Yeongdeungpo-Guro

A small park created to commemorate the sister-city relationship between Seoul and Ankara, the capital of Turkey. Opened in 1977, the park includes Ankara House, a traditional Turkish-style building, as well as sculptures and landscaped areas representing the friendship between the two cities.

A modern and contemporary art museum operated through a partnership between the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Hanwha Foundation of Culture. It opened in 2026 and presents exhibitions drawn from the Centre Pompidou collection as well as contemporary art programs. Check the current exhibition schedule before visiting, as galleries may close between exhibitions.

This is a park with many gardens in the island of Seonyudo. The island was a site of water purification plant until 2000, and was converted to a park in 2002. Many of the sculptures and architectures are remnants of the previous plant, and won many awards such as Korean Architecture Institute Award and American Society of Landscape Architects Award. It is now a nice photo spot used by Seoul citizens. English pamphlets can be downloaded from here.

Enormous and hugely popular park. This site was an airfield until 1971, and was used as Seoul's main airport before Gimpo Airport. There is a traditional Korean forest, and in many other places you can enjoy concerts, cycling, or taking walks. Hundreds of trees and flowers offer you shade and an opportunity to relax. There are nice ponds and basketball courts. For a nominal fee, one can also rent bicycles or roller blades for use at the park.

One of Seoul's most popular riverside parks, with wide lawns and views of the Han River. It is popular for picnics, walking, and cycling, and bicycles can be rented nearby. The park is also a popular place to watch the sunset and hosts seasonal events, including the Seoul International Fireworks Festival. It is a good place to experience how Seoul residents spend their leisure time along the Han River.

Inspired by the slow, deliberate pace of a turtle, it offers a peaceful sanctuary where visitors can write "slow letters" that are delivered one year later and enjoy quiet moments.

A tethered helium balloon that rises up to 130 m above Yeouido Park, offering panoramic views of the Han River and Seoul skyline. Each flight lasts about 15 minutes.

South Korea's first domed baseball stadium and the home stadium of the Kiwoom Heroes. It also hosts concerts, awards ceremonies, and other large-scale events. Public transportation is recommended because traffic and parking can be crowded on event days.

Seoul's first public arboretum, with themed gardens, wetlands, walking paths, a forest education center, and thousands of plant species. It is a quiet place for walking and nature viewing in southwestern Seoul.

A cultural arts complex with a 579-seat theater, gallery, small hall, education rooms, and other facilities. It hosts concerts, theater performances, exhibitions, and cultural programs throughout the year.

A large musical theater inside D-Cube City with 1,242 seats. It hosts major Korean productions of musicals and other stage performances, and is directly connected to Sindorim Station.

A former freight railway that has become a popular walking route and photo spot. The single-track railway runs through a quiet green area and connects naturally with Pureun Arboretum, making it a pleasant place for a short walk.

A riverside walking and cycling route known for cherry blossoms in spring. The stream supports a variety of birds, fish, and plants, and the riverside also has recreational and sports areas. The Guro section is easily accessible from several subway stations.

A network of nine walking routes totaling 28.5 km across Guro-gu. The routes include forest trails through local hills, riverside paths along streams such as Anyangcheon, and urban walking routes. Visitors can choose individual sections rather than completing the entire trail.

A neighborhood park built on the former site of an OB beer factory. One of its landmarks is a large copper brewing kettle that was actually used in beer production in the 1930s. The park also has lawns, a pond, sports courts, and other recreational facilities.

A marina on the Han River offering yacht rides and sailing experiences with views of the Seoul skyline. Professional crews operate the yachts, and evening rides are popular for views of the city lights along the river.

Sightseeing cruises departing from Yeouido on the Han River. Programs include daytime sightseeing, sunset, night, music, and dinner cruises, with routes offering views of Seoul's riverside skyline and bridges. Passengers should check the current schedule before visiting, and adults should bring identification.

One of Guro-gu's main neighborhood parks, with wooded walking paths, murals, sports facilities, and open recreation areas. It is a quiet place for a walk or light exercise away from the busier commercial areas of the district.

A public cultural lounge in the Times Square plaza offering exhibitions, workshops, media art, and community programs. The space works with local artists and residents and can also be used as a place to rest while exploring the Yeongdeungpo area.

An ecological park built around a former reservoir, with walking trails, traditional Korean pavilions, exercise equipment, an outdoor stage, and areas for observing plants and wildlife. More than 25,000 plants grow around the reservoir, which is also home to around 100 koi fish.

A family-oriented campground near Cheonwangsan Mountain and Pureun Arboretum. It has regular and automobile camping sites, shower facilities, washing areas, and equipment rentals. Reservations are required, and the surrounding trails provide easy access to nearby green spaces.

A facility for runners inside Yeouinaru Station, designed as a base for running along the Han River. It has changing rooms, lockers, powder rooms, shoe sanitizers, an InBody analyzer, and information on running routes and events. Running classes and other programs are also offered.

A cultural arts space built inside Sindorim Station. It includes an art platform, gallery, and classrooms, and hosts exhibitions by resident artists as well as drawing, painting, photography, craft, and other cultural programs. Check the current program schedule before visiting.

A riverside road behind the National Assembly that is one of Seoul's best-known cherry blossom walking routes. In spring, the road is lined with cherry trees, azaleas, forsythias, and other flowers, and it hosts the annual Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival.