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Hangang History Exploration
Korean name한강역사탐방
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On now 04.20 ~ 11.15
The 'Hangang Historical Exploration' program provides attractive tourism commentary and education to appreciate and share the scenery, history, and cultural resources of the Hangang River, allowing citizens and tourists to experience and enjoy the riverside. In addition, by developing diverse content such as hands-on activities in which citizens can actively participate and directly experience, it aims to revitalize Hangang history and culture enjoyed in everyday life. Visitors walk along designated courses through the Hangang River basin and nearby cultural heritage while listening to commentary from Hangang commentators. The Hangang Historical Exploration operates a total of 16 courses, and visitors can walk the relevant course and explore the history of the Hangang River related to that course.
Program
Course 1 (Gwangnaru-gil): Theme is the beginning of the Gyeonggang and war; main route is Pungnaptoseong
- Statue of Lady Domi
- Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue
- Gwangnaru Ferry Marker Stone
Course 2 (Songpanaru-gil): Theme is the formation and development of the city; main route is Samjeondobi – Seokchon Lake – Songpanaru Marker Stone
- Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs
Course 3 (Ttukseom Naru-gil): Theme of the founding of Joseon and the gathering of timber; main route: Jeon'gwanwon – Majodan – Salgojidari Bridge – Jungnangcheon
- Gongssi Bookstore
Course 4 (Nodeulnaru-gil): Theme of the loyalty and filial piety of scholars; main route: Hyosajeong – Korean Student Volunteer Soldier Memorial
- Hangang Bridge
- Jogyosa Monument
- Yongyangbongjeojeong – Sayuksin Park
Course 5 (Dongjakjin-gil): Theme is the history of the auspicious site Dongjakjin; main route is Dongjak Ferry Marker – Seoul National Cemetery (main gate
- Hyeonchungtap Memorial Tower
- Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery
Course 6 (Yeouinaru-gil): Theme of the Miracle of the Han River; main route: National Assembly – Yeouido Park (Cultural Plaza
- Traditional Forest
- Yeouido Hangang Park Mulbit Plaza
Course 7 (Seogang Naru-gil): Theme of transporting grains and fish, main route is Gwangheungchang
- King Gongmin's Shrine – Bamseom Bugundang
- Seogang Ferry Marker – Bamseom Park
Course 8 (Yanghwanaru-gil): Theme: the influx of foreign culture; main route: Foreign Missionaries' Cemetery
- Yanghwajin Site – Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine
- Yanghwanaru Monument
Course 9 (Seonyudo-gil): Theme: Hangang development and the environment; main route: Seonyudo Origin Monument – Seonyudo Park – northwest observation deck
Course 10 (Gongam Naru-gil): Theme of Hangang legends and Heo Jun, main route is Heo Jun Theme Street
- Gongam Ferry
- Heogabawi Rock
- Gwangju Rock
- Heo Jun Museum (*)
Course 11 (Gyeomjae Jeongseon-gil): Theme: Gyeomjae's paintings of the Hangang; main route: Yangcheon Hyanggyo – Soakru
- Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Art Museum (*)
Course 12 (Nanjido Flower Island-gil): Theme: Nanjido's past and present; main route: World Cup Stadium – Bulgwangcheon
- Peace Park
- Nanji Hangang Park
- Oil Tank Culture Park
Course 13 (Hangang Baengnyeon Bridge-gil): Theme of Gyeongui Line railway and modern history of Hangang, main route is Yongsan History Museum
- Hangang-daero and Hangang Bridge
- Hangang Railway Bridge
- Saenamteo Catholic Church
- Railway Officials' Residence
Course 14 (Donghonaru-gil) *formerly Gosanjagil: Theme of the scenic spots of the Han River and Donghonaru; main route: Jungnangcheon – Eungbongsan
- Muteulmak Site Marker Stone
- Ichon Hangang Park
Course 15 (Maponaru-gil): Theme is the various aspects of the Hangang created by Mapo; main route is Boksakkoch Children's Park
- Damdamjeong Site
- Mapo Terminus Origin Monument
- Maponaru Sculpture
- Tojeong Yi Jiham's House Site
- Jeong Gu-jung's House
Course 16 (Seobinggo-gil): Theme: ice storage and distribution in the Joseon era; main route: Seobinggo Marker Stone
- Seobinggo Bugundang
- Hangang Art Park
- Hangang Mansion
- Geobukseon Ferry
- The course operates when 5 or more people apply per session (capacity 5–15 people per session)
- However, for Yanghwa Naru-gil, which visits the tomb site, a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 people can participate
- Admission to museums with an entrance fee marked with an asterisk (*) and internal commentary are not supported
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