Taking a cruise is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and get away from it all. Enjoy spectacular nighttime views of the Hangang River on themed cruises with live magic and delicious food. There are also seasonal events, including a flower cruise in spring and a migratory bird cruise in autumn. Several boats ply the waters of the Hangang River, making one-way or round-trip tours. There are three major places to get on or off the ferries: the Yeouido, Jamsil, and Ttukseom docks. Tickets cost KRW 13,000.

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Buffet programs cost KRW 65,000 for dinner and KRW 35,900 for lunch.

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Riverside landmarks include Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine, the 63 City Building, N Seoul Tower, Seoul Forest, Seonyudo Island Park, and the 1988 Olympic Stadium.

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T. 02-3271-6900, www.elandcruise.com

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Yeouinaru Station 여의나루역 (Line 5), Jamsilnaru Station 잠실나루역 (Line 2), and Ttukseom Resort Station 뚝섬유원지역 (Line 7)

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Seoul Forest is a massive park dotted with over 400,000 trees and 100 different animals. The public establishment is divided into five areas: Cultural Art Park, Ecological Forest, Nature Learning Field, Wetlands Ecological Field, and Han River Waterside Park. A range of environmental and ecological programs for kids, teens, and adults will entice visitors of all ages. Rent a bicycle or rollerblades from the rental stall located by Gate 1. It is open year-round, and admission is free.

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A small Chinatown prospers in the park’s vicinity near Konkuk University Station.
The best-known Chinese specialties here include grilled lamb and hot pot dishes.

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The nearby Ttukseom Resort is the site of one of the nation’s largest weekend flea markets, held from March through October.

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Springtime visitors will be delighted with the park’s enhanced customer program charged with organizing rock concerts, painting exhibitions, and sporting activities.

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T. 02-460-2905, parks.seoul.go.kr/seoulforest
(685 Seongsu-dong 1-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul | 서울시 성동구 성수동1가 685)

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Ttukseom Station 뚝섬역 (Line 2), Exit 8 or Seoul Forest Station 서울숲역 (Bundang Line), Exit 3

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A view of the Hangang River from Ttukseom Resort. Photo by Arnab Sen.