Seoul & Gyeonggi Drive

Seoul Han River Night Drive

A romantic night drive along the Han River from Yeouido to Banpo Bridge, featuring Seoul's iconic nightscape.

(Please verify the exact route using a map app)

Course Overview

This 25 km urban night drive runs from the 63 Building at Yeouido along the Han River past Mapo Bridge to the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.

City lights reflecting on the Han River and illuminated bridges create a fantastic atmosphere. The Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (Apr-Oct) and the 63 Building nightscape are Seoul icons.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Yeouido to Mapo Bridge (approx. 8 km)

Start with 63 Building views and follow Olympic Expressway to Mapo Bridge.

Section 2: Mapo Bridge to Banpo Bridge (approx. 10 km)

Pass Ichon Park and Nodeul Island to Banpo Bridge.

Section 3: Banpo Bridge to Jamsil (approx. 7 km)

Watch the fountain show and end with Lotte World Tower nightscape.

Driving Tips

  • Banpo Fountain: operates April-October, multiple times daily
  • Use Gangbyeon Expressway if Olympic Expressway is congested
  • Start from Yeouido Hangang Park parking lot
  • Watch speed limits along the riverside at night

Course Info

Distance

--km

Duration

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Seoul & Gyeonggi Seoul

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🏖️ Summer (Jun–Aug)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Yeouido 63 BuildingViewpoint

Seoul landmark and starting point for Han River nightscape

🗺️Directions
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Banpo Moonlight Rainbow FountainViewpoint

World's longest bridge fountain, operating nights April-October

🗺️Directions
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Lotte World TowerViewpoint

Dazzling nightscape of the 555 m supertall tower

🗺️Directions