Banpo Hangang Park
Banpo Hangang Park: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 96); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 2; weekday average 65, weekend average 82; the quietest day of the week is Monday; parking: 669 spaces.
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.
- Type
- City park
- Area
- Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Address
- 40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 162 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:55 · sunset 17:36
- Phone
- +82-2-591-5943
- Popularity
- Popular
Banpo Hangang Park: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2875 | 2977 | 3093 | 3196 | |||
| 11/184 | 251 | 358 | 461 | 568 | 680 | 786 |
| 881 | 958 | 1055 | 1161 | 1266 | 1378 | 1480 |
| 1568 | 1654 | 1753 | 1858 | 1965 | 2065 | 2185 |
| 2272 | 2360 | 2459 | 2561 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 15 68 · Sun, Nov 22 72 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 2 51 · Mon, Nov 16 54 · Tue, Nov 17 53 |
| Busiest days | Fri, Oct 30 93 · Sat, Oct 31 96 · Sat, Nov 7 86 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 65 · weekends 82 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 56 · Tue 56 · Wed 63 · Thu 69 · Fri 79 · Sat 87 · Sun 76 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Cheongbaekriui Jip, Oneureul Bichuda 청백리의 집, 오늘을 비추다 On now Sat, Sep 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 13 km
- Yangjaecheoneul Pumeun Yangjaedoseogwan 「mulgil Ttara Geurimchaek Yeohaeng」 양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Nov 8 · 5 km
- 《sojangpum, Sidaeui Jangmyeondeul》 《소장품, 시대의 장면들》 On now Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Dec 6 · 8 km
- Sium Sium Morning On now Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 29 · 12 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Banpo Hangang Park?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Banpo Hangang Park?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Banpo Hangang Park least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 56) and Saturday the busiest (average 87). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 2.
- What time should I visit Banpo Hangang Park to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Banpo Hangang Park be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 96; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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