Part 2: How to Enjoy Hangang Ramen & Sunset Picnic in Seoul

🍜 Part 2: How to Enjoy Hangang Ramen & Sunset Picnic in Seoul

If you're visiting Seoul and want to experience something truly local, simple, and unforgettable —
you must try eating ramen while watching the sunset at Hangang (Han River).

This isn’t just a meal. It’s a moment. A vibe. A true piece of everyday Korean life.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to enjoy the iconic Hangang ramen experience and have the perfect sunset picnic by the river — even if it’s your first time.

πŸš‡ How to Get to Yeouido Hangang Park

Yeouido is the most accessible and beginner-friendly park for this experience.

  • Subway Line 5 → Get off at Yeouinaru Station (μ—¬μ˜λ‚˜λ£¨μ—­)

  • Use Exit 2 and walk straight down — the Han River is right in front of you!

πŸ’‘ There’s no entrance fee. You’re walking into one of Seoul’s most beloved free spaces.

🧺 Step 1: Rent Picnic Gear

If you didn’t bring anything — no problem!
Look for rental shops near Yeouinaru Station Exit 1, such as:

  • “Byeolbit Tent” (λ³„λΉ›ν…νŠΈ)

  • Rental includes: mats, tents, tables, fairy lights, cushions

  • πŸ’° About ₩40,000 for 3 hours (fits 2–4 people)

Set up only in designated tent zones — look for clear signs in English & Korean.

🍜 Step 2: Cook Hangang Ramen Like a Local

Here comes the highlight!

  1. Go to the CU or GS25 convenience store in the park

  2. Pick your ramen: Shin Ramyeon, Jin Ramyeon, Buldak, etc.

  3. Grab eggs, cheese, or sausage if you want to level it up

  4. Use the self-serve ramen cooker outside the store:

    • Open lid halfway, insert soup base

    • Press the cooking button

    • Wait for 3–4 minutes

    • Stir and eat!

πŸ₯š Pro tip: Add an egg at the 1-minute mark and stir gently. Trust us.

Ramen + river breeze + skyline = unforgettable combo!

πŸŒ‡ Step 3: Watch the Sunset

Yeouido is one of the best places in Seoul to watch the sunset.
Here’s how to enjoy it:

  • Find a spot near the riverside path with open views

  • Lay down your mat or sit on the grass

  • Grab your ramen and drinks

  • Watch the sun slowly dip behind the skyline of 63 Building and bridges

πŸ’‘ Go between 4 PM – 7 PM for the full golden-hour glow.

πŸ§ƒ Optional Add-ons for the Perfect Picnic

  • Drinks: Iced tea, beer, Korean rice wine (makgeolli)

  • Snacks: Triangle kimbap, fried chicken, tteokbokki

  • Entertainment: A Bluetooth speaker, board game, or just good company

  • Photos: Golden hour is your best friend. Capture the light!

πŸ›΅ Bonus Tip: Order Food Delivery to the Park

Use Korean food apps like:

  • Baemin (λ°°λ‹¬μ˜λ―Όμ‘±)

  • Yogiyo (μš”κΈ°μš”)

✅ Find the “배달쑴 (Delivery Zone)” signs around the park
✅ Enter the zone name/address into the app
✅ Enjoy hot food delivered to your picnic spot

🚚 Yes, you can have pizza or chicken delivered to the grass.

🧼 Facilities & Convenience

ItemAvailability
Restrooms✅ Clean and available
Trash bins✅ Separated for recycling
Convenience store✅ 24-hour GS25 & CU
Ramen machines✅ Multiple per store
Nearby rentals✅ Exit 1 of Yeouinaru Station

✅ Summary Checklist

  • ✅ Subway: Line 5 → Yeouinaru Station → Exit 2

  • ✅ Buy ramen at CU or GS25

  • ✅ Use the ramen cooking machine

  • ✅ Watch the sunset around 6–7 PM

  • ✅ Optional: Order delivery or bring your own snacks

  • ✅ Clean up after yourself — use the recycling bins!

🌟 Final Thoughts

Eating ramen by the Han River at sunset is more than a trend.
It’s an experience that captures the essence of Seoul — simple, warm, and shared with others.

If you do just one thing that locals do in summer… let it be this.

πŸ“Έ Tag your moment: #HangangRamen #SunsetVibes #GoKoreaLife 





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