Press Releases

Seoul Metropolitan Government

Mar 16,2012

If you fancy a walk along the Hangang riverside on a breezy day, Yeouido Hangang Park is the place to go. Located at the heart of the city, it is easily reached and ideal for children, adults and the elderly. Renting a bike from a nearby bike center and cycling along the Hangang is another great way to enjoy the park.

Boarding a cruise at sunset offers visitors a dazzling nighttime scene of myriad colorful lights reflected in the water.

For further inquiries about the Hangang Riverboat, call ☎+82-2-3271-6900.


Nanji Hangang Park is highly recommended for cyclists as it has its own bicycle park with many bike roads that are ideal for beginners who want to try out a bike safely. Also, the MTB (Mountain Bike) course is equipped with curves and hills as well as seven types of obstacles such as jumping boards, waves, and wooden stairs, allowing riders to experience the thrill of mountain biking.

The nearby Nanji Campsite is the only place in Hangang Park where you will be able to enjoy campsite cooking and camping. The entrance fee per person is 3,750 won. BBQ grills, tents, and other equipment can be rented at a very reasonable price. Spending a weekend here is a great way to experience all the fun of camping. Nanji Hangang Park can be reached via subway line 6, Mapo-gu Office Station; leave via exit 7 and walk straight along Hongjecheon(Stream) for about 1,300m.


Its calm, relaxing riverside attractions makes a walk through Seonyudo Park a dreamy stroll. Seonyudo Park used to be a filtration plant before it was redeveloped as a park; visitors can have great fun seeking out the remnants of its past. The combination of the old filtration plant with the modern park creates a unique visual attraction. ‘Cafe Aritaum Yanghwa․Seonyu’, located on the southern side of Yanghwadaegyo, is famous for its special exterior, which resembles an origami crane.


Seonyudo Park can be reached via city bus no. 5714, after exiting via exit 1 of Dangsan Station, subway line no. 2, or through exit 13 of line 9. Get off at Seonyudo Park station.

*Government press release (March 14)