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Hangang River Luxury Ferry Dinner Buffet Cruise

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Minimum number of passenger to book: 2

✓ Han River Cruise (90 mins) ✓ Dinner Buffet ✓ Firework ( Only Saturday )

Everyday 7:30pm - 9:00pm 1) Mon-Thu: Weekday Price 2) Fri-Sun, Holiday: Weekend Price **Cruise operator reserves the right to cancel operation last minute when the minimum number of passengers is not met.** **Banpo Bridge Fountain Show is operated by Seoul City from April to October. **

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We had a wonderful time the staff was very friendly and the food was outstanding! I would definitely recommend it, definitely 5 stars

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✓  Infants (under 36 months)  may board free of charge (please bring along a  photo ID document , e.g. passport, for the staff to check)

* Dinner Buffet  An international dinner buffet  spread inclusive of western cuisine, Asian cuisine, Korean cuisine, fruit and dessert.  More than 50 kinds of the menu  included the seasonal menu. Please note that the menu is subject to change.  Click for Dinner Buffet Menu (for reference only).  

** On Saturdays , the Dinner Buffet Cruise will operate as Dinner Buffet Cruise with Fireworks. The Seoul Metropolitan Government issues permit to the cruise company to allow the fireworks to go ahead. Sometimes, the government may decide to not allow the fireworks for various reasons. In this case, we will inform you by email and you will have the choice of changing to Dinner Buffet Cruise and we will refund you the difference; or you can choose to receive a full refund for the booking. ***Price for drinks Beer from ￦5,500 Wine   from ￦48,000/bottle (Cork charge 16,500 per bottle)

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Step 1 -  Choose date, number of people, and then complete payment Step 2 -  Check your Email Voucher (Normally, you will receive the Voucher within 2 business days) Step 3 -  Show your Email Voucher on your mobile phone at the ticket office ✓ This discounted price is for  foreigners only ! ✓ Minimum 2 pax  ✓ Book in advance as buffet cruises are very popular among tour groups who tend to book months in advance.

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✓ Please arrive at the boarding location 20 mins before departure time. ✓  By Korean Law,   all passengers are required to present a form of ID   ( passport/ or photocopy of passport)  to board the cruise. In case you could not board the cruise because you forgot to bring your ID, it is strictly not refundable.  ✓ All passengers are required to s ubmit a   boarding report   prior to boarding which crews at the ticket office will instruct you further on.  

To redeem your voucher, you must present   1)  your   voucher   on mobile(or printed)  and    2)  your   passport    

Step 2.   At the ticket office, please follow the guidelines of the staff in order to redeem your voucher & receive paper tickets  - Present your voucher & passport to redeem the ticket - Submit boarding reports   

Step 3.  Board the cruise at designated boarding location ✓  Cruise boarding Dock: Yeouido Dock Terminal 1

Direction Yeouido Dock Address (English): Yeouido Dock Terminal 1, 280, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea  Address (Korean): 영등포구 여의동로 280 이랜드크루즈 터미널 1 

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US$ 54.83 66.14

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서울특별시 영등포구 여의동로 290 (여의도동) 한강유람선 선착장 | 290 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Dock: 10:00-22:00

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Yeouinaru (line 5, exit 3). 5 mins walk towards Han River (Hangang) to reach E-land Cruise Yeouido Dock.

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The popular Han River (also refer as Hangang) Cruise is operated by E-Land Cruise since 1986. It brings visitors cruising between east and west of Seoul at fairly affordable rates from 15,000 won (per adult) day cruise to 89,000 won dinner fireworks cruise.

Cruising on Han River is one of the best ways to enjoy beautiful views of Han River (day, sunset & night) and its many tourist attractions (e.g. Bamseom Islet, Jeoldusan Park, 63 Square, Namsan Seoul Towel, Jamsil Stadium) along the courses.

There are different themed cruises that include live performances, lunch buffet and dinner buffet as well.

The course that cruises East of Han River and passes under Banpo Bridge (also refer as Banpo-daegyo) at night is popular for the spectacular daily 20 mins Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Show (Apr-Oct only) and Saturday's Fireworks Show .

The Story Cruise travelling on the West course is another popular option as it provides many flexible timings for cruise passengers.

To enjoy Han River (Hangang) on land , you can rent a bicycle (near Yeouido Cruise Dock) for a relaxing ride along the cycling path for a different and memorable experience of Han River altogether.

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Seoul han river cruise with n seoul tower visit and dinner.

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• Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 8 business days to 17:00 local time, 7 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
• Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 7 business days to 17:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
• Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 1 business days to 18:30 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
• Any cancellations made after 18:30 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

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• The minimum number of participants for this tour to operate is 2. If you are going to book for 1 person, you need to pay the tour price of 2 people. If there are other participants booked on the day of the tour, you will be contacted by VELTRA via email and refunded the fee of 1 person at a later date.
• Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
• Depending on the traffic in Seoul, the pick-up service may occasionally be delayed.
• In case of inclement weather, the cruise may be cancelled. The cruise will be replaced by a visit to the Aqua Planet 63 instead.
• The tour will also be conducted in Japanese and Chinese.
• Please note that there may be a fireworks event on weekends. In this case, guests will need to pay an extra fee of 10,000 KRW on site.
• The Namsan Tower Observatory is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and the day before a national holiday in Korea. Guests will go on a stroll around the Namsan Tower during these days instead.
• The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
• Drinks are available for purchase.

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Hangang River Ferry Cruise – Lunch and Dinner Buffet Cruise

Hangang River Ferry Lunch and Dinner Buffet Cruise is such  a perfect choice if you want to have a pleasant date on the Han River Ferry Cruise. Whether you are  with family or friends, the lunch and dinner buffet cruise will give you more than expected. Whiles, you dine from the variety menus, prepared by the chef with huge experience the surrounding scenery  will give you an unforgettable experience. Dinner Buffet Cruise also offers you the chance to enjoy the live Jazz Music and enjoy the beautiful Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain show (starts in April).  KoreaTravelEasy makes much easier to book and enjoy  your discount on any of the Buffet cruise of your choice. Don’t miss this chance !!! Book now and enjoy a delectable cruise.

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What to expect at the lunch and buffet cruise.

One of the best possible treats you can give yourself or a loved one is taking them to a lunch or dinner buffet date on the Hangang River Romantic Eland Buffet Ferry Cruise. In 90 minutes, you can enjoy an unlimited serving of delectable meals on the cruise while you bask in the breathtaking scenic views of the Han River. Have a nice time with your family and friends enjoying the open River view and high-end ship buffet.  

Lunch Buffet Cruise Highlights:

• Enjoy a luxurious lunch such as a  beef steak and a  seasonal semi-buffet 20 menu.
• Romantic dates
• Seoul Landmark scenery views
• Comfortable seating and atmosphere

 Dinner Buffet Cruise Highlights:

• Sumptuous foods from different continental cuisines will be served with great professionalism
• Live Musical performances will make your day memorable 
• Romantic nights with your loved ones
• Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain show (No show during WINTER: Nov~Mar)
• Night Scenery view of Seoul Landmarks along the River

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• Adult (13 years~) Youth (7~12 years) Child (3~6 years) -  You must bring ID (passport) to  verify age  
• Infant (0~36 months) is Free and there is NO seat preparation 
• If you want window seats, please reserve window seat beforehand. 
• Tickets are available for only non-Koreans. To verify your foreign nationality, you will need an ID or passport.
•  Pets are not allowed to enter.
• Yeouido Eland cruise  (290 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul) 

• All participants must presents with passport (or valid photo iD) before boarding  
• Infant is free of charge but there is NO seat preparation and need to show the passport to verify age 
• Please be at the Terminal at least 30 minutes before the Cruise starts . The cruise will depart on the time and they will NOT wait for the late people, and you will not be entitled to any form of refunds if you are late and misses the cruise.
• You may choose your set date and time based on its availability. Cruise may, however, be canceled depending on  the weather conditions or other circumstances. In this case participants will receive a full refund.
• Please note that  pets are not allowed to enter.
• Parking fee is free  (Yeouido Han river park 1 parking lot) and write down the declaration boarding form as you ticketing
• Halal food is NOT prepared but some dishes (seafood and vegetarian dishes are available)   
• In the case of the window seat, up to 8 seats can sit together  
• 100% refund: Cancellation on or before 4 business days  (by 5 PM KST) before the selected date. For e.g.: if your tickets are on Monday, you must contact us previous Tuesday by  5 PM KST.
• 70% Refund: Cancellation on 3 business days (by 5 PM KST) before the selected date.
• 50% Refund:   Cancellation on 2 business days (by 5 PM KST) before the selected date.
• No refund: Cancellation on the reserved date / No-show : No Refund Vouchers that are not redeemed are treated as a cancellation and are non-refundable.

reviews 18 Hangang River Ferry Cruise – Lunch and Dinner Buffet Cruise

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Hi*** P***      2023-12-14

KI*** M***      2020-07-01

Nice and good time

KoreaTravelEasy     2020-07-02

Thank you very much for your great review! Hope to see you again in the near future!

Pa*** Q***   Singapore  2019-12-17

It was a nice relaxing cruise. Food was mediocre

KoreaTravelEasy     2019-12-18

Thank you for your feedback! We will let know the food company about your complain. Thank you for booking with KoreaTravelEasy

Gr*** S***   South Africa  2019-11-26

Nice and plentiful food. Wine very expensive and not very good selection. Nice band

KoreaTravelEasy     2019-11-27

Thank you very much for your comment! have a nice day~

Ri*** H***      2019-05-01

English translation from the cruise guide was nice. Some items in the buffet were frozen. Overall great experience and was lucky to go on a sunny day.

KoreaTravelEasy     2019-05-03

We appreciated very much for taking the time to evaluate your stay with us and to send your score. We are very glad to hear that you had a great experience.

Ma*** L***      2019-02-10

The cruise itself was good, including the food. Getting off the train to the dock was a challenge, it was dark, with few lights and there were no clear signs as to where to get the tickets.

Ma*** L***      2019-01-08

KoreaTravelEasy     2019-01-08

Thank you for the candid feedback on your experience with our service. Feedback like you have provided is one of the only ways we can improve. We’re considering how to show the easiest way to get to dock. Thank you again!

ri*** p***      2018-12-31

Asean minded. Unfriendly for solo traveller.

KoreaTravelEasy     2019-01-02

Thank you for your feedback and We’re sorry to hear you were not satisfied the service. We checked with our partner what was happened and they said you asked the window seat but it was not possible. If you requested it when you made booking, we could have checked it in advance. Window seats requires prior booking with additional charge. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope you understand our situation.

Jo*** C***      2018-11-19

KoreaTravelEasy     2018-11-20

Thank you for the kind words! We’d love to continue providing great service to our customers.

Wi*** C***   Singapore  2018-10-25

Good experience having dinner on Cruise with my family! Food was good, view was great as we goes around Hangang river, there were musics and duration was just nice. The staff are friendly and offer to help us take photos even though we didn’t request. Overall it was a very good experience and my parents love it! Missing out some fireworks to make it 10/10!

KoreaTravelEasy     2018-10-26

Thank you for your great words, Winnie! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoy the dinner with beautiful view. I also love the night view of Seoul. We hope to see you again soon!

This product is over for this season, please look forward to next year!

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Dinner Cruise at Han River

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• English Tour Guide
• Admission Fee (Cruise with Buffet)
• Personal Expenses
• President Hotel, 16 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea 1st floor lobby of President Hotel
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour is required to book at least 1 Week before the tour date.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
• You'll start at President Hotel 16 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea 1st floor lobby of President Hotel See address & details
• 1 Yeouido Hangang Park Stop: 60 minutes Han River Cruise with Buffet Read more
• You'll return to the starting point

• Sung L 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The visit of Seoul Korea 2024. SP Hong did a fantastic job explaining to us about the North and South Korea conflict. He was well organized and knowledgeable tour guide. Read more Written 3 May 2024
• Wanderer794850 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 10/10 DMZ Tour Our DMZ was a great experience and helped us in better understanding of Korean conflict. SP was a great tour guide with a fantastic sense of humor and good stories. Q&A session with Korean defector was unique experience. Thank you once again for a great day. Read more Written 3 May 2024
• rhiannonthomas276 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Very informative! Really enjoyed the tour with S.P! He has a lot of knowledge and experience about both North and South Korea. He is extremely friendly and knows the tour areas well. SP is punctual and cares a lot about everyone’s comfort. The only thing I’d suggest is having a designated time/ place for lunch😊 Read more Written 2 May 2024
• eyshas2024 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles meaningful experience It was such an unforgettable and meaningful experience for me. i couldn’t stop thinking about the hardships the defectors must’ve endured just to live a better life. :( the tour guide SP was so helpful, knowledgeable and humorous!! i feel glad i went to this trip solo because it was such a healing experience for me while unwinding from studies and enjoying nature of Korea’s countryside. i’d love to repeat this trip again and bring my friends along next time. thank you SP! ❤️ Read more Written 2 May 2024
• malelon 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour with a super presenter! The DMZ tour with SP was very interactive, informative, and unique. Hearing about the history of South and North Korea, first hand experience from a North Korean defector and SP’s humour made for an overall great experience. Highly recommend! Read more Written 2 May 2024
• L1260ARkrystals 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Tour Great Host SP was a fantastic tour guide. Very accommodating and was very informative with all aspects of the tour and what to expect. Ms Cho was a great addition, answering all questions about her life before and current. There was plenty of time for group photos and for us to take individual pictures too. If I come back I would take this tour again Read more Written 2 May 2024
• Z6788WGcynthiaa 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing, would recommend! Really enjoyed the tour. SP was professional and brought historical facts with humour which kept me interested throughout. Would have liked some more time in certain places but overall great tour with many highlights. Read more Written 2 May 2024
• nickoV8730RI 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles DMZ tour with SP It was informative,manage the areawewanted to see and organised.! presentation was excellent and defector speach gave us good knowledge of what's happening in North Korea. Read more Written 2 May 2024
• 511daanl 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Gret experience We visited the 3rd infiltration tunnel and the Dora observatory Han was a good guide who explained everything perfectly. This trip to the DMZ was a great experience. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• Meander49592824745 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent tour… with a small catch Superb tour of the DMZ area. Note that this does not include the JSA. No tour includes that since the July 2023 incident, but don’t let that deter you! The tour is still very much worth it. The North Korea girl was excellent too and more open about her experience than I was anticipating. She is a real success story. The interview with her was just over a hour. Her stories were deeply fascinating. I wouldn’t recommend a tour without someone like that or without our tour guide SP. He is tied for the best guide we’ve ever had in our 5 year journey between 20 countries. However… the reason why this isn’t a 5 star review… We were invited to review the tour here on the drive back into Seoul. Only after doing so was it announced that we would be making a stop at a seemingly random jewelry shop. I actually had to delete this review and repost it with this added detail. It left a bad taste in my mouth at the end. SP is great and it’s sad that he resorted to this. This is 3rd and 2nd world tour guide behavior. Not something I was expecting from someone so talented in South Korea. So long as you are mentally prepared for that stop, you should have a blast. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• Q5414VZ_ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unique experience Great tour! I enjoyed every second of it. Especially the interview to the defector was the unique experience that you cannot have if you would not have joined this tour. Guide was vey knowledgeable and I learned a lot of Korean history. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• aaqueelano 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great time at the DMZ! Han was very engaging and informative. Gave us great insights into the north and South Korean divide. Timing was just right too - not too draggy and yet enough time to browse and look around. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• HarryV128 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Dmz tour with the best Fantastic DMZ tour! Han Solo is the best guide ! Very informative and kind! Very good experience all together because we learned a lot Read more Written 1 May 2024
• Wander19876737765 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent trip I learned a lot from SP Hong and Miss Park. It was really very meaningful to me. I hope to visit there again someday when JSA opens again. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• 297hiroshik 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good experience inDMZ Thank you for kind attention. It was great experience for us. I have met actually escape person from North Korea in first time. We have imagined her story. Read more Written 1 May 2024

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Korea’s main river, runs from Gangwon-do towards Gyeonggi-do. Cutting through the middle of Seoul all the way to the Yellow Sea. The ancient river has witnessed the history of Korea for over more than 5 thousand years. Now the Han river offers nice outdoor activities like a Hangang river cruise, outdoor swimming pools, beautiful parks for the citizens of Seoul and foreign tourists. Read on to find out all the details about ‘ Ways to enjoy the Han River Korea ‘!

About The Hangang River

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The Han river and the land beyond played a vital role in Korean history as more than 2000 years back, the 3 kingdoms were fighting to take control of this area as the river played a vital part in doing trade with China. Now the river is a voted as the 2nd most scenic spot of Seoul, following Namsan Mountain as being the best tourist spot. The lowest parts of the river in Seoul are lined with walkways, cycling lanes, public parks, restaurants, sport courts and swimming pools.

Hangang River Cruise Tours

On of the best ways to enjoy the Han River and admire the Seoul skyline is by boarding one of the Hangang river cruises. There are multiple companies running Han river cruise tours, but the most known one is the Eland Cruise leaving from Yeouido Park.

Eland offers 4 different types of Hangang cruise tours, namely the Story Cruise, Moonlight Cruise, Music Cruise and the Fireworks Cruise. During the summer months the cruise runs 6 times a day, once at 12 AM and then 5 times after 7 PM. Sites you can see from the Han river tours are the 63 City Building, N Seoul Tower, the Floating Island and the stunning Banpo rainbow bridge. All ferries have an outdoor deck and indoor sitting area filled with chairs.

Tickets have to be bought online in advance. This cruise is extremely popular and tickets sell out fairly quickly, especially in peak season. Make sure to book at least 2 weeks in advance. Han river cruise price start at 14 000 krw. Find more info here. Another option is to take a (private) yacht tour of the river. Starting price for the yacht tour is 20 000 krw. More info here.

** I have been on all 4 Hangang cruises and prefer the story cruise during day time and the fireworks cruise at night time in Seoul . From the boat you can see the fireworks and the rainbow bridge at the same time, which is really amazing. **

Additionally you can opt for an Eland Hangang cruise + Ashley Marine Buffet or a dinner (fireworks) cruise. These Han river cruise tours include a wonderful buffet. For the first option, the buffet is served after the cruise on a different boat. The latter cruise has a buffet served during the cruise. Food includes ribs, salad, seafood, chicken and much more. More info here.

Other Things To Do Along The Han River

There is more to do at the river than going on a Hangang river cruise. Along the river there are multiple parks, swimming pools, cycling lanes and much more. Listed below are the most popular things to do at the Han River.

You can find more than 12 Hangang River parks, all the way from the Jamsil area to Mapo-Gu. It is one of the most popular FREE outdoor activities all year around. These parks offer green spaces which can be enjoyed by playing children, couples going on a summer stroll or just for working out!

1.1 Yeouido Park

The most popular park along the river is definitely Yeouido park, this vast park is a go to place during spring in Seoul ! The park is divided into 4 main sections, namely the Traditional Korean Forest, Grass Square, Culture Square, and Nature’s Ecosystem Forest. Many festivals and events are held on the culture square. This is also the area where the Han river tours are leaving from.

If you visit the park during the warmer months, you’ll see many Koreans with a small tent which protects them against the sun. These tents can be rented at Yeouido Park. Find more info here.

1.2 Jamsil Park

The Jamsil Hangang Park lies next to Jamsil Sports Complex, Lotte World, and Olympic Park. It is a great place to enjoy the beautiful Han river, but is also a place of learning about nature at the Jamsil Water Reserve.

You can find 4 walking trails along the river:

• 1st trail : Jamsil Stadium, Gwangnaru Hangang Park and Amsa Ecological Park
• 2nd trail : Seoul Forest, Ttukseom Hangang Park and Gwangjin Bridge
• 3rd Trail : Seorae Island in Banpo Hangang Park and Ichon Han River Park
• 4th Trail : Mangwon Hangang Park, Seongsan Bridge and Mapo Bridge

For more information about each trail, check out Seoul’s official website .

These parks are also perfect for cycling ! You’ll be able to find well maintained cycling routes all along the river. If you don’t have your own bicycle you can rent on from one of the many cycling rental shops along the river (most of them located close to the subways stations). If you have a Discover Seoul Pass , you can rent a bike for free and use it for up to 24 hours.

There are two types of rental services:

PAID Where : below you can find a list of cycling rental shops (this is just a short list of the most popular locations). Jamsil Sports Complex Station (Line 2, Exits 6,7), Walk 750 meters Yeouinaru Station (Lines 5,9, Exits 2,3) Ttukseom Resort Station (Line 7, Exits 2,3), Walk 20 meters Ichon Station (Lines 4, Jungang, Exit 4), Walk 500 meters When  : 9 am ~ 8 pm (opening times may vary depending on the shop) Cost  : Full day single bike 15,000 won or per hour 3,000 won; Tandems are 6,000 won/hour.

FREE Where  : find the different locations here . When  : opening times depends on different rental shops How Much  : Free, depending on the shop available for a couple of hours or a full day.

The river parks are the perfect location for night markets; with the beautiful Hangang nightscape on the background. The  Bamdokkaebi Night Markets can be found in 6 different locations in Seoul with two of them along the river, namely Yeouido and Banpo. The markets run from March till October on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6 pm ~ 11 pm.

4.1 Yeouido World Night Market

The evening market in Yeouido is an international night market with sellers from all over the world selling exotic world food, hand made objects alongside exciting performances from local and international artists. This market is located next to the Hangang River Cruise terminal, so perfect to combine these two activities.

4.2 Banpo Romantic Moonlight Market

This is literally a market lit by the moon; with artist flea markets, local art programs, food stalls; perfect for a romantic evening along the Han river.

For directions to each park, check out this Han River Map .

Swimming pools offer the perfect escape from the summer heat! Seoul metropolitan City has built more than 6 pools spread out along the Hangang river both on the north and south sides.

Each pool has different features, some included slides and water activities while others are just a normal plain pool. The pools open each year during July and August only. All pools are perfectly maintained and daily water quality tests are done to ensure a safe swimming environment.

The pools are open daily from 9am till 10pm during July and August. Entrance price is 5,000 won (adults), 3,000 won (children). Note, these pools can get super overcrowded. More info here .

What about having a little fun and workout on the river? When in Korea it’s a must to try the ‘Swan Boats’. Literally boats in a swan shape. There are dedicated areas where you can rent a duck boat per hour, perfect for 2-4 people. If you don’t want to peddle yourself, you can hire a motorized swan boat, which is also a bit more expensive.

The swan-boat-paddling area is in Yeouido, on the right of the Eland Hangang river ferry cruise terminal. Price for 60 minutes (per boat) is 15,000 won, 20,000 won for the motorized boat.

At the Ttukseom Han River Park is the kayaking and paddle board club. At the club you can rent the equipment and get brief explanation from an instructor. These activities are especially great during summer as the water will help you cool down from the humid Korean summer weather. This activity has to be booked in advance online. Find more info here.

Each year in July the Summer Water Gun Festival takes place at the Some Sevit Floating Island near Banpo Bridge. During the first 2 hours of the party, there will be an open bar with unlimited beers and cocktails. Amazing DJ’s and artists will be playing and after 6 pm, the foam party will kick off. Find more info here.

There are multiple ways of getting to the Han river as it is running through the middle of Seoul. Your route will depend on the part of the river you are planning on going to. Here are just a few subway stations located within walking distance of the river.

• Ttukseom Resort station: Exit #2 or 3 of  (Seoul Subway Line 7).
• Cheonho station: Exit #1 (Seoul Subway Line 5 & 8), walk about 20 min.
• Yeouinaru station: Exit #2 or 3 (Seoul Subway Line 5).
• Dangsan station: From exit #4 (Seoul Subway Line 2), walk about 10 min.

The best time of day to go on a Han River cruise largely depends on your preferences. If you prefer a serene and romantic atmosphere, a sunset cruise is recommended. However, if you prefer a more lively and festive atmosphere, a nighttime cruise with live music and colorful city lights is recommended.

A Han River cruise typically lasts for about an hour or two. However, the duration may vary depending on the type of cruise you choose, as well as the time of day and season.

Yes, there are a few safety precautions to keep in mind before going on a Han River cruise. It is recommended that you wear comfortable and non-slip shoes, as the decks of the boats can be slippery. Additionally, be sure to bring a light jacket or sweater as it can get chilly on the river. Finally, be sure to follow the safety guidelines provided by the cruise operator, such as staying seated while the boat is moving and keeping your belongings secure.

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Thanks for sharing this guide. this is really very nice post i glad to read this info. In Korean history, Han river played a central role. The rise and fall of the nation depended on taking the Han river.

Great post! This is very helpful for those who want to visit this place. Really want to experience Han River Cruise.

Can we buy Hangang River Story cruise ticket on the spot? I have just known that it should be bought in advance, however we have to leave Korea tomorrow. So sad if I can’t try this experience.

Yes you could also buy the tickets on site but during the busy periods they can be sold out. So if you want to be sure then buying them online is the best option.

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