#8 TOP DESTINATION IN KOREA

Han River Parks

Seoul Β· μ„œμšΈ Β· Park
Nature Spring Summer Autumn Free Entry

Seoul's great outdoor living room. Twelve riverside parks stretching 40km, perfect for cycling, picnics, and watching the city skyline.

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Best Season
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Entry Fee
Free
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Hours
Open 24h

The Han River Parks (ν•œκ°•κ³΅μ›) are a chain of 12 interconnected riverside parks running 40km through central Seoul. On weekends, millions of Seoulites descend to cycle, picnic, and watch the sunset over the water.

Yeouido Han River Park

The most popular section, famous for the Cherry Blossom Festival in early April. The fountain near Mapo Bridge is the world’s longest bridge fountain.

Activities

Bicycle rentals from 3,000 KRW/hour. Convenience store fried chicken is a Seoul ritual β€” order on the app, eat by the river. Evening Han River cruises depart from Yeouinaru Ferry Terminal.

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