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Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

14.8Km    2025-10-23

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.

D. Festa: Daehakro Street Performance Festival (대학로 거리공연축제)

D. Festa: Daehakro Street Performance Festival (대학로 거리공연축제)

14.8Km    2025-06-16

1, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-741-4188

Started in 2015, Daehakro Street Performance Festival provides various performances including plays, dances, mimes and more. The festival aims to provide hope and changes in daily life through diverse performances.

Cheonhamu-Bbong(천하무뽕)

14.8Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 112 (동숭동)

Zoltan Show(졸탄쇼)

14.8Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 116 (동숭동)
1661-3124

The Accidental Murderer(우연한 살인자)

14.8Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 120 (동숭동)

Aritaum - Isu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 이수)

Aritaum - Isu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 이수)

14.8Km    2024-04-22

1F, 25, Dongjak-daero 29-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hyehwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 혜화역점)

14.8Km    2024-06-27

1F, 122, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)

Marronnier Park (마로니에공원)

14.8Km    2021-07-14

104, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4158

Marronnier Park was given its name due to the marronnier trees, or horse chestnut trees, growing within the area. The location where Seoul National University's College of Liberal Arts & Science and School of Law once stood, it is now a park dedicated to culture and arts open to the public. In addition to a variety of outdoor performances that take place throughout the area, exhibitions and cultural centers create a romantic atmosphere unique to the park.

Agurang Kkotgerang (아구랑꽃게랑)

Agurang Kkotgerang (아구랑꽃게랑)

14.8Km    2024-03-08

35-7, Dongho-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2263-5554

This is a seafood restaurant specializing in Ganjanggejang (Soy sauce marinated crab). The crab is plump and seasoned to perfection, making it an excellent accompaniment to steamed rice. The restaurant’s Gulgukbap (Oyster and rice soup), a winter favorite, is enhanced with seaweed fulvescens, which is rich in vitamins and iron, making it beneficial for those suffering from anemia. Side dishes include Cheongpomukmuchim (Mung bean jelly salad), Kimchi, and Kongnamulmuchim (Bean sprout salad). Another popular item on the menu is the spicy Agutang (Monkfish soup), filled with springy monkfish. 

INCONVENIENT CONVENIENCE STORE(불편한 편의점)

INCONVENIENT CONVENIENCE STORE(불편한 편의점)

14.8Km    2025-09-15

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 132 (동숭동)