Seoul: Han River Kayak Experience at River City in Apgujeong

Romantic Han River Kayaking

If you’re looking for a special experience on the Han River, how about kayaking?

Kayaking is an experience where you row under the guidance of a safety officer, and it is easy to control, so even beginners can enjoy it without professional lessons. It is advantageous in that anyone can enjoy it because it does not require special skills or great strength. Experience kayaking at River City, located a 5-minute walk from Apgujeong. It will be the most romantic way to enjoy the Han River.

Difference between kayak and canoe

Canoes have a wide hull, are equipped with a single-bladed oar, and do not have a canopy. On the other hand, kayaks have a narrower hull than canoes, are equipped with a double-bladed oar, have a canopy, and have a hole in which you can sit so that your lower body is buried. Also, kayaks are smaller than canoes and have very light hulls that you can carry by yourself. They are fast and have a low center of gravity so they can withstand high waves well, and even if they capsize, you can quickly return them to their original position by moving the oars, so they are loved by many as a sport.

How to get there

River City Water Ski Resort is located in Jamwon Hangang Park, a hot place in Seoul. If you use navigation, you can search for 'River City Water Ski Resort' or '37-53 Apgujeong-ro 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul'.

Parking Information

If you are visiting by public transportation, we recommend checking the information below and finding your way.

Bus: Get off at Shinsa Middle School stop > Trunk line (blue) 143, 342, 362, 440, 472 / Branch line (green) 3011, 4318, 4412, 4419 / Direct line (red) 6800, 9407, 9507
Subway: 10-minute walk from Exit 6 of Apgujeong Station on Line 3

Water sports to enjoy on the Han River

1. Seoul Hangang River City Paddleboard Experience: See more
Paddle boarding is a sport where you stand on a surfboard and paddle. It is different from surfing, where you ride the waves, because you stand or sit on the board and paddle. It is also larger and has more buoyancy than a surfboard, so you can enjoy the water sport much more safely.

2. Seoul Hangang River City Water Sports BIG 3: More details
You can enjoy a program where you can choose 3 of your choice among banana boat, peanut boat, bandwagon, pang pang, and fly fish without having to go to Gapyeong anymore. It is also convenient to use because it operates until sunset.

3. Seoul Hangang River City Water Ski Experience: More details
This is a program where you can enjoy thrilling water skiing between Hannam Bridge and Dongho Bridge in Jamwon District, Hangang River. It’s okay even if you’ve never tried it before. Even beginners can learn quickly enough to be able to do it to some extent after two tries. Don’t worry, the friendly instructor will explain everything in detail. Enjoy the speed while cutting through the waters of Hangang River right now.