{"id":2877,"date":"2026-06-01T13:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T04:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/%ed%8f%ac%eb%9f%ac%eb%8d%b0%ec%9d%b4-%ed%8c%94%eb%8b%b9-%ec%84%9c%ec%9a%b8-%ea%b7%bc%ea%b5%90-%ed%95%9c%ea%b0%95%eb%b7%b0-%ec%b9%b4%ed%8e%98-%ed%8c%94%eb%8b%b9-%eb%a6%ac%eb%b2%84%ec%82%ac\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:58:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T04:58:32","slug":"forday-paldang-han-river-view-cafe-near-seoul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/en\/%ed%8f%ac%eb%9f%ac%eb%8d%b0%ec%9d%b4-%ed%8c%94%eb%8b%b9\/","title":{"rendered":"Forday Paldang Cafe \u2014 Han River View Cafe near Seoul, Paldang Riverside Night Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forday Paldang<\/strong>is a riverside terrace cafe about 40 minutes by car from Seoul, sitting right in front of the Han River at Paldang. It stays open until 10 p.m., so you can enjoy everything from the sunset glow to the moon rising over the river and the string lights along the terrace at night. If you're looking for a Han River view cafe near Seoul, I wanted to share my honest visit.<\/p>\n

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Forday Paldang's signature \u2014 a slice of strawberry cheesecake, iced drinks, and the Han River night view behind.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is Forday Paldang<\/h2>\n

It's a large cafe on the Han River in Wabu-eup, Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do. The highlight is the long outdoor terrace facing the river \u2014 sit at the white mesh tables and you get an unobstructed view of the water, the city lights across the river, and the distant mountain ridges. By day, yellow coreopsis flowers line the riverside walking path; at night, string lights and city lights reflected on the water create a romantic mood. It's pet-friendly too, so it's great for a stroll with your dog.<\/p>\n

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Item<\/th>\nInfo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Address<\/td>\n87 Gyeonggang-ro 926beon-gil, Wabu-eup, Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hours<\/td>\nDaily 10:00\u201322:00 (open through the night view)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
https:\/\/seoulnote.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/do_featured_en.jpg<\/td>\n031-577-2505<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature Menu<\/td>\nAll-day brunch, Hong Kong waffle, strawberry cheesecake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Features<\/td>\nHan River (Paldang) riverside terrace \u00b7 pet-friendly \u00b7 parking available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Atmosphere \u2014 from sunset to night view<\/h3>\n

The best thing about Forday Paldang is how the mood completely changes with the time of day. Arrive at sunset for the soft scenery of riverside coreopsis and golden light; after dark, enjoy the moon over the river and the night view created by the terrace string lights. Since it's open late, it's worth aiming for the blue hour (the blue sky just after sunset).<\/p>\n

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The moon over the river and string lights running along the terrace. City lights reflect on the calm water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\ud83d\udca1 Visit tip<\/strong> \u2014 If you want to catch the night view, arrive about 30 minutes before sunset so you can enjoy both the sunset and the night view in one go. Riverside terrace seats fill up on weekend evenings, so going a little early helps.<\/div>\n
HOT<\/span>\ud83d\uddfa See Forday Paldang location & map<\/span>Find directions and parking info on Naver Map<\/span><\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

Signature menu<\/h2>\n

Forday Paldang is known for its all-day brunch (brunch you can order from morning to evening) and Hong Kong waffles. My top pick, though, is the strawberry cheesecake<\/strong>. Soft cheesecake topped with big strawberries and a dusting of sugar powder \u2014 it looks lovely, isn't too sweet, and pairs perfectly with the river view. Add an iced chocolate and an iced latte and you've got the perfect dessert set against the night view.<\/p>\n

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Cheesecake topped with big strawberries, plus iced chocolate and latte. Great to enjoy in the river breeze.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inside the cafe<\/h3>\n

The outdoor terrace is the signature, but on cold or rainy days the indoor seating is also spacious and comfortable. Some seats have river views through the large windows, so you can still enjoy the view from inside.<\/p>\n

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Spacious, comfortable indoor seating. You can relax here regardless of the weather.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My honest review<\/h2>\n

There are plenty of Han River view cafes in Seoul, but Forday Paldang stands out for how close it sits to the river with a wide-open view. The night scenery was especially impressive \u2014 city lights reflected on the water and string lights came together, and the photos turned out beautifully. By day, the riverside coreopsis and walking path make it great for family or pet outings; by night, it's a perfect date course. Drink and dessert prices are about average for a large view cafe, which feels fair given the view.<\/p>\n

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Yellow coreopsis flowers along the riverside walking path. By day, this view is a charm all its own.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to get there<\/h2>\n

Driving from Seoul is easiest \u2014 take Olympic-daero \u2192 Misa-daero toward Paldang, about 40 minutes. By public transport, you can reach it via the Gyeongui-Jungang Line Paldang Station<\/strong> or Deokso Station<\/strong>and a short taxi ride. Best of all, Forday Paldang sits along the Han River drive route toward Gapyeong, Nami Island and Yangpyeong<\/strong>, making it a great stop on a day trip from Seoul.<\/p>\n

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Visit info<\/th>\nSummary<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Location<\/td>\nWabu-eup, Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do (Han River, Paldang)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
If you're looking for a<\/td>\nAbout 40 min by car (via Olympic-daero & Misa-daero)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Transit<\/td>\nGyeongui-Jungang Line Paldang\/Deokso Station + taxi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recommended time<\/td>\nSunset to night view (blue hour highly recommended)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pair with<\/td>\nGapyeong, Nami Island & Yangpyeong drive course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Recommended Course to Pair With<\/h2>\n

Here's a great day-trip route from Seoul centered on Forday Paldang.<\/p>\n