When you travel to South Korea, you may easily reach several breathtaking parks and gardens. Some charge an entrance fee, while others welcome guests without charge. Some of the nation’s natural beauties, including the well-known Nami Island in Gapyeong County, are far from Seoul.
Numerous parks in Seoul are well-liked due to their scenic beauty. Due to its Japanese pampas, Ginkgo maple trees, and grass fields, Haneul Park in Mapo-gu is a park that is especially popular during the autumn months. The pampas grass is the park’s most popular section, attracting Koreans from around the country and international tourists!
In Seoul, South Korea, there is a sizable park called Haneul Park. It was formerly a landfill. However, the Landfill Recovery Project, which began in 1996, turned it into a park. One of the five sizable parks in the World Cup Park, Haneul Park is unquestionably the most well-liked. Additionally, it is the highest point in World Cup Park, providing visitors with a beautiful perspective of Seoul.
ALL ABOUT HANEUL PARK
Haneul means “Sky” in Korean, and Haneul Park is so named because it is regarded as the park in Seoul closest to the sky. This park offers the most excellent sky views! If you visit during May, everything is green and lush, but if you visit during fall, everything is pink, brown, and gorgeous warm tones!
Haneul Park is very accessible. A single ride costs 2,000 KRW, while a return trip costs 3,000 KRW. Admission to Haneul Park is free. Thus, in most cases, paying for your fare is only necessary if you want to visit.
Many pictures are shot with the silver grass if you look through the #HaneulPark hashtags on Instagram, especially around the fall. October is usually when the silver grass blooms. So, the Annual Silver Grass celebration happens during this year.
For those who love the outdoors and photography, Haneul Park is the ideal location. The view balcony is a great place to have coffee from the cafe while taking in the splendor of Seoul during the day.
Haneul Park has handicapped parking and accessible bathrooms. Restrooms and convenience store are also accessible for people who plan to stay longer than a few hours. Except for the annual Silvergass Festival, when they are open till the evening, Haneul Park is open daily from 8.30 AM to 6 PM.
NEW UPDATE ABOUT HANEUL PARK
Haneul Park is open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but only during the Annual Silvergrass Festival. This information is from Visit Seoul. If you are visiting too early or too late in the day, it is preferable to phone +82-2-1330 (Korea Travel Hotline) first.
