Yeouido Hangang Park

Getting to Yeouido Hangang Park is refreshingly straightforward. The park sits in southwest Seoul, easily reachable by subway, bus, or even bike from different parts of the city. While spring and autumn steal the show with cherry blossoms and golden ginkgo leaves, early summer evenings bring lanterns and food trucks. Expect lively weekend crowds, especially during festivals or warm weather, but weekdays are approachable for anyone wanting a quieter experience.

• Best time to visit: Late March to early May for cherry blossoms, or September to October for comfortable weather and autumn colors. Early morning or late afternoon offers cooler temperatures and softer light.
• How to get there: Subway Line 5 to Yeouinaru Station (Exit 2 or 3) puts you steps from the park. Buses serve Yeouido and nearby bridges. Bike rental stations available for two-wheeled visitors.
• Accessibility: Main paths are smooth and wide, with ramps and elevators for wheelchairs or strollers. Rental bikes include family and tandem options, and plenty of benches provide rest stops.
• Average visit duration: 2–4 hours for a relaxed stroll, picnic, or cycling loop. Add time if attending special events or live concerts.

Yeouido Hangang Park splits into spaces for every kind of outing. The riverside walkways wind past open lawns and flower gardens, while hidden reed beds attract migratory birds. Some corners throng with joggers, impromptu dancers, or night-fishing hobbyists. Others, like the Mulbit Square, host food markets and music festivals through the year. The hangang (riverfront) itself invites both people and perspective—watch sunrise from a bench, or join a sunset cruise. Not everything is showy: locals cherish simple spots, like the water playgrounds where kids cool off in July, or the shaded bike lanes running beneath willow canopies.

• Key sights: The ‘Rainbow Fountain’ at Banpo Bridge (especially at night), Mulbit Plaza, and the floating cafe boats docked along the banks.
• Unique experiences: Rent a duck-shaped pedal boat, try a local festival (like the annual cherry blossom celebration), or grill picnic dinners using public barbecue stations.
• Photo-worthy locations: Cherry blossom tunnels near Yeouinaru, sunset views looking west from the Han River edge, and city skyline shots from the Mapo Bridge.
• Cultural/historical facts: Once an island of farmland, Yeouido hosted Korea’s first international airport and now anchors the city’s financial heart. The park’s transformation reflects Seoul’s growth into a riverside metropolis.