🌊 Exploring Hangang River: Seoul’s Urban Oasis
Whether you're looking for peaceful nature, exciting water sports, or a late-night picnic, Hangang (한강) offers a refreshing escape from the city buzz. Stretching across Seoul, it’s not just a river — it's a lifestyle!
🛶 What is the Hangang River?
The Hangang River flows through the heart of Seoul, with over a dozen riverside parks offering space to relax, ride bikes, eat, or watch the sunset. It’s where locals jog, couples date, and friends gather with fried chicken and picnic mats.
📍 Basic Information
- 📍 Location: Across Seoul — Yeouido, Banpo, Ttukseom, Mangwon
- 🕒 Hours: 24/7 (some rentals vary)
- 💵 Admission: Free
- 🚇 Subway:
- Yeouido: Yeouinaru Station (Line 5), Exit 2
- Banpo: Express Bus Terminal (Line 3,7,9), 15-min walk
- Ttukseom: Ttukseom Resort Station (Line 7), Exit 2
- Mangwon: Mangwon Station (Line 6), Exit 1, 10-min walk
🌟 Top Things to Do
- 🧺 Picnic by the river — mat rentals, food delivery
- 🚲 Riverside bike trails
- 🎡 Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain Show
- 🛶 Kayaking, SUP, duck boats
- 🐟 Fish or feed seagulls
- 🎶 Night concerts & festivals (Yeouido/Ttukseom)
📸 Best Photo Spots
- 📷 Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain – 8–9 PM spring–fall
- 📷 Sebitseom (Floating Islands) – night reflections
- 📷 Yeouido Lawn – skyline and cherry blossoms
- 📷 Ttukseom Graffiti Wall – edgy, urban vibes
🌳 Park Highlights
🏞️ Yeouido
- 🌸 Spring blossoms, canola flowers
- 🧺 Picnic-friendly, event zone
- 🚲 Bike rentals, cruise nearby
🛶 Ttukseom
- 🛶 Water sports + graffiti wall
- 🎤 Busking, youth vibes
🧺 Banpo
- 🌉 Rainbow Fountain + night stroll
- 🧃 Sunset dates & Sebitseom
🌿 Mangwon
- 🍱 Nearby Mangwon Market
- 🧘♀️ Chill yoga, peaceful vibes
🍽️ Must-Try Picnic Food
- 🥡 Chimaek (Chicken & Beer)
- 🍜 Instant Ramyeon from convenience stores
- 🍢 Street snacks: Tteokbokki, Odeng, Gimbap
💡 Tips for First-Time Visitors
- 🧺 Rent mats or tents on-site
- 🛵 Use delivery apps (Baemin/Yogiyo)
- 🚫 No swimming allowed
- 🧻 Weekends = busy restrooms
- 🌅 Go at sunset for best views
🎑 Seasonal Highlights
🌸 Spring
Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival & peaceful Mangwon strolls
☀️ Summer
Ttukseom water sports, Banpo fountain & night views
🍁 Autumn
Golden ginkgo trees & photo walks
❄️ Winter
Quiet snowy scenes, frozen rivers, Seoul Forest nearby
🎬 K‑Drama Filming Locations
Filmed here: The Host, Crash Landing on You, Vincenzo, Start-Up, Hospital Playlist, The Heirs
🧭 Nearby Attractions
- 🛍️ IFC Mall, 63 Building (Yeouido)
- 🛍️ Garosu-gil, Central City (Banpo)
- ☕ Seongsu-dong cafés, Seoul Forest (Ttukseom)