The Han River is the best-value leisure spot in central Seoul, letting you enjoy cycling, river cruises, kayaking and SUP, urban surfing, and picnics in a single day. Even first-timers can follow along once they know the options by type.
Cycling: the easiest start
About 80 km of well-maintained bike paths line the river, and each of the 11 Hangang Park districts has a rental shop, so you can show up empty-handed. Rentals run about 3,000 to 10,000 won.
- Yeouido to Banpo, ~12 km: night views and the rainbow fountain
- Ttukseom to Jamsil to Jamwon, ~15 km: a straight run facing Lotte World Tower
- Nanji to Haengju, ~18 km: fewer crowds and autumn reeds
Cruises, kayaking, surfing
River cruises depart from Yeouido, Jamsil, and Nanji for about 70 minutes at 16,000 to 30,000 won, great for sunset and night views. Kayak and SUP run 30,000 to 60,000 won after a short lesson, and urban wave surfing is 40,000 to 80,000 won.
It gets crowded on weekends, so enjoy the scenery rather than speed and mind your safety.
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