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Haneul Park, Seoul

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Part of a larger site built to commemorate the 17th FIFA World Cup, the lofty Haneul Park affords panoramic views of the site and mountains beyond. The park was actually built on a 15-year-old landfill site, which held 92 million tons of garbage. Haneul Park was built on the highest mountain of trash, which has been utterly transformed into a verdant hill, covered in various trees and flowering shrubs and grasses. Check out the various viewing platforms as you take the walkway to the top of the hill, and look out for the five wind-powered generators that feed the park its energy. A visit to Haneul Park represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Seoul travel itinerary planner to plot your vacation.

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Lee D

Visited the park in the 3rd week of Oct. A short walk from the world cup stadium and after 291 steps later will bring you to beautiful panoramic view of Han river and namsan. Endless eulalia grass wit... more »
Low L

After climbing 291 steps, you will feel so much closer to Mother Nature. It was a beautiful walk and you can see breathtaking views from the top - World Cup Stadium and Hangang River to name a few. more »
chabawander

Very beautiful place for engagement shoots and pictorials.It is walking distance from the world cup stadium but you have to take a small car to take you there ( from the ticket booth) as it is located... more »

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Daniela Tavernelli

Seoul world cup stadium exit 1, go further to the main road. U will see the haneul park's hill in front of u on the left. So close to the stadium by walk. Climbing the wooden stairs to the top of the hill is so easy and the view is awesome. So r the fields on top of the hill (where u can find a small place where u can drink and have a snack, and toilets) and the big steel sculpture u can step on from its inside and enjoying the awesome view. It is a perfect place for couples. It is romantic even in winter. I highly suggest it

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Suntae Park

Quick and nice outing in Seoul. Good walking with fresh air. You can have beautiful command of view including Han river.

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Lewis Lexter Yap

Nice to catch the sunset here. And when the grass blooms in autumn its a good place to get pictures. It gets pretty crowded on a weekend and expect long walks and cues on the stairs. If you dont want falling in line take a longer walk by the road

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Thomas Lew

Located across the world cup stadium. Need to climb 291 steps to reach the park. Very big and interesting for photo taking.

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Van cheung

remember dont go there in weekend are too many people, you eatimate at least 30 mins walking uphill is hard to do, obviously, you may see the amazing scenic on the top of the park.

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