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Some Sevit (Banpo Hangang Park)
세빛섬 (반포한강공원)
Park · Seocho-gu
Three artificial islands floating on the Han River. A night-view favourite, with island lighting set off by the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.
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Nearby in Seocho-gu
Banpo Hangang Park Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
FreePark · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9)
The world's longest bridge fountain, listed in Guinness. Free summer-night fountain shows and breezy riverside picnics are the big draw.
Banpo Hangang Park Badminton Courts
₩2,000Sports facility · Sinbanpo Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu. 8 courts.
Banpo Hangang Park Upstream Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Jamwon Stn. (Line 3)
Free outdoor basketball court inside Banpo Hangang Park. There are two courts, No. 1 and No. 2, open 06:00–20:00. Best to avoid slots booked by teams.
Banpo Sports Complex Badminton Courts
₩1,000Sports facility · Sinbanpo Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu. 5 courts.
Seocho Community Sports Center
₩3,300Sports facility · Gubanpo Stn. (Line 9)
Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu. Six-lane 25m adult pool and a three-lane toddler pool. Open swim is 3,300 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Jamwon Library
FreeLibrary · Jamwon Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Seocho-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
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Seoul Forest
FreeSeongdong-gu · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A large ecological park in the middle of the city. Lots of mature trees, shade and benches, with drinking fountains and toilets throughout, so summer walks are comfortable.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park
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Seoullo 7017
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Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.
Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
An ecological park on an island in the Han, built from a former water treatment plant. Ivy-covered structures and green gardens, reached by the Rainbow Bridge, with many shaded paths.