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Seoullo 7017
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Park · Jung-gu
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.
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Jung-gu
Culture Station Seoul 284
FreeCulture space · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line) Exit 2
A cultural complex in the restored old Seoul Station building. The Renaissance-style architecture is a sight in itself, with free special exhibitions year-round. In front of Seoul Station.
Sunhwa Culture Park
FreePark · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A park between Seoul Station and Seoul City Hall, remodelled in 2023. Ageing exercise, play and rest facilities were replaced to shed its former gloomy feel, and a variety of trees and flowering plants were planted so visitors can feel the seasons
Seosomun Shrine History Museum
FreeMuseum · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Opened in June 2019, this public museum in Jung-gu, Seoul stands at the crossroads outside Seosomun Gate, the official state execution ground of the Joseon dynasty. Late Joseon period.
Seosomun History Park
FreePark · Seoul Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Once the execution ground at the crossroads outside Seosomun Gate, where Catholics, Donghak Peasant Revolution leaders, soldiers and other reformist figures were put to death from the 1801 Sinyu Persecution to the 1866 Byeongin Persecution
Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park
FreePark · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park was created on the former site of Yangjeong Middle and High School, his alma mater, after the school moved, in honour of his marathon gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It opened in September 1987, and in 202...
Sohn Kee-chung Culture Library
FreeLibrary · Chungjeongno Stn. (Lines 2, 5)
Public library in Jung-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Other parks in Seoul
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.
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.
Nodeul Island
FreeYongsan-gu · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)
A music and arts complex in the middle of the Han River. Free sunset-watching on the lawn, indoor lounge, bookshelves and exhibitions, with free concerts on summer weekends.