Are you looking for a place to read outdoors but not cafe? There are 2 recommendable places in Seoul that you can also read and experience the cultural events in the middle of Seoul. Let’s go to Seoul outdoor libraries!
[Gwanghuamun Book Square : Seoul outdoor libraries]
Event Dates : Apr 18, 2024 – Nov 10, 2024 (Free admission)
Location : Gwanghwamun Square 12 Hyoja ro, Jongno gu Seoul
(서울 종로구 효자로 12 광화문 광장)
Inquiries : +82-2-6954-7216
(Credit : VisitSeoul)
Enjoy a unique urban book retreat at this outdoor library, featuring themed areas such as Yukjo Square, Main Street Yard, Play Yard, Haechi Square, and indoor spaces.
[Operating Hours]
Outdoor Yard: Daytime: 11:00 to 18:00 / Nighttime (hot season): 17:00 to 22:00
Gwanghwamun Lounge: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 20:00
Please be informed that the operating schedules may be adjusted due to weather conditions and other events. Nighttime hours may be adjusted flexibly in cases of extreme heat or rainy season weather conditions.
[Instagram] @Seoul Outdoor libraries
[Transportation] Subway Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, Exit 2 (316m on foot, 5-minute walk)
[Notices]
- Please handle books with care as they are shared by everyone.
- After reading, return books to the shelves or place them on the book cart.
- Please avoid studying for long periods to allow more people to use the space.
- Refrain from consuming food, except for simple beverages.
- Avoid actions that could disturb others’ reading, such as making personal phone calls.
- There are no trash cans in the lounge. Please take your trash with you.
[Yeouido Hangang Park : Seoul outdoor libraries]
‘Book Reading Park’, which has been gaining popularity with more than 10,000 visitors every time it opens since last year, will become bigger and richer this fall. Hangang Park will be reborn as a complex cultural space where you can enjoy various culture and arts, including over 20,000 books, including experience programs for children and families, movie screenings, and talk shows.
[Event Period]
September 7 ~ October 26 (Yeouido Hangang Park)
September 28 – October 19 (Gangseo, Gwangnaru, Ichon Hangang Park)
[Operating Hours]
Every Saturday 14:00 ~ 21:00
The Seoul outdoor libraries will begin operating ‘Book Reading Hangang Park’ in Gangseo, Gwangnaru, and Ichon Hangang Park. Including Yeouido Hangang Park, which has already been in operation since the 7th, you can see a total of four book reading Hangang Parks until October. To find more information regarding the event please visit : Hangangoutdoorlib.seoul.kr
Hope you get a good memories with your beloved ones in Seoul outdoor libraries!
