Visit These Hidden Parks In Seoul, South Korea

Escape from all the noise and visit these beautiful parks
by Bianca Katipunan | August 03, 2020

Known for its busy streets and tall skyscrapers, Seoul is one of the most technologically advanced parts of the world. But nestled in some parts of the city are beautiful parks that will make you forget about the busyness around you and slow down, even for just a moment. If you’re looking to find a sense of calm in the middle of the fast-paced city, here are some parks you should visit.

Haneul Park

 

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This beautiful park was once a landfill area. In 1996, it was converted into a park as part of the Landfill Recovery Project. Now, the park gives tourists an amazing view of Seoul. You’ll be able to live your inner Goblin dreams thanks to the park’s breathtaking trees and plants that’s perfect for any aesthetic Instagram post. The park is open from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Location: 487-48 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoullo 7017

This Skypark was once Seoul Station’s overpass, which was built because of the growing traffic in the city. This overpass connected the northern and southern parts of the city. Many years later, it was turned into Seoullo 7017, a Skypark where people can enjoy the beautiful view of the city. The Skypark has numerous establishments where tourists can buy food and drinks to enjoy while walking around the park. The park is open for 24 hours so tourists can enjoy seeing Seoul’s city life at any hour of the day.

Location: 18 Toegye-ro, Namdaemunno 5(o)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Mangwon Hangang Park

 

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🍃ᴇᴀʀʟʏ sᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ ɴɪɢʜᴛ ɪɴ ᴍᴀɴɢᴡᴏɴ ʜᴀɴɢᴀɴɢ ᴘᴀʀᴋ Mangwon Hangang Park in Mapo-gu has been consistently loved by many people with its well-established resting areas, including, lawns where you can enjoy picnics and trails where you can have a light walk.💕 During the magic hour period on a clear day, you can observe the picturesque sunset of Hangang River. What about walking along the trails of Mangwon Hangang Park?🚶‍♂️ You can capture Frigate Seoul🚢 and Seongsandaegyo Bridge🌉 with reddish sky as the background, and after sunset, you can enjoy nature with the cool breeze of Hangang River under the clear night sky. Feel the early summer night in Magwon Hangang Park! #ISeoulU#Seoul#seoulcity#seoulkorea#seoulnation#seoullovers#iloveseoul#seoullife#lifeinseoul#exploreseoul#discoverseoul#visitseoul#seoultravel#seoulsearching#ig_seoul#seoulsnap#seoulview#hangangpark#seoulnightview#seongsanbridge#hangang#hanriver#hangangriver#mangwonhangangpark#mangwon#망원한강공원#서울함#성산대교

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If you’re looking for a park that offers many recreational activities, this place is for you. Mangwon Hangang Park is located near the famous Han River. Guests can enjoy multiple activities like fishing, cycling, biking, and even water sports. You can also book a ferry tour since the park is a ferry dock. The park is open for 24 hours so guests can visit any time of the day.

Location: 04005  467 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Heunginjimun Park

 

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This small park in Dongdaemun is the perfect place to admire Seoul’s history as well as its technology, as the views from here show a combination of old and new buildings. Heunginjimun Park is a hidden park located near Heunginjimun Gate. It’s best to come here in the early evening so you can enjoy the sunset and watch the city lights.

Location: 288 Jong-ro, Jongno 5(o).6(yuk)ga-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Olympic Park Seoul

 

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Made in 1988 for the Seoul Olympics, the Olympic Park remains one of the most impressive leisure spaces in the city. It is, of course, a great option to relax on the weekend and be ready to walk: the whole tour takes around 3 hours to complete. You can also do the Stamp Tour visiting nine different spots in the park. If you finish before 7:00 pm. you even can receive a gift!. These are some shots of the weekend expedition! ☻ #olympicparkseoul #globalseoulmate #gsm2020 #visitseoul #songpa #songpa_official

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Enjoy the cold breeze at this Olympic Park Seoul, which was the location of the 1988 Olympics. Today, it has become a place where the residents of Seoul can enjoy some fresh air away from the city. Visitors can enjoy taking pictures of the park’s attractions like World Peace Gate, Mongchon Fortress Walking Paths, 88 Lake, Wild Flower Garden, and Rose Plaza.

Location: 424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Which of these parks would you like to visit first?