Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

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hangang.seoul.go.kr

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.

– Address : 40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
(April-June, September-October) 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00
(July-August) 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30
※Operates 20 minutes each time. Open 24/7

– Information and Guides
+82-2-591-5943

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

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hangang.seoul.go.kr (Korean only)

The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Hangang 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.

⊙ Some Sevit (세빛섬)

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www.somesevit.com

Some Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of “flowers of the Hangang River” and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, ‘Some Gavit’ symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility that can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions, and more. The second island, ‘Some Chavit’ looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods, and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, ‘Some Solvit’ takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of “a gleaming light in the mist.”

⊙ Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

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http://www.gbboat.com/

Golden Blue Marina, located on Some Sevit, is a cultural destination on the water, offering a unique way to enjoy views of Seoul along the Hangang River. This popular spot for parties and proposals helps you cruise through the city on a luxury yacht, creating a private retreat. In the evening, you can see the N Seoul Tower and the Rainbow Fountain illuminated by 200 lights, making it feel like you’re floating through the Milky Way.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – variety show “Entertainment Weekly”
This is where the members of TWICE enjoyed a fall sports day at Banpo Hangang Park during their appearance on “Entertainment Weekly.” The losing team rode a pedal boat, while the winners celebrated with a yacht ride, creating fun and memorable moments.

⊙ Simsan Cultural Center (심산기념문화센터)

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seochocf.or.kr

The Simsan Cultural Center was established to commemorate the Confucianism and patriotic spirit of Simsan Kim Chang-Suk. It also offers educational and training programs to the local community for developing life skills while adding to the overall quality of life.

⊙ Central City (센트럴시티)

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ecentralcity.com

Connected to the Express Bus Terminal Station, Central City is a large lifestyle cultural complex. With in the City are a department store, movie theater, bus terminal, hotel, and shopping malls. Especially, Familie Station & Garden is home to beauty salons, restaurants and coffe shops that are famous and unique. One can also explore attractions such as the Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall and Banpo Wholesale Flower Market, enriching the experience of the area.

⊙ Hyundai Yacht Seoul Branch (현대요트 서울지점)

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Hyundai Yacht Seoul Branch is where visitors can enjoy water sports such as yachting, dinghy yachts (small sail yachts for one to three people without engines and cabins), and kayaking on the Hangang River. It is located in “The River” in Banpo Hangang Park. Luxury yachts, named Black Cat and Blue Jin, are popular with families, while those who enjoy thrilling activities prefer dinghy yachts and kayaks. Visitors can enjoy an incredible sunset on the water as the Hangang River and Seoul’s cityscape create an amazing view.

⊙ MS Eye Clinic (엠에스안과의원)

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MS Eye Clinic has attracted international patients by establishing MOUs with several countries. The clinic has nine branches across Korea, with potential for further development.
The clinic offers improved K-medical services through non-discriminatory treatments and prices for both domestic and overseas patients. It takes pride in its medical expertise and technological power with its university and general hospital partners, which have MOUs with the clinic and refer patients who require surgery to the clinic.
To provide better medical services, the clinic has examination and surgical equipment and surgical staff members of university hospital-level or higher. One of the merits of the clinic is that it provides general outpatient care in addition to treatments for presbyopia/cataract surgery, Silk SMILE LASIK, Dream Lenses, dry eye syndrome, retinal diseases, and oculoplastic surgery.

⊙ Seorae Village (서래마을)

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Seorae Village is located in between Banpo 4-dong and Bangbaebon-dong in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seorae Village took its form as a French neighborhood when French residents moved to the area after Ecole Francaise de Seoul, a school for French residents in Korea, was established here in 1985. According to 2008 census, about half of the total 1,000 French citizens residing in Korea were registered to be living in Seorae Village. The area naturally took shape as a global neighborhood as many international residents settled at Seorae Village much thanks to the strong presence of French residents. In addition to its convenient location near the central district area as well as Gangnam area and Hangang River Park, Seorae Village serves as a pleasant environment space for all.

Many shops and restaurants in Seorae Village are small in size and rather charming, resembling those in Europe. A bakery that makes traditional French baguettes using ingredients directly imported from France can be found here. In recent years, Seorae Village has undergone several changes, gaining much attention as one of the most modern and fanciest regions found in Seoul.

⊙ The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (가톨릭대학교 서울성모병원)

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Equipped with world-class medical staff and state-of-the art medical equipment, the Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital is a representative hospital of the Catholic University of Korea, Catholic Medical Center, the largest medical network in Korea. The hospital is part of the largest single-building hospital in Korea, with 22 above-ground floors, six underground floors, and 1,374 beds.
The hospital consists of 48 departments and 26 specialized centers. It was certified by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for five consecutive years until 2022 and has maintained a world-class and safe medical environment.
The hospital’s safe and competent medical services have earned the hospital high credibility among both Korean and international patients. Over 30,000 international patients from approximately 100 countries visit the hospital every year.
Its international healthcare center provides multilingual interpretation services (e.g., English, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, and French), a prayer room for Muslims, and customized meals such as halal and Russian-friendly meals to meet international patients’ needs, all in an effort to provide patients with safe and convenient treatments.

⊙ Hanshin Medipia Health Care ((사) 정해복지부설 한신메디피아의원)

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Hanshin Medipia Health Care was established in the 1980s and boasts over 40 years of experience and tradition in health screening. With its extensive experience and expertise, we promise you to become a trusted healthcare partner.

-More specialized and segmented with 3 Zones and 7 Centers.
3 Zones: Premium Zone, Comprehensive Health Checkup Zone, and General Health Checkup Zone, capable of examining approximately 1,000 persons per day.
7 Centers: Ultrasound Center, Radiology Center, Diagnostic Medicine Center, Endoscopy Center, Women’s Health Checkup Center, Cancer Diagnostics Imaging Center, and CRM/IT/AI Center

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)