On Sundays, picnic mats, music and footsteps replace the weekday traffic on this bridge.
Jamsugyo is the low bridge directly beneath Banpo Bridge, close to the surface of the Han River. Instead of looking down from an observation deck, you feel the river breeze at almost eye level. When the cars are gone, it feels less like central Seoul and more like a short escape from it.
Every Sunday until October 25, 2 to 10 p.m. Walking in is free and needs no booking; food and some activities cost extra. This fall is the last “car-free Sunday” season — the bridge is due to become fully pedestrian in late 2027.
Which Sunday should you go?
| Date | What’s on | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 | Food Road — around 100 food trucks along the bridge | 2–10 p.m. |
| Oct 11 | “Moonlight Jamsugyo” media art: lights and music across both bridges | 7–10 p.m. |
| Oct 18 | Yoga, stretching and meditation on the bridge | 5–8 p.m. |
| Oct 25 | Special program, to be announced | 2–10 p.m. |
On October 11, the light show starts after dark, so plan to arrive around sunset rather than at 2 p.m. Outdoor programs can change with the weather — check the official notice on the day.
How to get there
The easiest approach is from the south side: take the subway to Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7 and 9), follow signs for Banpo Hangang Park, and walk about 15 minutes to Moonlight Square (달빛광장) at the southern end of the bridge. Map search: 반포한강공원 달빛광장. Find on NAVER Map ↗
The bridge is closed to cars from noon to midnight on festival Sundays, and nearby roads get busy — public transport is much easier than driving or a taxi. How to use Naver Map in English →
What to do on the bridge
Start by simply walking the roughly 1.1 km across and back. The bridge sits so low that the river feels right beside you, especially in the middle section.
Food trucks line both ends of the bridge, with a shared eating area, and the festival uses reusable dishes instead of disposables. Near Moonlight Square and the north end there’s a play zone with an inflatable slide and games — popular with families.
Most programs are drop-in: just turn up and join. A few activities need advance registration, so if something specific catches your eye, check the notice first.
Stay for the evening
The festival now runs until 10 p.m., an hour later than before. Walk the bridge again after sunset, when the lights of Banpo Bridge and the city come on above you.
Start from Banpo Hangang Park near sunset and you’ll watch Seoul shift from day to night along the way — the part most visitors remember.