A Day on the Han River
A day · 5 stops
The Han River is Seoul's great backyard — lawns for picnics, ferries, bike paths and bridges that put on a show. This route follows the water from Yeouido downstream, building toward the Banpo fountain after dark; order fried chicken to the riverbank and settle in.
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Nature · Yeouido
Yeouido Hangang Park
Start on the river's most popular lawns — rent a bike or catch a ferry cruise.
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Landmark · Yeouido
63 Square
Ride up the golden riverside tower for the 'art gallery in the sky' and wide views.
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Landmark · Hangang
Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain
Time your evening for the rainbow fountain — best from the Banpo park lawns.
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Nature · Songpa
Seokchon Lake
Upstream, loop the twin lake under Lotte World Tower — a ring of cherry trees in April.
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Nature · Seoul Forest
Seoul Forest
Or swap in this leafy riverside park with deer, wetlands and Seongsu cafés at the gate.