What are the opening hours of Seokchon Lake?

Daily 0:00 to 23:59. Visit Seoul lists the park as open 24 hours, free. Phone 02-412-0190.

How do I get to Seokchon Lake?

The nearest station is Jamsil (Lines 2 and 8), exit 2. Seokchon Lake is in Jamsil, Seoul.

How much does Seokchon Lake cost?

Nothing. Seokchon Lake is free to visit.

Park

Seokchon Lake

Jamsil, Seoul

Hours

Daily: 0:00 to 23:59

Visit Seoul lists the park as open 24 hours, free. Phone 02-412-0190.

Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Seokchon Lake water with apartment towers rising behind the tree lined shore in Seoul — Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

A lake in Jamsil split into West Lake and East Lake by Songpa-daero, with a path of about 2.5 km around it. Lotte World's Magic Island sits in the west lake.

Nearest station Jamsil (Lines 2 and 8), exit 2

Cost Free

Time needed 45 minutes

Best time Evening

Free

Insider tip

Visit Seoul puts a loop at 30 to 40 minutes. The tower lit up at night is the main view. Seoul's own site gives a 2.6 km trail.

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What's on at Seokchon Lake

Upcoming events at Seokchon Lake and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.

Garden Free

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival 2027

1 Apr to 6 Apr 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Seokchon Lake, Jamsil

Station Jamsil (Lines 2, 8) or Songpa Naru (Line 9)

The latest edition on Visit Korea ran Apr 2 to 6, 2025, free. The page says it generally runs late March to mid-April. The 2027 dates haven't been announced.

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Performance Starts in 3 days ₩7,000 to ₩30,000

Sungshin Educational Foundation 90th Anniversary Concert with the Community (지역사회와 함께하는 성신학원 창립 90주년 음악회)

5 Nov Lotte Concert Hall (롯데콘서트홀), Jamsil

Time 19:30

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Performance Starts in 14 days ₩20,000 to ₩100,000

Hahm Shin-ik and Symphony Song Masters Series VII “Brahms Festival” (함신익과 심포니 송 마스터즈 시리즈 VII 〈브람스 페스티벌〉)

16 Nov Lotte Concert Hall (롯데콘서트홀), Jamsil

Time 19:30

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Performance ₩80,000 to ₩380,000

Teodor Currentzis & Utopia Orchestra (11.17) (테오도르 쿠렌치스 & 유토피아 오케스트라 (11.17))

17 Nov Lotte Concert Hall (롯데콘서트홀), Jamsil

Time 19:30

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Performance ₩42,000 to ₩380,000

Teodor Currentzis & Utopia Orchestra (11.18) (테오도르 쿠렌치스 & 유토피아 오케스트라 (11.18))

18 Nov Lotte Concert Hall (롯데콘서트홀), Jamsil

Time 19:30

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Smaller local events nearby

Weekend performances at Seoul Nori Madang Performance
Saturdays and Sundays. Next: Sat 7 Nov · Seoul Nori Madang, 124 Jamsil-ro
Performances are held every Saturday and Sunday at 15:00, and admission is free. The venue is closed on Mondays.
Free · 15:00 · Map · Source: Visit Seoul (Seoul Tourism Organization)

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Nearby

Lotte World Adventure Landmark · 5 min walk A theme park opened in 1989 with an indoor section and an outdoor Magic Island on an artificial island in Seokchon Lake. Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky Viewpoint · 5 min walk The observatory on floors 117 to 123 of Lotte World Tower, about 500 m up. Lotte World Aquarium Landmark · 6 min walk An aquarium in the basement of Lotte World Mall with 13 themed zones and about 55,000 animals from over 650 species. Hanguk Jip Lotte World Mall Food · 6 min walk A Korean restaurant on the fifth floor of Lotte World Mall, listed with yukhoe bibimbap and Jeonju bibimbap as signature dishes. Aqua Garden Cafe Cafe · 6 min walk A cafe and dessert shop on the first basement level of Lotte World Mall. Songridan-gil Shopping · 7 min walk A street of cafes and small restaurants near the west lake of Seokchon, close to Songpanaru Station.

Around Jamsil

A tower observatory, a theme park and a lake loop in one district

Jamsil is Songpa's entertainment district. Lotte World Tower, Lotte World Mall and Lotte World Adventure all connect to Jamsil Station. Seokchon Lake gives a free walk, and Olympic Park and the baseball stadium are on other stations.

Jamsil has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 5 landmarks, 2 shops, 2 parks and gardens, 1 viewpoint, 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 1 cafe. Read the Jamsil guide.

Lotte World Mall Shopping · 7 min walk
Seoul Baekje Museum Museum · 16 min walk
Mongchontoseong Fortress and Museum of History Landmark · 23 min walk
World Peace Gate Landmark · 23 min walk
Olympic Park Park · 2.2 km away
Jamsil Baseball Stadium Landmark · 2.6 km away

Good to know

What are the opening hours of Seokchon Lake?: Daily 0:00 to 23:59. Visit Seoul lists the park as open 24 hours, free. Phone 02-412-0190.
How do I get to Seokchon Lake?: The nearest station is Jamsil (Lines 2 and 8), exit 2. Seokchon Lake is in Jamsil, Seoul.
How much does Seokchon Lake cost?: Nothing. Seokchon Lake is free to visit.
How long do you need at Seokchon Lake?: Plan for 45 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Seokchon Lake?: Evening.

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