Banpo Bridge Crossing by Bicycling or Walking

서울특별시 서초구 반포동 | Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Hangang Bicycle Rental Kiosk Operating Hours:

Mar-Apr / Sep-Oct: 9:00-18:00

May-Aug: 9:00-19:00

Nov-Feb: 9:00-17:00

Note: Photo ID required for bicycle rental and collect upon return to the same kiosk.

3,000 won for the 1st hour and 500 won every 15 mins thereafter.

Express Bus Terminal Station (line 3/6/9):

Exit 8-2 [via leafy neighbourhood & reaching directly at the bicycle rental kiosk]: U-turn and walk toward the road (Sinbanpo-ro 23-gil) just behind the station's exit. Turn right and walk straight till end of the road, reaching a small park. Turn right and walk forward about 40m to enter the underpass on your left. The bicycle rental kiosk is just on the left upon exiting from the underpass. Banpo Bridge (Banpo-daegyo) is the first bridge on your left facing the Han River (Hangang). 12 mins walk from subway station and 5 mins cycle across the bridge.
Exit 8-1 [along the heavy traffic road to/fro Banpo Bridge, reaching directly below the bridge for the walk across]: Go straight for 250m, turn right at the first main intersection to Banpo-daro, continue straight for about 400m, cross the road to the underpass ahead to arrive below Banpo Bridge at Banpo Hangang Park to start the walk. 15-20 mins from Station to Banpo Hangang Park and another 18 mins walk across the bridge.

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Banpo Bridge (Banpo-daegyo) is a major bridge over Han River (Hangang) that connects both Seocho (South) and Yongsan (North) districts.

It forms the upper deck of Jamsu Bridge below, making it the first double-deck bridge built in South Korea. Jamsu bridge lies just meters above the waterline was completed in 1976. In 1982, Banpo Bridge was built on top of Jamsu Bridge, creating a two-deck bridge.

Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain | KoreaToDo

There are a 2-way bicycling track, pedestrian walking lane and 2-way road for traffic on Jamsu Bridge, the lower deck of Banpo Bridge.

Exiting the bridge on the left is Ichon Hangang Park where visitors can look back at the majestic two-deck Banpo Bridge crossed and the beautiful views of Han River from the other side of the river.

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Banpo Bridge Crossing - View of Banpo Hangang Park

Banpo Bridge Crossing - Reaching with Ichon Hangang Park on the left

Banpo Bridge Crossing - View of Banpo Bridge from Ichon Hangang Park

Banpo Bridge Crossing - Ichon Hangang Park

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For visitors bicycling across the bridge, you will need to cycle back and return your bicycle to the same bicycle rental kiosk at Banpo Hangang Park.

For visitors walking across the bridge, you can walk to the nearest subway station (Seobinggo, Gyeongeui-Joongang Line) for your next destination; or continue on the familiar bridge route back for other attractions/activities planned at Banpo Hangang Park.

Banpo Bridge Crossing - Bicycle Rental Charges

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Map

Getting to Banpo Bridge & Map of Cycling / Walking Path from Banpo Hangang Park | Seoul, South Korea

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