Mangwon Hangang Park (Seoul Battleship Park & Starbucks by Han River) 망원 한강공원 (서울함 공원 & 스타벅스)
▶maPoint (Electric Duck/Car Boats, Starbucks, Hangang Ramen, Tom's BBQ, Subway)
▶Mangwon Hangang-gil (Mangwonjeong Pavilion & Mangwon Green Trail)
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Free
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Mangwon Station (line 6, exit 1). Take Bus# Mapo 09 & get off at Hangang Park Entrance 한강공원입구Stop. Walk further along the road towards the underpass (/Han River) & through the underpass to arrive directly at Mangwon Hangang Park. 7 mins walk.
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Mangwon Market. Walk straight along Mangwon-ro & through the underpass to arrive directly at Mangwon Hangang Park. 16 mins walk.
Mangwon Hangang Park is located on the northern part of Han River, stretching from Seongsandaegyo Bridge where most of the attractions are located, to Yanghwadaegyo Bridge.
💡daegyo대교 refers to bridge in Korean.
Besides its cycling paths and sport facilities (e.g. tennis courts, soccer field, basketball courts), Mangwon Hangang Park is also popular for picnics, electric duck/car boat rides, Starbucks with Han River view, Hangang Ramen and Seoul Battleship Park.
Attractions @Mangwon Hangang Park
Seoul Battleship Park ✦ Electric Duck/Car Boats ✦ Starbucks ✦ Hangang Ramen
Seoul Battleship Park 서울함공원
Mar to Oct 10:00 - 19:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:00 - 20:00 (Sat & Sun)
Nov to Feb 10:00 - 18:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:00 - 18:00 (Sat & Sun)
Closed on Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day & Chuseok
Last admission 30 mins before closing
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Adult: ₩3,000, Senior (age 65 & above): ₩1,500, Youth: ₩2,000, Child: ₩1,000
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Seoul Battleship Park (also known as Seoul Hamgongwon) is the first ship-themed park in Seoul.
There are 3 retired warships, namely Frigate Seoul, Patrol Killer Medium and Submarine at Seoul Battleship Park.
You can tour the interior of the warships, left in their original forms.
Of which, Frigate Seoul (length 102m, width 11.3m) that has protected the Korea's territorial waters for 30 years is parked by the river bank. You can visit its captain's room, radar room, wheelhouse, front chamber, 31-gun standing ammunition storage, dining area, bunk rooms, etc.
You can also walk the bow and stern decks to take exclusive photographs of Frigate Seoul with the beautiful Han River in the background.
maPoint 마포인트
maPoint is a floating complex located at the bank of Han River at Mangwon Hangang Park, minutes walk from Mangwon Underpass or Seoul Battleship Park.
Floor Guide:
1F: emart24 (convenience store), Tom's BBQ (chicken restaurant), Subway (sandwich, wraps & salads), Leisure Sunset 435 (electric duck/car boats)
2F: Starbucks
a) Leisure Sunset 435 썬셋레저 435
10:00 - 19:00 (weekdays)
10:00 - 22:00 (weekends & holidays)
Last boarding 40 mins before closing
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Electric Duck/Car Boat: ₩25,000 (30 mins, up to 3 pax / 4 pax with preschool children). Payment at emart24 & show receipt to staff at pier. Life jackets provided.
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Have fun riding on the electric duck/car boats on Han River!
b) Starbucks Mangwon Hangang Park 스타벅스 망원한강공원점
9:00 - 21:00
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Starbucks Mangwon Hangang Park is one of the most scenic Starbucks with Han River and Seongsandaegyo Bridge view in Seoul.
This is a a fairly large Starbucks where you can enjoy your favourite drink with its freshly crafted food.
c) emart24 Convenience Store 이마트24한강망원지구점
10:00 - 23:00
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emart24 is a well-stocked convenience store that includes a good selection of beer, wine, instant coffee (barista coffee, espresso), long stretch of instant ramen cooking machines and of course, instant ramen of many different brands.
Cooking Hangang Ramen using one of its special ramen machines (instructions provided) is a must-try experience at Hangang Parks in Seoul! There is also a river-facing seating area located just outside emart24 where you can enjoy your freshly cooked ramen/snacks.
d) Tom's BBQ 탐스바베큐치킨
11:00 - 22:00
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Mangwon Hangang-gil (Mangwonjeong Pavilion & Mangwon Green Trail) 망원 한강길 (망원정 터 & 망원초록길)
For the adventurous, you can continue on the walking trail from Seoul Battleship Park/maPoint towards Yanghwadaegyo Bridge, part of Mapo Walking Trails - Mangwon Hangang-gil (Course 6) ending at Hapjeong Station (line 2/6, exit 8).
You can also visit the site of Mangwonjeong Pavilion (a royal pavilion & scenic spot during Joseon Dynasty), Mangwon Green Trail and Yanghwadaegyo Bridge on your walking course.
💡Mangwon Hangang-gil complete walking course (4.5km, 2 hrs): Mangwon Station ➧ Mangwon Market ➧ Mangwon Underpass ➧ Mangwon Hangang Park ➧ Seoul Battleship Park ➧ Mangwonjeong Pavilion & Mangwon Green Trail ➧ Yanghwadaegyo Bridge ➧ Hapjeong Station.
💡The name Mangwon-dong came from Mangwonjeong Pavilion.
Picnics @Mangwon Hangang Park
Mangwon Hangang Park is popular for picnics, particularly for visitors with their favourite food/bread purchased from nearby Mangwon Market and Mangridan-gil's famous bakeries.
In fact, there are a few unmanned picnic set rental stores (for mats, chairs, tents, etc) along Mangwon-ro Road near the traffic light just before Mangwon Underpass.
Of which, Sena Picnic offers many cute and pretty props on top of the usual picnic essentials for your memorable picnic experience at Mangwon Hangang Park.
For wine lovers, check out Sooldoran Wine & Picnic 술도란 located along Huiujeong-ro Road (@70 Huiujeong-ro, just before the cross road, Donggyo-ro). 11 mins walk from Mangwon Underpass.
💡From Sooldoran, you can turn right to Donggyo-ro and walk all the way to Mangwon Hangang Park. There are signs along the way. 7 mins walk.
Cherry Blossom Hot Spots & Routes
Hapjeong Station ▶ Huiujeong-ro Road ▶ Mangwon Hangang Park
Huiujeong-ro Cherry Blossom Road 희우정로
Mangwon Hangang Park and nearby Huiujeong-ro Road is probably one of the best hidden cherry blossom hot spots for overseas visitors to Seoul. Many locals love to visit this charming neighbourhood compared to the more crowded Yeouido during the festive cherry blossom season.
Huiujeong-ro Cherry Blossom Road can be reached from Mangwon Hangang Park (just after the sport facilities) or easily from Hapjeong Station (line 2/6, exit 8, 5 mins walk). Walk straight along Yanghwa-ro after station's exit and turn right to Huiujeong-ro for the cherry blossom-lined road (500m long), extended till the cross road, Donggyo-ro Road (or technically near World Cup-ro 7-gil Street).
Along Huiujeong-ro Road, you can take unique cherry blossom photos with the brick-style and retro-looking buildings on the background.
Cherry Blossoms Near Mangwon Hangang Park's Sport Facilities
From Huiujeong-ro Cherry Blossom Road, you can continue your cherry blossom trail by turning left to Donggyo-ro Road and walk straight to Hangang Mangwon Park. 6 mins walk and there are signs along the way too.
Once you reached Mangwon Hangang Park, the cherry blossom trail shall be on your right. Walk along the cherry blossom path next to the basketball courts to soccer field, volleyball courts, tennis courts and end near children's baseball field.
This is the preferred cherry blossom spot for many as it is free from traffic.
Cherry Blossoms on Other Parts of Mangwon Hangang Park
There are also random cherry blossom trees located near Seoul Battleship Park and the cycling path along Han River towards Yanghwadaegyo Bridge.
The other stretch of cherry blossom trees can be found on your right after exiting from Mangwon Underpass to Mangwon Hangang Park towards Seongsandaegyo Bridge.
Attractions Nearby
Mangwon Market ✦ Mangridan-gil Street
Mangwon Market
Mangwon Market and Mangridan-gil Street are normally visited as part of the walking course (16 mins walk) to Mangwon Hangang Park.
Mangwon Market is a traditional market with cheap and delicious food. Many of its restaurants/eateries were featured on various local TV programs.
Mangridan-gil Street
Mangridan-gil is a unique street lined with cozy restaurants, cafes and prop shops.
Fruit Stores
From Mangwon Market's entrance along World cup-ro 13-gil to Mangwon Station, there are several large fruit stores worthy a visit for their abundance display of fruits in season.
Map of Getting to Mangwon Hangang Park (Seoul Battleship Park & Starbucks by Han River)
Map of Mangwon Hangang-gil (Mapo Walking Trails, Course 6)
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