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Haneul Park
World Cup Park is made up of five parks: Haneul Park, Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park. Haneul Park derives its name, which means ‘sky’ in Korean, from its status as the park with the highest elevation in the area. To get to the top you must first climb a staircase of 290 steps or take the winding hiking trail. The top of the park offers impressive views of the city.
The redwood tree path at Haneul Park is about 900 meters long. This popular path is lined with tall redwood trees in harmony with the thick groves of trees in the park. To reach the path, take the road to the left at the base of the stairway that leads to the park. Go straight and follow the road when it turns to the right to arrive at the unpaved, redwood-lined path. In autumn every year, the Seoul Eulalia Festival is held at the top of the park to highlight the magnificent field of reeds. Walk among the reeds that move with the wind like silver waves to feel autumn at its fullest.
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Address: Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Directions: World Cup Stadium Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1. 13-minute walk. Once you arrive at Haneul Park, cross the bridge and take the path to the left in front of the stairs. Go straight until you reach the Redwood Tree Path.
Nearby attractions: World Cup Park, Nanji Hangang Park, Seoul World Cup Stadium
Gwangjingyo Bridge
Cloud Bridge in Seoul Forest, which boasts beautiful autumn scenery, takes you to the Hangang riverside area. Walk along the road on the upper side of the river, and you will reach Ttukseom Hangang Park under Cheongdamdaegyo Bridge. Ttukseom Hangang Park is a large riverside park spanning 11.5 kilometers in length. The park features various facilities including a music fountain and swimming pools. The music fountain behind the park plaza spouts jets of water 15 meters high, and the water dances along with the music.
When you reach Gwangjingyo Bridge, make sure to go up the bridge. Along both sides of the street you will find wide sidewalks. Midway on the bridge, there are observatories and gardens where you can rest while taking in the view of the Hangang River. Located under the bridge is a café called Riverview 8th Avenue.
The name derives from the fact that the café is located on the eighth pillar of the bridge. The cafe is also popular among fans of Korean dramas as it is one of the filming locations of Iris (2009).
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Address: Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Directions: Seoul Forest Station (Seoul Subway Bundang Line), Exit 3. Walk for 5 minutes.
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