Hangang History Tour (한강역사탐방)

Dates · Venue

Dates

Apr 20, 2026 (Mon) ~ Nov 15, 2026 (Sun)

Venue

Hangang Park and nearby cultural heritage sites (한강공원 및 인근 문화유산)

Address

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 영등포구 여의동로 330, 여의도동)

Hours

- 1st session 10:00~12:00 - 2nd session 14:00~16:00

Admission

Free

Organizer

Future Hangang Headquarters, Seoul (서울시 미래한강본부)

Age / audience

All ages

Contact phone

02-6953-9239

Dates and fees can change. Check the official website or call before you go.

About the event

The ‘Hangang History Tour’ program offers engaging tourism commentary and education for appreciating and sharing the scenery and the historical and cultural resources of the Hangang River, so that citizens and visitors can experience and enjoy the riverside. It also aims to develop a variety of content in which citizens can actively take part and experience things firsthand, such as hands-on activities, to bring the history and culture of the Hangang River into everyday enjoyment. Participants walk along a set course through the Hangang River area and nearby cultural heritage sites and listen to the commentary of a Hangang guide. The Hangang History Tour is run on a total of 16 courses, and on each course, participants can explore the history of the Hangang River related to that course.

Main programs

• Course 1 (Gwangnaru-gil): themed on the beginning of the Gyeonggang area and war; main route: Pungnap Toseong Fortress - statue of Lady Domi - Gwangjingyo 8th Street - Gwangnaru ferry landing marker
• Course 2 (Songpa Naru-gil): themed on the formation and development of the city; main route: Samjeondo Monument – Seokchon Lake – Songpa ferry landing marker - Seokchon-dong ancient tombs
• Course 3 (Ttukseom Naru-gil): themed on the founding of Joseon and the gathering of timber; main route: Jeongwanwon – Majodan – Salgoji Bridge – Jungnangcheon Stream - Gong Bookstore
• Course 4 (Nodeul Naru-gil): themed on the scholars' ideas of loyalty and filial piety; main route: Hyosajeong – Memorial of the Student Volunteer Soldiers – Hangang Bridge - Jugyosa marker - Yongyangbongjeojeong – Sayuksin Park
• Course 5 (Dongjakjin-gil): themed on the history of Dongjakjin, an auspicious site; main route: Dongjak ferry landing marker – Seoul National Cemetery (main gate - Hyeonchungtap - patriots' graves)
• Course 6 (Yeoui Naru-gil): themed on the Miracle on the Han River; main route: National Assembly Building – Yeouido Park (Culture Plaza - Forest of Tradition) - Yeouido Hangang Park Mulbit Plaza
• Course 7 (Seogang Naru-gil): themed on the transport of tax grain and fish; main route: Gwangheungchang - Shrine of King Gongmin – Bamseom Bugundang – Seogang ferry landing marker – Bamseom Park
• Course 8 (Yanghwa Naru-gil): themed on the inflow of foreign culture; main route: Foreign Missionaries' Cemetery - Yanghwajin site – Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine - Yanghwa ferry landing marker
• Course 9 (Seonyudo-gil): themed on Hangang River development and the environment; main route: Seonyudo origin monument – Seonyudo Park – northwest observation deck

See the official website for more programs.

How to get there

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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