Naksan Park
낙산공원
A park on the lowest of the four hills that ringed the old walled city. A stretch of the city wall runs along its ridge, and the centre of Seoul lies below it on the far side.
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Place information
- Korean name
- 낙산공원
- Address
- 41 Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03085
- Nearest station
- Hyehwa Station (혜화역, Line 4) (Exit 2) · 10-min walk
- Opening hours
- open at all hours
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Admission
- Free
- Operated by
- Seoul Central Parks and Leisure Office
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