The weather these days is chilly enough to go outside especially to Hangang river(Han river in Seoul). There are many festivals and shows alongside of the river. Here are some small group of shows and activities that you can participate. Click here to see 3 must visit hangang parks!
As fall deepens, the fall version of the Hangang River Festival will be held in the Hangang Park area from October 11th to 20th. The theme is ‘Healthy Han River Walk’. Programs that can take care of both body and mind health, including dance music, rope jumping, jumping fitness, are scheduled.
As a part of ‘Body Health Week’, there is a challenge ‘Today’s exercise is completed at the Han River (Owoonhan) ’ programs. It will be an opportunity to check my health and discover athletic abilities!
There is a water yoga program involves floating a paddleboard on the Han River. It is expected to provide the best therapeutic time through yoga practice that requires concentration. Paddleboard Yoga (Ttukseom Hangang Park Seoul, the Windsurfing Site, 13th).
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The Hangang Festival’s popular program ‘Hangang DJ Party’ will also be held. You can listen to Korean music from the 1990s and 2000s. You can enjoy a trip down memory lane while listening to famous songs from that era with other Korean participants. (13th, Jamsil Hangang Park water park)
Sunset Autumn Concert (19th~20th, Yeouido Hangang Park Waterlight Stage)
The 34-member Klats Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s ‘Swan Lake (19th)’ and ‘Sleeping Beauty (20th)’ and a ballet performance. Anyone can watch for free without prior reservation, and MBC announcer Kim Jeong-hyeon will serve as an MC.
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There is a unique competition will be held to discover the hidden power of hyper-focus within you. It is a competition that overcoming distracting obstacles and performing activities (brain/body). With the concept of ‘Busy Multi-tasker Seoul’s Day’, which symbolizes the complex daily life of modern times, there will be 3 winners. Souvenirs will be given to all participants. To register please visit here: Booking Super_distracting_competition
(Competition : 19th, Ttukseom Hangang Park waterside stage/ prior booking until 18th)
In addition, the ‘Seoul Africa Festival’, where you can experience the various charms of Africa during the event. The ‘Sevit Island Yacht & Kayak Festival’, where you can experience water leisure activities at a discounted price throughout the festival period. ‘Han River Korean Wave Fireworks Cruise’ will also be held.
[Hangang River cafe cruise information]
- Theme : Taking a rest
- Content of the event: Take an hour tour with cup of coffee and cookie on cruise
- Location : Yeouido
- Event Date : Oct. 15.(Tue) ~ Oct. 18.(Fri) 2024
- Operating hour : 14:00 – 15:00
- Bring your ID cards or foreign card with you
- Reservation : www.maketicket.co.kr
- Instagram: @eland_cruise
The cruise operates even in rainy weather. However, if heavy rain, bad weather, typhoon, or flooding is expected, it will be canceled after notice by 17:00 the previous day.
‘2024 Hangang River Light Performance (Drone Light Show)’, Seoul’s representative nighttime tourism content, will return more colorful and more beautiful in the fall.
1,000 drones are expected to brighten the night sky over the Han River, providing enjoyable memories and attractions to citizens and domestic and foreign tourists visiting Seoul.
For more information about the 2024 Hangang River Festival please check the festival’s official website, Facebook, and Instagram, or call 120 Dasan Call.
For your information, various festivals and events will be held in the Hangang Park area in October, so some parks in Yeouido, Banpo, and Ttukseom are expected to be very crowded. Using public transportation when visiting Hangang River festival is highly recommended!
