Seoul: Apjugeong Han River Rivercity Paddleboarding Experience

Paddleboarding for Everyone

Enjoy the Han River in a unique way. If you want to enjoy the beautiful Han River at your own pace, paddleboarding is perfect for you! Paddleboarding is a leisure sport where you stand on a surfboard and row with a paddle. Because you stand or sit on the board and paddle, it is different from surfing, which involves riding waves. The board is also larger and has more buoyancy than a surfboard, so you can enjoy water sports much more safely. No special skills or great strength are required, so anyone can enjoy it. Experience Rivercity Paddleboarding right now.
 

How to Get There

Rivercity Waterski is located in Jamwon Hangang Park, a hot spot in Seoul. If you are using a navigation system, search for 'Rivercity Waterski' or '37-53 Apgujeong-ro 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul'.

Parking Information

• Hangang Citizen Park Jamwon Area Parking Lot
• April to October 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• November to March 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Basic fee: KRW 1,000 for the first 30 minutes, KRW 200 for each additional 10 minutes
• Maximum daily parking fee: KRW 10,000

If you are visiting by public transportation, we recommend checking the information below.

Bus: Get off at Sinsa Middle School Station > Main Line (Blue) 143, 342, 362, 440, 472 / Branch Line (Green) 3011, 4318, 4412, 4419 / Express (Red) 6800, 9407, 9507
Subway: 10-minute walk from Exit 6 of Apgujeong Station on Line 3
 

How to Ride a Paddleboard

Standing on a Paddleboard

To start the paddleboard, use the center carry handle to move the board into the water.
Place the paddle on the board and first kneel on the center of the board.
Slowly move one foot at a time to squat.
The feet should be shoulder-width apart, each to the right and left of the carry handle.
Raise your body higher so that your knees are only slightly bent, but always keep your back straight.
Toes should point forward. Looking forward will help you maintain your balance.

How to Hold a Paddle

It may feel counterintuitive, but hold the paddle so that the angle of the blade faces away from your body, not toward it.
Place one hand on the top grip and the other hand on the bottom of the paddle.
When you place the paddle over your head, the bent part of your elbows forms a 90-degree angle.
Rotate your hand position as you change the face of the paddle.


Other Water Sports Available!

1. Seoul Han River Rivercity Water Sports BIG 3: See Details
You can enjoy a program where you can choose 3 of the banana boat, peanut boat, band wagon, pangpang, and fly fish without having to go to Gapyeong anymore. It is also convenient to use because it is open until sunset.

2. Seoul Han River Rivercity Waterskiing Experience: See Details
This is a program where you can enjoy thrilling waterskiing between Hannam Bridge and Dongho Bridge in Jamwon District, Han River. It's okay if you've never ridden it before. Even first-timers can learn enough to ride to some extent in two times. Don't worry, the friendly instructors will tell you in detail. Enjoy the speed by cutting through the waters of the Han River right now.