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Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

Banpo Seoraeseom Isl...




Address

137-41, Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul & Hangang River Waterfront Banpo District 서울 서초구 반포2동 137-41번지



Type

Islands



Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2155-6200 (Korean)



Homepage

www.seocho.go.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, French)

Introduction

The 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.

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Duration

30 minutes

Maximum Occupancy

Approximately 500 people

Parking Facilities

Available

Admission Fees

Free

Available Facilities

Banpo Seoraeseom Island Bridge, Banpo District Garden, weeping willow trees, etc.

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Free

Directions

Gubanpo Station (Seoul Subway Line 9), Exit 2.
Go 370m towards the Olympic-daero Highway (올림픽대로).
Follow the street signs for Hangang Park to arrive at Banpo Seoraeseom Island.

Canola flowers in full bloom at Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

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