The Top 3 Attractions at the
Hangang Mongttang Summer Festival
that will help you chase away
the heat this summer in Seoul!
Top
3 Attractions
at
the Hangang Mongttang Summer Festival
1.
Hangang Summer Swimming Pool
There
is a place where you can take a dip in the water
and
cool down! It’s the Hangang Summer Swimming Pool.
It’s
close and inexpensive, and anyone regardless of age
will
be able to enjoy themselves here!
Outdoor
swimming pools at Ttukseom, Gwangnaru, Jamsil, Jamwon and Yeouido
and water
parks at Yanghwa and
Nanji will be in operation from June 28 to August 25.
So
don’t miss out! :)
[The Mangwon Outdoor Swimming Pool will not
open this year due to construction.]
Festival period: June 28 (Fri.) to Aug. 25
(Sun.), 2019
Locations: Ttukseom, Gwangnaru, Jamsil,
Jamwon and Yeouido outdoor swimming pools and Yanghwa an Nanji water parks
Fee: Free for children up to 5 years of age
/ Adult: 5,000 won (swimming pool) and 3,000 won (water park)
(Swim
cap is required)
Directions:
Ttukseom
Outdoor Swimming Pool: Hongik University Station – Transfer to Subway Line No.
2 – Transfer at Konkuk University Station
– Get off at Ttukseom Resort Station
– 6-min walk from Exit #2
Gwangnaru Outdoor Swimming Pool: Seoul Station – Gongdeok Station Transfer – Cheonho Station Transfer – Amsa Station Exit- Exit 3 and walk 15 minutes.
Jamsil Outdoor Swimming Pool:Hongik University Station - Transferring Line 2 - Exit 6 of Jamsil Saenae Station and Walk for 10 Minutes
Jamwon Outdoor Swimming Pool: Seoul Station – Transferring to Chungmuro Station – Exit 4 of Jamwon Station and walk for 15 minutes
Yeouido Outdoor Swimming Pool: Gimpo Airport Station - Transfer on Line 9 - Exit 1 of the Capitol Station - Walk for 12 minutes
Yanghwa Water Playground: 15 minutes walking from Gimpo Airport Station - Transfer of Line 9 - Exit 2 of Sunyudo Station
Nanji Water Playground: Hongik University Station - Transfer on Line 2 - Exit 8 of Dangsan Station - Take 9707 at the stop of Dangsan Station, Samsung Raemian Apartment
– Exit 8 of Nanji Han River Park – Walk 8 Minutes
Home page: https://c11.kr/881m
2.
Hangang Night Walk 42K
The Hanggang riversides are always crowded
during the summer season,
with countless people trying to avoid the sun
and the heat.
The Hangang Night Walk 42K is
Korea’s one and only full-course walking race
offering three different walk routes: 42km,
25km and 15km.
Sign up with your family, friends or
significant other
and enjoy how the beautiful Hangang River
changes from night to morning,
in addition to experiencing the fun and
excitement of a non-competitiveness long-distance walk. :)
There will also be souvenirs in store for the
participants!
So join the Hangang Night Walk 42K
and enjoy a healing, rejuvenating walk along
the river.
Festival period: July 27 (Sat.) ~ 28
(Sun.), 2019
Venue: Hangang Park, Yeouido Hangang Park
Nogeumsu Square (meetup)
Time: 5:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 a.m. (next day)
Fees and Souvenirs
Directions:
Seoul Station – Transferring Gongdeok Station – Exit 3 of Yeouido Station – walk 10 minutes
Home page: https://c11.kr/881m
3. Film Festival Under the Hangang Bridge
Watching
a movie outdoors
while
feeling the cool breeze against your face
on a hot
summer night is truly a special experience.
The
Film Festival Under the Hangang Bridge
will
offer a different kind of fun and pleasure
from
watching a movie at a cinema.
Be
sure to check out the cool and unique movie theater
near
the Hangang River this summer!
A
wide variety of movies will be screened, free of charge,
at
the Film Festival Under the Hangang Bridge!
Festival period: July 20 (Sat.) ~ Aug. 17
(Sat.), 2019 [movie screened every Saturday]
Screening time: 8:00 p.m. ~
Admission fee: Free
Directions:
Gwangnaru: Seoul Station – Gongdeok Station Transfer – Cheonho Station – Amsa Station Exit
– Exit 3 on foot for 15 minutes
– Exit 3 on foot for 15 minutes
Ttukseom: Seoul Station – Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station – Transferring to Geondae Station
- Get off at Ttukseom Yewon – Exit 2 on foot for six minutes.
- Get off at Ttukseom Yewon – Exit 2 on foot for six minutes.
Yeouido: Seoul Station – Transferring Gongdeok Station – Exit from Yeouido Station
- Exit 4 and walk 10 minutes.
- Exit 4 and walk 10 minutes.
Telescope Seoul Ship Park: Seoul Station – Gongdeok Station Transfer – Telescope Station Exit
-Get out of Exit 1 and walk to the stop of Mangwon subway station –Mapo09 Bus ride
- Exit at Hangang Park Station – 7 minutes on foot
-Get out of Exit 1 and walk to the stop of Mangwon subway station –Mapo09 Bus ride
- Exit at Hangang Park Station – 7 minutes on foot
We
just took a look at some of the most exciting festivals
taking
place in Seoul this summer!
So are
you ready to escape the sweltering heat? :)
We’ll
be back with more updates!
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