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Uidong Valley, Seoul: A Mountain Stream Below Bukhansan

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Uidong Valley (우이동계곡) is a signature valley of Gangbuk, lying between Dobongsan and Bukhansan in northern Seoul. A clear stream flows down from Bukhansan through Ui-dong, with walking paths along the water. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Ui Gugok: The Nine Bends The stream's nine bends are called Ui Gugok . The name was given by the scholar Hong Yang-ho (pen name Igye), who lived here from 1762. He loved the valley so much that he named nine spots along it and wrote Uidong Gugokgi , a record of the nine bends. It remains Seoul's only work of gugok literature. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) Things to See and Do Walks along the stream: Stairs and walking paths run along the valley. Summer by the water: Shady paths and water play make the valley a cool escape from the summer heat. Food by the stream: Restaurants sit along the stream. Chicken porridge (dakjuk) is considered a summer delicacy. Temples up the valley: About 20 min...
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Ttukseom Hangang Park, Seoul: Riverside Fun and the Jabeolle

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Ttukseom Hangang Park (뚝섬한강공원) is a riverside park on the Han River in Gwangjin-gu. It was a popular riverside resort area even before it became a Hangang park, and today it has something to see and do in every season.

Han River view from Ttukseom Hangang Park

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

About Ttukseom Hangang Park

The park has a waterside plaza, a rose garden, a nature learning area and children's playgrounds. In spring and autumn there are seasonal flower displays, and in summer the river is busy with windsurfing, water skiing and motorboats. In winter, a sled slope opens.

The Jabeolle, a tube-shaped building at Ttukseom Hangang Park

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Things to See and Do

  • Jabeolle (the "inchworm"): A slender, tube-shaped building, 243 m long, that looks like an inchworm. It is an exhibition space dedicated to the Han River, and its passage connects directly to Ttukseom Resort Station. Works by media artists are shown in the passage.
  • Water activities: A windsurfing area and boats such as duck boats and motorboats.
  • Hangang Swimming Pool: Open in summer. In winter, a sled slope opens inside the pool area.
  • Sports and more: An artificial climbing wall, sports courts, a music fountain and a cruise boat dock.
  • Cycling: Bike paths run along the river, with a bike rental shop near the station.
Lawn and a bridge over the Han River at Ttukseom

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Water fountain at Ttukseom Hangang Park

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Before You Go

  • The park is always open.
  • There are four parking lots. Check the Seoul Hangang Parks website (hangang.seoul.go.kr) for parking details.
  • The swimming pool and sled slope are seasonal. Check the dates before you go.
Trees and shade tents on the lawn at Ttukseom Hangang Park

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Basic Information

NameTtukseom Hangang Park (뚝섬한강공원)
Address2273 Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (Jayang-dong)
서울특별시 광진구 강변북로 2273
HoursAlways open
Parking4 lots
ContactTtukseom Information Center, +82-2-3780-0521 to 0524

How to Get There

  • Subway: Ttukseom Resort Station (Line 7). Exit 3 connects to the Jabeolle passage.
  • The bike rental shop is in the plaza next to Exits 2 and 3.
Riverside promenade with shelters at Ttukseom Hangang Park

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Map

Tips

  • Use Exit 3 to walk through the Jabeolle passage, where media art is on display, on your way into the park.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI), KOGL Type 1

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