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Hangang River Festival
- 📅 Dates
- May 2, 2026 – May 10, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 62 Ichon-ro 72-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- 🎫 Admission
- Free (Separate fees may apply to certain programs)
- 🕘 Hours
- Varies by program
- 🎪 Venue
- Ichon Hangang Park next to Parking Lot 3 grassy area
- 🏛️ Organizer
- Seoul Future Hangang Headquarters
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-2-120
⚠️ This festival's listed dates have passed
The dates above are from the most recent official schedule. Many Korean festivals are annual events held around the same time each year, but the next date has not been officially confirmed yet — please check the official website or a Google search below before planning a trip.
Overview
In May, the Hangang River offers a range of activities that appeal to both children and adults. Programs include plays based on Korea's folklore, as well as family-friendly experiences. Visitors can also participate in silent yoga sessions using headsets or enjoy the natural scenery of Seoul through activities such as kayaking, yachting, and river cruises. These programs provide a variety of ways to experience the Hangang River during the spring season.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).
🅿️ Nearby attractions — with actual parking capacity
Most sites only say "parking available." These are official figures from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, so you can judge before you drive.
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🏮 Traditional market days during the festival
Korean country markets open only on days ending in fixed digits — every 5 days. These are the actual dates they open while the festival runs, so you can add one to the same trip.
Names and addresses here stay in Korean on purpose. Google Maps cannot give directions inside South Korea, and NAVER Map / KakaoMap find these places only under their Korean names — copy an address above and paste it straight in.
🎪 Other festivals nearby at the same time
Overlapping dates, within 60 km.
Nearby Attractions
Places within 12 km of the festival venue (straight-line distance), described in English by the Korea Tourism Organization. Travel time depends on roads and traffic, so only distance is shown.
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National Museum of Korea국립중앙박물관 Cultural facilityapprox. 0.8 km
The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum…
Korean address for map apps서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가) -
National Hangeul Museum국립한글박물관 Cultural facilityapprox. 0.9 km
The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean…
Korean address for map apps서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 139 -
Hyosajeong Pavilion효사정 Attractionapprox. 1.1 km
Hyosajeong Pavilion is where Nohan, the second vice premier of the Joseon dynasty during King Sejong and King Sejo’s reign, stayed. After he lost his mother, he built…
Korean address for map apps서울특별시 동작구 현충로 55 (흑석동) -
Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관 Cultural facilityapprox. 1.1 km
The Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea is an experience-oriented museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and…
Korean address for map apps서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 -
Nodeul Island노들섬 Attractionapprox. 1.1 km
Nodeul Island seems like an island floating in the middle of the Hangang River. The island was opened to the public in 2012 as a recreational area while preserving most…
Korean address for map apps서울특별시 용산구 양녕로 445 (이촌동)
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