A serene view of a tree-lined street with bike lane in Seoul, South Korea on a sunny day.Shopping · Hidden gem

Gyeongui Line Book Street

경의선책거리

Hongdae, Seoul · 서울

A converted railway strip beside Hongik University station, lined with small glass pavilions run by publishers, plus reading benches and an outdoor stage.

Why it’s worth it

It is a genuinely calm strip in the middle of the loudest district in Seoul, and it connects straight through to Yeonnam-dong’s park.

CategoryShopping
AreaHongdae
HoursPavilions 11:00–20:00 · park always open
Hidden gembooksrailway parkbenches

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