Outdoor Activities in Jung-gu (Seoul)

Song Gijeong Park

This park was constructed in honor of Son Ki Jong, the gold medalist in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games marathon. At that time, Adolf Hitler presented Son Ki Jong with a laurel tree as a prize. It was planted and continues to grow here today in this park. Other facilities offered include tennis courts, a children's playground, a library catering to youths and a town library

Changchung Stadium

With a seating capacity of 8,000, this stadium is located at the base of Mount Namsan, near downtown Seoul. It is part of Changchungdan Park. During the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Judo and Taekwondo matches were held at this site. Today it is a good place to enjoy Korean professional basketball or volleyball games. During autumn and spring, no games take place and the stadium is available for rental by sporting teams, church groups and companies for private events. Occasionally Korean music or film personalities give performances here.

Mt. Namsan

Of the four main mountains located within Seoul, Mt. Namsan stands out as one of the best. It is located in the heart of Seoul, offering visitors a great view of the city. A popular destination for hikers, it provides great trails. Residents of Seoul also love this mountain because it blocks the cold winds coming in from the north. With a height of just 262 meters, Namsan is not so tall, but it is considered an important sightseeing attraction. Try the cable car, visit Namsan Tower, or visit the 1,000-year-old time capsule.