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Bamseom Island (Ecosystem Conservation Area)

Bamseom Island (Ecosystem Conservation Area)

밤섬 생태경관 보전지역 · Seoul · Parks & nature

Located at the Hangang River, Bamseom Island derives its name from its chestnut-like shape (bam in Korean). The island was designated as an Ecosystem Conservation Area by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 1999 and was later recognized as Ramsar Wetland in 2012. Now an uninhabited island, Bamseom Island was once home to around 443 people, who were relocated after the island was exploded as part of the Yeouido Development Project. Today, it is known as a habitat for numerous migratory birds and plant species. People can enjoy views of the Island from Bamseom Park. ·

TypeParks & nature
RegionSeoul
AddressYeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Getting there

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Within walking distance

Yeouido Hangang Park (여의도한강공원)
right next door

Yeouido Hangang Park

E-Land Cruise (Hangang River Ferry Cruise) (이랜드크루즈 (한강유람선))
600 m walk

E-Land Cruise (Hangang River Ferry Cruise) (이랜드크루즈 (한강유람선))

Seoul Cruise (서울크루즈)
700 m walk

Seoul Cruise

The National Assembly Building (국회의사당)
1.8 km away

The National Assembly Building

Sealala Water Park (씨랄라 워터파크)
2.9 km away

Sealala Water Park

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)
2.9 km away

Korean Martyrs' Museum

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)
2.9 km away

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)
3.1 km away

Hyosajeong Pavilion