Student streets below Gwanaksan, with Line 2 access and campus buses uphill.
District
Gwanak-gu
Subway
Line 2 · Sillim Line
Best for
Seoul National University students · Long academic stays · Southwest Seoul access
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Cultural spots and attractions in Gwanak / Seoul National University.
Gwanak Starlight Walk: A Three-Month Event
View on Naver MapThe Seoul Hiking Tourism Center (Gwanaksan Mountain) is located within Gwanaksan Station on the Sillim Line. It provides information on Seoul's hiking trails in multiple languages.
View on Naver MapGwanaksan Mountain is located in southern Seoul and is renowned for its magnificent scenery.
View on Naver MapListings via Visit Seoul · Map by Naver