SEOUL BLEISURE

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For bleisure travelers looking to unwind after a busy schedule, the Seoul Outdoor Library offers a perfect escape in the heart of the city.
This unique library allows visitors to enjoy both nature and culture at once, with locations spread across Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square, and the clear streamside of Cheonggyecheon.
Whether you're sitting on the grass reading a book or taking part in live performances and interactive programs, this special space offers a refreshing and memorable experience right in the middle of the city.

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✨ Highlights of the Seoul Outdoor Library:
• Reading & Healing in Nature
performances and experiential workshops, it’s a healing lounge where you can experience “San-Meong” (mountain-gazing), “Mul-Meong” (water-gazing), and “Chaek-Meong” (book-gazing)—restful moments in the middle of the city.

• Urban ‘Book-cation’
: With picnic-style “booknic” zones and mobile book trucks, anyone can read freely and enjoy their own time. It's a popular cultural hideout for families and international tourists alike.

• A Platform for Culture and Leisure
: More than just a reading space, this outdoor library hosts performances, local workshops, book clubs, and exhibitions—creating a vibrant platform for cultural exchange.

The Seoul Outdoor Library is not just about books. It’s an urban sanctuary for personal reflection and emotional travel through stories, set right in the center of Seoul. The Seoul Outdoor Library is not just about books. It’s an urban sanctuary for personal reflection and emotional travel through stories, set right in the center of Seoul.

📍 Key Locations
• Reading at Seoul Plaza (in front of Seoul City Hall)
• Gwanghwamun Book Yard (at Gwanghwamun Square)
• Reading by the Clear Stream (along Cheonggyecheon)

🕒 Operating Hours
• Outdoor Yard (Daytime): Fridays–Sundays, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Outdoor Yard (Evening): Fridays–Sundays, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (subject to weather conditions)
• Gwanghwamun Lounge (Indoor): 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Sundays & public holidays)

📅 Event Duration
April 23 – November 2, 2025 (varies by location)
Website: seouloutdoorlibrary.kr