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Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

7.4Km    2025-09-10

7 Yesulgongwon-ro 131beon-gil, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8045-7000

Anyang Art Park, formerly known as Anyang Recreational Park, is an easily accessible, well-maintained cultural space. It has been revitalized with updated features such as artificial waterfalls, an outdoor stage, a plaza, walking paths, and enhanced lighting facilities. The park promotes art projects by displaying 50 artworks from renowned Korean and international artists throughout various locations. Nearby, visitors can explore additional local attractions including hiking trails through dense forests, traditional temples such as Anyangsa Temple and Yeomburam Hermitage, the treasure-designated Flagpole Supports at Jungchosa Temple Site, and the Kimchungup Architecture Museum, all of which contribute to a rich area experience.

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

7.4Km    2025-08-07

647 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0578

The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Hangang River. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends out dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music. The fountain boasts spectacular views from the hills, the Hangang River observation deck, and the moon-shaped Moonlight Square. Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates every day from April to October, four to six times a day for 20 minutes.

Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

7.4Km    2018-02-02

40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Banpo Seoraeseom Island is an artificial island built in the mid-1980s. Located in Banpo-jigu District by the Hangang riverside, the island is connected to Hangang Banpo Park by three bridges. The island features weeping willows along the edges, as well as a migratory bird habitat, flower garden, water ski site, and more.

HONKAZ (혼가츠)

HONKAZ (혼가츠)

7.4Km    2021-03-29

36-6, Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1399-8850

A famous restaurant in Hongdae that is famous for cheese cutlet. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork cutlet with cheese.

Holika Holika - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (홀리카홀리카 홍대2호점)

7.4Km    2024-04-22

1F, #102, 86, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

7.5Km    2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to  rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible. 

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

7.5Km    2024-11-28

40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0541

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.

APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

7.5Km    2025-03-31

180 Yesulgongwon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Anyang Papillon: +82-31-687-0548

The Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) started in 2005 and has led to the creation of many beautiful works of art that decorate the city's public spaces. The Anyang Foundation for Culture & Arts has created a tour program to explore the wonderful works, starting from the earliest works in 2005 up until now.

Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

7.5Km    2023-08-17

Anyang-dong, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-687-0548

Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) is Korea's only public art festival that takes place once every three years. APAP takes inspiration from Anyang's geography, culture, and history to create, build, exhibit, and perform a wide range of art such as paintings, sculptures, architecture, media work, and more, turning the city into a giant gallery open to the public. 2023 marks the 7th APAP festival, and the event will be organized around the theme of Zone 7, an imaginary space for a closer look into the world of imagination and public art.

Mangwon Hangang Park (한강시민공원 망원지구 (망원한강공원))

Mangwon Hangang Park (한강시민공원 망원지구 (망원한강공원))

7.5Km    2025-07-14

467 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Near Mapo-gu, Mangwon Hangang Park is situated on the northern part of the river, between Wonhyodaegyo Bridge and Seongsandaegyo Bridge. It offers lush grass perfect for picnics and promenades. Since it’s located close to the World Cup Stadium, this spacious park is often full of residents and visitors. There is a wide array of excellent amenities: a bike trail, an outdoor swimming pool, sports facilities, and a dock for water sports such as yachting, waterskiing, and motor boating. Cultural attractions near the park include Mangwon Pavilion and Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine.