Han River cycling
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Han River cycling + Ttareungi

Seoul's public bike Ttareungi is the easy way to ride the Han River parks. 5 park-based rides with the nearest station and exit, 2 ways to get a pass without a Korean phone, and 5 rules that actually cost you money or a fine.

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Banpo Hangang Park + Rainbow Fountain

반포한강공원 달빛무지개분수
☆ Flat / easy
Start: Express Bus Terminal (Line 3/7/9) Exit 8-1 or 8-2 — about 15 min on foot
End: Banpo Hangang Park (Banpo Bridge)
Highlights:
  • • Moonlight Rainbow Fountain on Banpo Bridge (Mar 15–Oct; 20-min shows at 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, plus 21:30 in Jun–Sep)
  • • Sebitseom floating islands
  • • Seoraeseom island

Best time: Evening, to catch a fountain show

Shows stop in wind of 7 m/s or more, forecast rain, or high river turbidity — check before you go.

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Jamsil Hangang Park

잠실한강공원
☆ Flat / easy
Start: Jamsillaru (Line 2) Exit 3 or 4 — footbridge into the park (~8 min walk)
End: Jamsil Hangang Park
Highlights:
  • • Riverside path on the south bank
  • • Jamsil water-play area in summer

Best time: Weekday afternoon

Jamsilsaenae (Line 2) Exit 7 is the other walk-in (~10 min).

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Mangwon to Nanji Hangang Park

망원 - 난지한강공원
☆ Flat / easy
Start: Mangwon (Line 6) Exit 1, then bus Mapo09 / Mapo16 to the park
End: Nanji Hangang Park
Highlights:
  • • North-bank riverside path
  • • Nanji camping ground (book ahead)
  • • Hangang Bus Mangwon wharf

Best time: Late afternoon

Nanji is a long walk from the subway (Mapo-gu Office Exit 7 about 20 min; World Cup Stadium Exit 1 about 30 min) — a bike makes it easy.

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Ttukseom Hangang Park

뚝섬한강공원
☆ Flat / easy
Start: Jayang (Line 7) Exit 2 or 3 — connects straight into the park
End: Ttukseom Hangang Park
Highlights:
  • • Ttukseom J-Bug (자벌레) building
  • • Hangang outdoor pool in summer
  • • Hangang Bus Ttukseom wharf

Best time: Daytime

The Line 7 station formerly called "Ttukseom Resort" is now Jayang.

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Yeouido Hangang Park ride

여의도한강공원
☆ Flat / easy
Start: Yeouinaru (Line 5) Exit 2 or 3
End: Yeouinaru (Line 5)
Highlights:
  • • Riverside path through Yeouido Hangang Park
  • • Cherry blossoms along Yunjung-ro in spring
  • • Hangang Bus Yeouido wharf

Best time: Late afternoon into sunset

Flat riverside riding next to the station — an easy first Ttareungi ride.

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Getting a pass

Ttareungi 1-day pass (1, 2 or 3 hours)

따릉이 1일권
🚲 Public bike

₩1,000–3,000 · Rides of up to 1h (₩1,000), 2h (₩2,000) or 3h (₩3,000), re-rent free all day

No KR phone
Foreigner workaround
In the Ttareungi app choose 'Foreigner' on the first screen and buy a pass before you ride. Signing up with a Korean phone number is for residents — visitors skip it.

Where: Ttareungi app, then scan the bike at any Ttareungi station.

Return within your 1h/2h/3h window and re-rent for free. Going over costs ₩200 per extra 5 minutes (Seoul Metropolitan Government).

Ttareungi voucher via Discover Seoul Pass / travel agency

따릉이 이용권 쿠폰
🎟 Tourist pass

Depends on the voucher

No KR phone
Foreigner workaround
Seoul says Ttareungi passes are also offered through the Discover Seoul Pass and via travel agencies/hotels as a coupon code you redeem in the app.

Where: Discover Seoul Pass, or a travel agency/hotel that sells the coupon.

Check what the voucher covers before buying — terms depend on the seller.

Etiquette + safety

  • Helmet: the law says wear oneKorea's Road Traffic Act (Art. 50(4)) requires bicycle riders to wear a helmet. Plan to bring your own.
  • Watch your rental windowTtareungi overtime is ₩200 per 5 minutes. Dock and re-rent before your 1h, 2h or 3h window runs out — re-renting is free on a day pass.
  • Share the pathThe riverside paths are shared by riders, runners and walkers near park entrances. Slow down, ring your bell and pass with room.
  • Weekends and holidays are busyThe Hangang Park office warns of big crowds on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Expect to ride slowly on those days.
  • Weather changes fastCarry water and a bag for your phone; riverside wind and rain can come in quickly.

See also

Taxi apps (Kakao T)Han RiverSpecialty coffee tour