Gaehwasan and Ara Observatories

A Gangseo viewpoint overlooking the Hangang, Banghwa Bridge's red arches and aircraft taking off and landing at Gimpo Airport.

Place information

Area

Gangseo-gu

Category

Scenic drives & night views

Address

San 81, Gaehwa-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Visit tip

After sunset, visit Gaehwasan's Bonghwajeong lookout for views of Banghwa Bridge's lights and the river at night.

Nearby sights

• Gaehwasan Ara Observatory and Sinseon Rock

  Panoramas across Banghwa Bridge, Haengjusanseong, the Hangang estuary and Gimpo Plain.

• Banghwa Bridge Night Viewpoint

  Photograph the red wing-like arches and traffic-light trails on Olympic-daero.

• Yaksasa Temple and Three-Story Stone Pagoda

  A historic temple nestled in Gaehwasan's quiet woodland.