Han River Night Lights
A French quarter, floating islands and a rainbow bridge
≈2.2 km · ≈30 min walking · Easy · Seocho-gu · Start: Express Bus Terminal station · End: Express Bus Terminal station
Dinner in Seorae Village, then walk down to Banpo Hangang Park for the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain and the lit-up Floating Islands on the river.
Stops
- Seorae Village (서래마을)
Seoul's French quarter, around the French school, with bakeries, bistros and Montmartre Park on the hill. - Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)
Jets along both sides of Banpo Bridge, listed as the world's longest bridge fountain in 2008. Shows of about 20 minutes run several times each evening in season. - Some Sevit (세빛섬)
Three floating buildings on the river (opened 2014) with restaurants and terraces, lit in changing colours after dark.
Best time: An evening from April to October, timed for a fountain show.
Tips
- Fountain times change by season and are cancelled in rain; check before you go.
- The underpass from Banpo-daero leads into Banpo Hangang Park.
Access
Level riverside paths in Banpo Hangang Park and bridges to the Some Sevit islands. Seorae Village has gentle slopes.