The Best Sight in Jongno-gu, Seoul

Although the Starfield Library in Gangnam’s COEX Mall is likely Seoul’s most famous, the Cheongun Literature Library, a short bus ride away from Gyeongbokgung Station, is hands down its most beautiful. The library is spread over two levels: the lower level houses approximately 20,000 books in a conventional library setting, and the ground floor consists of two units of a hanok. The hanok’s bonchae (main building) has several rooms with Korean floor-style seating for those looking to read or study in private and a one-room nujeong (annex) open to the public. While international visitors cannot check out books, the library’s unique design and nearby Cheongun Park make the trip worthwhile.