Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

6.8Km    2024-11-28

40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0541

Banpo Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140 meters. At night, over 200 lights create a fantastic view of a beautiful rainbow.

In addition, the park is equipped with sports facilities including bubble playground, in-line skating track, soccer field, and basketball court. You may also enjoy the gorgeous view of Hangang River and skyscrapers on the riverside from Gureum and Noeul cafes, lookout places located on the southernmost part of Dongjak Bridge.

Seoraeseom Island which connects from Banpo Hangang River Park is an artificially created island to provide a leisure space for Seoul urbanites. Every spring, the place is flooded with waves of canola flowers and people to enjoy picnic and spring events like ‘Searaeseom Butterfly, Canola Flower Festival’.

Your joyful experience in the park doesn’t end here - there are more things to see and enjoy including a nature experience field, boat quay, bike lane, and picnic spots.

Koibito - Gangnam Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고이비토 강남본점)

Koibito - Gangnam Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고이비토 강남본점)

6.8Km    2024-04-18

310-3, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

-

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

6.8Km    2024-10-30

40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0578

The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Han River. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends out dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music. The fountain boasts spectacular views from the hills, the Hangang River observation deck, and the moon-shaped Moonlight Square. Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates every day from April to October, four to six times a day for 20 minutes. 

Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

6.8Km    2018-02-02

40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Banpo Seoraeseom Island is an artificial island built in the mid-1980s. Located in Banpo-jigu District by the Hangang riverside, the island is connected to Hangang Banpo Park by three bridges. The island features weeping willows along the edges, as well as a migratory bird habitat, flower garden, water ski site, and more.

Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)

Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)

6.8Km    2023-10-19

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2289-4000

Dream Forest, previously known as Odong Neighborhood Park, is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. The park is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, and the northern section is filled with maple trees, making the park especially attractive in spring and fall. The Changnyeongwigung Ritual House (Registered Cultural Heritage) has been restored with traditional landscaping such as a pond, pavilion and waterfall created nearby to double the genuine beauty of a traditional Korean park. Major attractions of the park include Wolyeongji Pond, Grass Square, Wolgwangpokpo Falls, Aewoljeong Pavilion, Chilbokji Falls, Event Garden, Children’s Gallery, Wild Grass Garden, Deer Ranch, Exploring Path, Forest Rest, and a water park. The slanted hillside which served as sledding slopes is now a complex cultural space with Buk-Seoul Art Center that houses a fantastic-looking observatory, performance hall, book café, gallery, restaurant, jumping fountain, and children’s playground.

Mapodaegyo Bridge (마포대교 야경)

Mapodaegyo Bridge (마포대교 야경)

6.8Km    2021-03-26

Mapo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3153-8365

Mapodaegyo Bridge connects Yonggang-dong, Mapo-gu and Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. The bridge is 1,400 meters long and 25 meters wide (6-lane road), and was the fourth bridge to be built over the Hangang River, following the construction of Hannam Bridge. The construction of the bridge first started in February of 1968 and was completed in May of 1970. At the time of its completion the bridge was named Seouldaegyo Bridge, but was later changed to Mapodaegyo Bridge in 1984.

Hotel Samjung (호텔 삼정)

6.8Km    2021-05-11

150, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-557-1221

Hotel Samjung is located in the middle of the busy Gangnam area. The hotel aims to serve as a restful retreat for weary business guests. The guestrooms are designed artfully in different themes by floor. The hotel features a large-scaled banquet hall, a wedding hall, and restaurants as well as other facilities including a sauna, fitness center, business center, and a wedding gallery.

CheongKwanJang - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 논현)

CheongKwanJang - Nonhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 논현)

6.8Km    2024-04-17

1F, #105, 506, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

-

Shinsegae Factory Store - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신세계팩토리 강남)

Shinsegae Factory Store - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신세계팩토리 강남)

6.8Km    2024-04-16

194, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

-

Innisfree - Seoul Express Bus Terminal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 강남고속터미널)

6.8Km    2024-04-18

B1 Store #3, #4, 194, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

-