Seoul spring festival turns Han river into a theme park
By Han Jun-guPosted : April 14, 2026, 17:32Updated : April 14, 2026, 17:32
A visitor rides a swing on the rooftop of the Han River Bus Dock at Yeouido Hangang Park, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, April 14, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Seoul's signature spring festival, the "Seoul Spring Festival," has transformed the Han River into a vibrant cultural hub.
Running from April 10 to May 5, the iconic seasonal festival is Seoul's premier culture and tourism event that offers visitors trendy experiences involving K-Beauty, K-Fashion, K-Pop, K-Food, and K-Art all in one place.
This year's festival takes place along the Han River, featuring diverse programs including a drone light show, the Wonder Show, a large-scale performance combining traditional Korean music, classical music, dance, and K-pop, a Han River carousel, Han River swings installed on building rooftops, and water playgrounds.
A visitor rides a swing on the rooftop of the Han River Bus Dock at Yeouido Hangang Park, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, April 14, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
A visitor rides a swing on the rooftop of the Han River Bus Dock at Yeouido Hangang Park, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, April 14, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Citizens ride a carousel at Mulbit Square in Yeouido Hangang Park, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, April 14, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Visitors ride a carousel at Mulbit Square in Yeouido Hangang Park, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, April 14, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Citizens board a carousel at Mulbit Square in Yeouido Hangang Park, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, April 14, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu