Yeouido's towers reflected in the Han RiverPhoto: Rüveyda Akkaya / Pexels
The Han River Parks
The Han splits Seoul in two, and its riverside parks are where the city relaxes: bike rides, chicken delivered to the lawn, instant ramyeon from convenience-store machines and sunsets between the bridges.
- Rent a Ttareungyi shared bike with the app — there are docks in every park.
- Food delivery has designated handoff zones in the parks; look for the signs.
- Evenings from May to October are the best time; bring a mat.
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Yeouido Hangang Park
여의도한강공원Photo: Rüveyda Akkaya / Pexels The biggest and busiest riverside park: wide lawns, food trucks, the cherry-blossom road and summer festivals.
Good to know: Yeouinaru Station (Line 5), exits 2–3 open right onto the park.
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Ttukseom Hangang Park
뚝섬한강공원
Photo: Motoko C. K. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (edited) A lively park close to Seongsu, with a swimming pool in summer, a riverside tube gallery and sunset views.
Good to know: Jayang Station (Line 7), exits 2–3.
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Mangwon Hangang Park
망원한강공원
Photo: 서문교 / Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) The laid-back local's park by Hongdae — bring your haul from Mangwon Market and watch the sun go down.
Good to know: Mangwon Station (Line 6), exit 1, then a 10-minute walk.
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Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
반포한강공원 달빛무지개분수
Photo: 서문교 / Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Water jets along the Banpo Bridge, lit in colour and set to music. Sit on the riverbank with a picnic and watch.
Good to know: Runs in the warmer months only, several shows each evening — check times. Express Bus Terminal Station, exit 8–1, then walk.
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Seonyudo Park
선유도공원
Photo: https://www.flickr.com/traveloriented/ / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (edited) A former water-treatment plant on an island, turned into gardens that grow inside the old concrete tanks. Quiet and beautiful.
Good to know: Free. Seonyudo Station (Line 9), exit 2, then walk over the bridge.
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Yeouido Han River cruise pier
여의도 선착장
Photo: 대정 김 / Pexels Board an evening cruise for the city lights from the water.
Good to know: Ticketed; evening cruises sell out on summer weekends.
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