Han River
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Hangang — Korea's favorite shared space

Six river parks worth a sunset, the bike-share that gets you between them, and the 5-step picnic flow (food delivered to your spot, beer from the convenience store, mat from the same store, trash sorted).

Six parks to know

Yeouido Hangang Park

top picnic
여의도한강공원 · south bank
Yeouinaru (Line 5) — Exit 2 or 3

Largest, busiest park — cherry blossoms in spring, fireworks in fall.

  • • Floating Sebitseom islands (cafes / events)
  • • Cherry blossom road (Yunjungno)
  • • Boat docks for the river cruise
🚲 bikes24h conv. store

⚠ Crowded during Yeouido Spring Flower Festival.

Make a cab card →

Banpo Hangang Park

top picnic
반포한강공원 · south bank
Express Bus Terminal (Lines 3/7/9) — Exit 8-1

Famous for the rainbow Banpo Bridge fountain show.

  • • Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Apr–Oct (4 shows nightly, 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00)
  • • Floating Seoraeseom island park
🚲 bikes24h conv. store
Make a cab card →

Ttukseom Hangang Park

top picnic
뚝섬한강공원 · north bank
Ttukseom Resort (Line 7) — Exit 2

Family-leaning — outdoor pool, basketball courts, instagram-famous J-Bug observatory.

  • • Self Galaxy J-Bug rooftop cafe
  • • Public outdoor pool in summer
  • • Kids zone
🚲 bikes24h conv. store
Make a cab card →

Mangwon Hangang Park

good picnic
망원한강공원 · north bank
Mangwon (Line 6) — Exit 1

Hipster favorite — close to Mangwon Market, slower vibe than Yeouido.

  • • Sunset over Yeouido skyline
  • • Buskers Fri / Sat evening
🚲 bikes24h conv. store
Make a cab card →

Jamsil Hangang Park

good picnic
잠실한강공원 · south bank
Sincheon (Line 2) — Exit 7

Strong night cycling — connects to Lotte World Tower.

  • • Bike trail under Lotte Tower
  • • Open lawn for kite-flying
🚲 bikes24h conv. store
Make a cab card →

Nanji Hangang Park

good picnic
난지한강공원 · north bank
World Cup Stadium (Line 6)

Camping ground + ecological park.

  • • Pre-bookable car-camping pads
  • • Sky Park views
🚲 bikes

⚠ Far from city center — best with a car.

Make a cab card →

Ttareungi (Seoul bike-share)

Rates: ₩1,000 / hour or ₩3,000 / day
Buy a day pass through the app. Foreign cards (Visa / Mastercard) accepted on the global version.
Sign-up — needs a Korean number (workaround)
The Ttareungi app requires SMS verification with a Korean phone. Use our concierge to walk you through SeoulTrip ID Proxy, or use a global e-SIM + Korean prepaid number (see /sim).
Where to grab one
Green-and-white bike stations every 300m along the river. Scan the QR on the bike.
Return anywhere
Return at any Ttareungi station — they're interchangeable.
No helmets provided
Korea doesn't require adults to wear helmets; bring your own for kids.
After-dark cycling
River path has built-in lights. Always stay in the bike lane (right side); pedestrians on the left.

The 5-step Hangang picnic

  1. 1
    Step 1 — buy a mat at the station convenience store
    Picnic mats ₩5–15k. Reusable; carry in a bag back.
  2. 2
    Step 2 — order food via app, delivered to the park
    Most parks have a public delivery zone marked. Put the spot pin in Baemin / Coupang Eats / Yogiyo (use our concierge if app sign-up fails). Pizza, fried chicken and Korean food arrive within 30–45 min.
  3. 3
    Step 3 — grab cold drinks at the conv. store
    Cass / Terra beer, Chamisul soju, Pocari, makgeolli — sold cold at every station shop. Public drinking is legal.
  4. 4
    Step 4 — find a flat spot away from the path
    Avoid bike-path edges. Most regulars set up 5–10m off the trail.
  5. 5
    Step 5 — clean up — trash and recycling bins are everywhere
    Sort plastic / cans / general. Mats go home with you.

Other river activities

River cruise (E-Land Cruise)

50-min round trip from Yeouido or Jamsil. ₩16k adult. Dinner cruise option.

Hangang ferry to / from Gimpo Airport

Connects Yeouido and Gimpo (~25 min). Rare but useful for plane day.

SUP / kayak rental

Available at Ttukseom and Yeouido seasonally; ₩30–50k per session.

Outdoor pool

Ttukseom + Jamsil parks open July–August. ₩5k entry. Bring own swimwear.

Sunday family activities

Free yoga / drum / running clubs gather at Yeouido. Look for the bulletin boards.