A Ride on the Han River Bus: A Must-Do Experience in Seoul!
Hello everyone! :)
Baby Butterfly is enjoying the Chuseok holiday! ???
I'm here to share my review of the amazing Han River Bus I took in September. ᐟ
(It's currently out of service for a month, though ㅠ
Baby Butterfly and Baby Puppy luckily rode it just two days before it was suspended in late September. ㅎㅎ
If it starts running again, you absolutely have to try it!!! )
????Review Let's Go????
First, you need to go to the pier to take the Han River Bus.
Second, the departure times for the Magok and Jamsil routes are different.
Third, tickets are distributed 40-50 minutes before the bus departure time, and if they run out, you can't board.
Fourth, even if you get a ticket, you might not be able to board if too few people disembark and the bus reaches its capacity.
(This doesn't really make sense...It's easy to waste your time????????)
Anyway, you should keep these four things in mind. ᐟ.ᐟ
That's why Baby Butterfly and Baby Puppy missed the bus we originally intended to take and had to wait for the next one...
We took the Magok-bound bus from Oksu Pier and got off at Mangwon Station.
Oksu➡️Apgujeong➡️Yeouido➡️Mangwon
The ride took about 40 minutes to an hour?
Once you're on board, you can get off anywhere you want. haha. So, those who board early have an advantage... haha.
(The timetable looks like this, but some trips might be canceled midway, and you might not be able to board if the seats are full. haha. Various things can happen, so I recommend giving yourself plenty of time ????)
haha. A magnificent departure!
As magnificent as it is, the pier inside is very well-equipped.
✨Two ways to buy tickets
1. If you don't have a transportation card, purchase at the kiosk. The price is 3,000 won.
You'll need to get a ticket even after buying this.
2. Get a ticket and wait, then tap your transportation card when boarding. The price is the same: 3,000 won.
Get your ticket first, no matter what.ᐟ.ᐟ
As mentioned earlier, Baby Butterfly and Baby Puppy had to take the next bus because the tickets for the one we wanted were sold out ㅠ
We got our tickets first and waited about an hour for the next bus. ㅠ
But if you have time, don't despair ㄴㄴ
There's a convenience store right next to the pier. ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ (And a chicken place next to it...)
Remember this: this isn't an empty field, it's the Han River.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ
If you have time, what should you do?
Get your ticket, take a walk along the Han River, eat some ramen, and enjoy the leisure.ᐟ.ᐟ
Other piers have Starbucks and pubs, so there are many places to wait. haha. (But if you're short on time, don't take it. There are many variables...)
We were hungry and wanted to eat ramen. The second floor of Oksu Pier has outdoor tables. haha.
Tada! haha haha haha
Ramen right in front of the Han River. ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ
It was so quiet, the Han River was calm, and boats were floating by. It was the most relaxing experience ever. haha haha.
I almost regretted getting on the bus first?????
Besides the second floor of the pier, there are also many benches along the Han River, so there are plenty of places to wait. haha.
By the way, the Tumba Ramen was delicious ❤️
After enjoying the leisure, we went to board the bus on time. haha.
About 10 minutes before boarding, go to the kiosk on the first floor, and they'll check your ticket.
Then, line up and board.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ
I was excited to ride a boat after so long. haha haha.
When you go inside, you'll see a spacious seating area.
Seats are only on the first floor.
The window seats with a good view of the river were almost all taken ㅠ
And the seats aren't assigned, so you can sit in any empty seat.
People usually reserve seats by leaving their belongings there. haha haha.
So, get a seat without any belongings. ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ
Can you see it?
This is the Han River Bus.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ
The sides and top are all glass, so you can see everything very well.
And luckily, because we missed the first bus, we were able to ride during sunset. haha.
It's good during the day, good during sunset, and probably good at night too?
It was so good that I took a lot of pictures. ????????
I also took selfies by the window. haha haha.
And enjoyed the scenery.
There's a QR code in front of the seat for some kind of boarding report?
I guess it's to check in case of an accident???
But no one seemed to be doing it. haha.
And you can go outside the bus. haha.
You can't stay inside on a day with such good weather.???? haha
I left my belongings and went out quickly.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ
Can you see it? haha haha haha
This is only 3,000 won?????
I don't need a fancy cruise. ㅠㅠ????????
The moment I saw this, I was like, "Wow, this is crazy!"
Is this Korea? Europe?
Look at the sky from the bus ㅠ
I saw birds and helicopters.
I also saw boats passing by.
Romance itself????????????
I don't think I'll be able to ride it if it gets any colder.
About 1/3 of the people on the bus were outside.
The scenery is the best ㅠㅠ????
You can see bridges as you go along.
And people passing by.
I can also see the Jamsil-bound Han River Bus next to me.
People wave when they meet.
Korean people are so cute. ☺️☺️☺️
People of all ages enjoy this wonderful scenery. haha haha.
From sunset to the time the sun goes down, we head towards Mangwon Station. haha.
It was pretty even after the sun went down, so the night view would be nice too????
The Han River Bus is highly recommended. ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
And when you get off at the station you want, the Han River Bus ends.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ
We got off at Mangwon Station. haha.
✨The Han River Bus was so much fun✨
1. It's so good that you'll think, "Is this really only 3,000 won?" It was a satisfying ride.
2. Waiting for the bus is hard, and you might not be able to board. So, you can't take it to work like its name says.
3. But.ᐟ.ᐟ If this is for a trip, a date course, or an outing course?? And you have plenty of time?? ???????? Then I highly recommend it. ???????? You'll be like, "Is this really only 3,000 won?" I don't need a fancy cruise. ㅠㅠㅠ
If I have time and the weather is nice, I want to ride it again. haha.ᐟ.ᐟ
It's good for kids, good for couples, good for adults.
I think it could become a key tourist attraction in Seoul. haha haha haha
I have to take my friends when they come to Seoul. haha.
Anyway,
1. Come with plenty of time,
2. Eat lunch near the station you're taking the bus from,
3. Get a ticket and play near the Han River,
4. Take the bus and get off at the station you want,
5. Eat dinner near that station,
Perfect????????
I've given you everything on a silver platter, so be sure to take it when it starts running again. haha haha.
Baby Butterfly and Baby Puppy are very satisfied. haha????
Dear Seoul Han River Bus officials,^^^?
The price is great, the scenery is great, and the Han River Bus is very satisfying, so please check the buses carefully so that everyone can enjoy it safely.
-Baby Butterfly-
Well, then, goodbye. haha
This was a review of the Han River Bus. ????
Stay healthy, everyone, and have a good weekend.
Dear Seoul Han River Bus officials,^^^?The price is great, the scenery is great, and the Han River Bus is very satisfying, so please check the buses carefully so that everyone can enjoy it safely.
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