Day 5: Haneul Park

Looking for a picturesque park to visit during autumn? Then, look no further! We highly recommend you to visit Haneul Park (also known as Sky Park) and be prepared to gasp in awe with its scenic views. 😍

It was sunny but chilly when we went here, just a perfect weather to wander into this beautiful park away from the city's hustle and bustle. 🌤

How to go? Take the subway to World Cup Stadium Station on Line 6 and head out at Exit 1. Once you're here look for the East Gate of the stadium, walk upstairs. Keep heading westward until you see the park in the distant.

 

Enjoy the endless views of colorful autumn trees. 🍂🍁

Just keep walking up to this area and go downstairs. You should see a huge open ground for you to walk towards the mountain-looking hill.

Don't let the opportunity pass and strike a pose while crossing the pedestrian lane. 📸🚶🏼‍♀️

Another line of autumn trees! Sit for awhile here to regain energy. 💪🏻 Trust me, you'll need it later! 😉

 

Or you might want to go for a photoshoot again with your chinggu? 📸👯

Follow the maps along your way until you see this overpass decorated with flowers. 🌸 Go straight ahead and you will find yourself at the base of the park.

See that zigzag stairs? 😵 This is what they call the "Stairway to Heaven". You will need to climb 291 steps before you can fully see the paradise. Aja!

Uh oh! Not yet there! Don't worry, there were chairs for you to rest right after climbing. 😓

 

Along our way, we have passed by these cute children who seems to be having their fieldtrip.

Finally! We have reached the park and were welcomed with this vast field of "Eulalia Grass" under the clear blue sky. 🌾 Feels like we're dreaming!

Want a closer look? 👀

It was surreal seeing the hues of yellow and green grass slowly rippling in the wind. 💛💛💛

Of course, we had our photos taken! Most of our time here was spent taking pictures. 😂 We can't help, it was so instagram-worthy. Here are some of them. We found orangy grass that's really perfect for a dramatic pose. HAHAHA! Work it girls! 🤷🏼‍♀️

 

There is also an observation deck in the middle of the field which is called "Bowl Full of Sky". It is where you can have breathtaking views of Seoul. From here you will see Han River, Bukhansan Mountain, Namsan Mountain and the highest building of Seoul, 63 Building. Sorry I forgot to take a picture of how the deck looks like, but here is the view on top. 🔭

 

 

We also walk going back. For those who may get tired from walking, there is a shuttle to take you back down.

Enchanting isn't it? Who would believe it was once a mountain of garbage? Kudos to Seoul Metropolitan Government for transforming it into an ecological park. 👏🏻 It is now a popular spot amongst the locals for photoshoots and picnics.

Absolutely a perfect place to feel the refreshing breeze and immerse into the beauty of nature. 🍃 No wonder this ended up being our most favorite and most photogenic spot in Korea during our trip. 👍🏻 Know other parks worth checking out? Share them with us in the comment section below!