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Guide to Visiting Haneul Park in Seoul (+ Best Time to Visit)

ByRoseanne Ducut

Haneul Park in Seoul takes a little extra effort to reach by public transit, but it’s worth the trip for its views and wide open nature.

I’ve visited twice now, and it’s especially beautiful during autumn and in the evening.

This guide covers everything you need to know before visiting Haneul Park, including how to get there, what to see, and when it’s best to go.

First time visiting South Korea? Make sure to read my essential South Korea travel tips.

Where is Haneul Park in Seoul?

A pathway lined with pampas grass leading towards the sunset at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.

Haneul Park is one of the five parks located within the World Cup Park area in Mapo-gu. It’s located on top of a hill along the Han River.

Name in Korean: 하늘공원 | Google Maps | Naver Maps

Address in Korean: 하늘공원의 주소는 서울특별시 마포구 월드컵로 107번지 입니다

Entrance Cost: free

Best Time to Visit Haneul Park (Season, Time of Day)

View of Haneul Park in autumn, Seoul, Korea, showcasing vibrant foliage in shades of red, orange, and green with city skyscrapers in the background and wooden paths winding through the landscape.

Autumn-Time

When I first visited in early November in 2024, I missed the peak of the Pampas Grass Festival of fiery red-pink Kochia flowers, but there was plenty of silver grass.

When I went again in the second week of November in 2025, all of the flora was in its peak due to a delayed autumn season.

It’s hard to predict the peak season in 2025. I recommend checking the Google Maps page for Haneul Park and sort the comments by newest for recent photos.

Note there are no more of the famous pink muhly grass.

Other Seasons

In summer, the park will be greener, while winter brings a drier landscape, though the sunset and night views are still worth it.

➡️ Regardless of seasons, if you can, visit just before sunset and stay til evening.

As a solo female traveler, I’ve always felt safe and there will be quite a bit of visitors into the late night.

Haneul Park Highlights & Best Photo Spots

While Haneul Park is most famous for its silver and kochia grass in autumn, there are also art displays, sunset views, and views of Han River and Seoul that are worth seeing.

Many of the art displays change per season.

Art Installations

A metal sculpture of a girl with a bow and arrow set amidst tall grass, with a sunset sky in the background at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.

Regardless of season, I believe the giant teddy bear will always be there.

A giant teddy bear sculpture made of straw, holding a pink heart, with visitors taking photos at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.

Silver Grass

A field of pampas grass with wind turbines in the background, captured at sunset at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.
A close-up of pampas grass swaying in the wind at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea, with soft light highlighting the feathery plumes.

If you visit Haneul Park during the autumn months of October and early November, you’ll likely see the Pampas Grass Festival with beautiful fields of light pink-silver eulalia grass.

Kochia Burning Bush

During the peak of autumn, you’ll also see a field of fiery red-pink Kochia.

A field of vibrant pink and red kochia bushes stretches across Haneul Park in Seoul, South Korea, showcasing the beauty of autumn. The cloudy sky above adds depth to the scene, while the park's walking paths and scattered trees create a peaceful natural ambiance.

Rest Areas

There will be plenty of aesthetic resting spots, some of which will be lit up at night.

A lit resting area with a gazebo and string lights in Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea, at night, with people gathered around.
A modern metal seating area with geometric designs, lit at night in Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.

Sunset Views

A stunning sunset view over a river and city skyline from Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.

If you visit just before sunset, walk towards the tail-end of the park where the giant bear is.

There will a viewing deck along the Han River to watch sunset views.

There are also smaller viewing decks to the left of here near the restroom.

Seasonal Art Displays

A decorative door display at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea, lit up at night with surrounding lanterns and stepping stones leading to the entrance.
A Halloween-themed display featuring stacked purple crates, vinyl records, and various decorations, illuminated at night at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.
A person crouched in front of a mirror reflecting a nighttime scene at Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea, surrounded by illuminated foliage.

Depending on the season, you may come across temporary art exhibits and installations.

I went just after Halloween, and the photos above were the art I saw (2023).

And these were some of the displays I saw last year in 2024:

A yellow lifeguard-style chair in Haneul Park, surrounded by tall silver grass under a pastel sunset sky.
Swing with geometric shapes at Haneul Park in autumn, Seoul, Korea, set against a backdrop of soft evening light and grassy fields.
Art installation featuring circular seating and a white pergola amidst autumn foliage in Haneul Park, Seoul, Korea.

How to Get to Haneul Park (Subway, Shuttle, or Walk)

A group of people walking along a wide path flanked by flowers and pampas grass at sunset in Haneul Park, Seoul, Korea.

By Public Transit:

Spoiler: Whether by bus or train, you will have to walk a bit.

Use Naver Map to get directions. Google underestimates the walking distance and time!

By bus:

Depending on where you coming from, buses 172 and 271 will stop at World Cup Stadium.

From there, it will be around a 25 to 30-minute walk.

A lot of it will be on flat paved paths and through the gigantic World Park, along with an overpass:

A blue pedestrian bridge overpass adorned with pink and purple flowers leading to Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea.

By train:

If you take the train, get off at either World Cup Stadium or Mapo-gu Office stations.

From there, it will be a 35 to 40-minute walk.

By taxi:

If you don’t want to walk, take an Uber or Kakao taxi and ask to be dropped off at the entrance to Haneul Park, where you will either take the stairs or shuttle to go up.

If you drive, there is a parking lot, and from there you can take the shuttle or stairs.

Haneul Park Shuttle Information

A person standing on wooden stairs leading to the entrance of Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea, overlooking a scenic cityscape with autumn foliage and distant high-rise buildings at sunset.

Once you get to the entrance of Haneul Park, you can either take the zigzag stairs up to the top (331 steps), or take the shuttle.

Shuttle cost: 3,000 won ($2 USD) for round-trip.

You may have to queue during the busy autumn season, but the shuttles come frequently.

By stairs:

I took the stairs up and back down. The views from the top of the Haneul Park entrance, especially during autumn and in the evening were some of my favorite views in Seoul.

A night view from Haneul Park in Seoul, Korea, showing the city lights and the park's wooden stairs lined with string lights, with the cityscape in the background.

Once at the top, you follow a flat pathway that will lead to the park.

A tree-lined walkway with lamps illuminating the path at dusk in Haneul Park, Seoul, Korea.

Take a Tour of Haneul Park

📍Haneul Park, one of the many hidden gems & pretty parks in Seoul. 🇰🇷

If you want to join a group tour of Haneul Park, you can join the Seoul City & Seasonal Hot Attractions One Day Tour which takes you to:

  • Haneul Park
  • Gamaksan Valley
  • Eunpyeong Hanok Village
  • Jingwansa Temple

Have fun exploring Haneul Park and check out the other best Parks in Seoul.

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Roseanne Ducut is a Filipina solo female traveler of over 10 years from the Bay Area, California. She creates ultimate travel itineraries + vlogs inspired by the rich history and pop culture in Asia. A veghead for over 17 years, Roseanne also writes vegan guides to help others plan their trips.