SEOUL VISITOR GUIDE

A practical day at the Han River

Choose a park, get there, eat without getting lost, and know which activities need a booking. Built for first-time visitors to Seoul.

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Night view of Seoul beside the Han River
Seoul Metropolitan Government

PICK A BASE

Start with one park

The river is long. Pick one base, then plan around it instead of trying to cross the whole city.

Yeouido

Easy riverside skyline views, picnic lawns and a central base for a first visit.

Banpo

Choose this for bridge views and an evening walk; check live fountain and event notices.

Ttukseom

A good east-side base for water activities, cycling and seasonal family facilities.

Nanji

Choose this for the campground and a quieter, more open riverside setting.

USEFUL ON THE DAY

The things visitors ask about most

Hangang Bus / river transport

Routes, boarding points and operating conditions can change. Check the official route and same-day notice before heading to the pier.

Swimming pools & water play

These are seasonal. Use the official park guide for open locations, hours, ticket rules and weather closures.

Convenience stores & ramen

Convenience stores are common at major parks. Use the seating area provided, sort waste, and do not assume every park has the same facilities.

Delivery pickup zones

Meet delivery riders at a marked pickup point instead of trying to describe a lawn or riverside path. Find the zone on the official map first.

Seoul Bike · Ttareungi

Buy a visitor pass in the official app, check a nearby dock and bicycle availability, then return it at a dock.

Camping & glamping

Nanji Campground is the dependable city-operated option. Reservations, opening days, equipment and permitted cooking areas must be checked before booking.

FIRST VISIT

A simple first-visit plan

  1. 1

    Pick your base

    For a first visit, start with Yeouido, Banpo, Ttukseom or Nanji. Save the map pin before leaving the subway.

  2. 2

    Check today’s conditions

    Open the official park map and check weather, facility notices and transport status on the day.

  3. 3

    Use the park comfortably

    Keep food and delivery pickup to designated areas. Tents, cooking, swimming and cycling rules vary by place and season.

PLAN & BOOK

Activities that may need planning

These are official starting points, not a promise of availability. Open each page for dates, prices, eligibility and reservation terms.

Hangang Park guide

Park-by-park facilities, including convenience stores, bike rental and seasonal leisure facilities.

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CHECK BEFORE YOU GO

Before you go

  • Activities, pools, transport and event programming can change for weather, maintenance or crowd management.
  • Camp only and cook only in designated areas. Follow posted park rules and staff directions.
  • For multilingual tourist help in Seoul, call 1330. In an emergency, call 119 (medical/fire) or 112 (police).

Official sources checked October 2026