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Guess the Seoul night spot
- Price
- All five are free to walk around
- Best time
- After sunset
- Bonus
- Free night bus Cheonggye A01, weekdays 7–11 pm
The answers to our night-spot quiz, with the subway station for each, a free self-driving night bus along Cheonggyecheon, and a route to see three in one evening.
Naksan Park at night, 2011 · Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster HQ (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The answers
- 1Naksan Park (Seoul City Wall)
The old city wall, first built in 1396, runs along the park and is lit at night. Nearest: Hyehwa Station (Line 4), then a walk uphill.
낙산공원Google Maps - 2DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)
Zaha Hadid's curved landmark. Nearest: Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, 5).
동대문디자인플라자Google Maps - 3Jamsu Bridge
The low bridge that runs under Banpo Bridge, in Banpo Hangang Park. Nearest: Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, 9), then a walk to the river.
잠수교Google Maps - 4N Seoul Tower from Palgakjeong
Palgakjeong is the eight-sided pavilion on top of Namsan, right by the tower. Walk up or take the Namsan cable car.
남산 팔각정Google Maps - 5Cheonggyecheon
A stream restored in 2005 after an elevated highway came down. Start at Cheonggye Plaza, near Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) and City Hall Station (Lines 1, 2).
청계광장Google Maps
Bonus: the free night bus along Cheonggyecheon
- BUSCheonggye A01, a self-driving bus
Runs from Cheonggye Plaza to Gwangjang Market and back, 11 stops. A safety operator stays on board.
- WHENWeekdays, 7 pm to 11 pm departures
Every 30 minutes from Cheonggye Plaza. No service on weekends or public holidays.
- FAREFree for now
Tap a transit card. Seoul plans a ₩1,400 adult fare later.
- LIVEFind the bus
Search 청계 A01 in Naver Map or KakaoMap.
See three in one evening (our route)
- 7 PMCheonggyecheon from Cheonggye Plaza
On a weekday, ride the A01 east toward Gwangjang Market for dinner.
- 8:30 PMDDP
A short ride from Gwangjang Market. Walk around the lit building.
- 9:30 PMNaksan Park city wall
From Hyehwa Station, walk up for the wall and the city lights.
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYHow do I get to Naksan Park?
nak-san-gong-won eo-tteo-ke ga-yo?
낙산공원 어떻게 가요? - SAYDoes this bus go to Gwangjang Market?
i beo-seu gwang-jang-si-jang ga-yo?
이 버스 광장시장 가요? - SAYCan you take a photo of us?
sa-jin jom jji-geo ju-sil su i-sseo-yo?
사진 좀 찍어 주실 수 있어요?
Local tips
- Our tip: the A01 is weekdays only, so save Jamsu Bridge or Namsan for the weekend.
- Our tip: wear good shoes for Naksan Park and Namsan; both are uphill walks.
FAQ
What are good free night spots in Seoul?
Naksan Park's city wall, DDP, Jamsu Bridge, N Seoul Tower seen from Namsan's Palgakjeong, and Cheonggyecheon are all free to walk around at night.
Is there a free night bus in Seoul?
The self-driving Cheonggye A01 runs along Cheonggyecheon to Gwangjang Market on weekdays from 7 pm, free for now.
Which bridge is under Banpo Bridge?
Jamsu Bridge, the low bridge in Banpo Hangang Park.
Sources: Seoul Mediahub: Cheonggye A01 night service from Oct 22 (Oct 2026) · Money Today: Cheonggye A01 night runs from the 22nd (Oct 20, 2026) · News1: bus with no steering wheel runs Cheonggyecheon at night (Oct 20, 2026) · Visit Seoul (official tourism site)