreeMuseum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
An exhibition hall devoted to Korean archery, next to Hwanghakjeong. See how bows and arrows are made, then watch actual shooting at the archery range alongside.
Other parks in Seoul
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Seoullo 7017
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
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Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
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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.