Romantic by Day, Dreamy by Night! Seoul’s Haneul Park "Silver Grass Festival" Begins, Featuring a 49-Acre Golden Sea of Flowers
This golden sea of flowers is so photogenic~
Summary
- The annual Seoul Silver Grass Festival, a highlight of the city's autumn season, is held at Haneul Park within World Cup Park.
- The vast 200,000-square-meter field of silver grass creates a golden wave by day, and during the festival, the park extends its hours to open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Combining colorful light shows with its high-altitude vantage point, the park offers panoramic views of the Seoul skyline and the Han River at night.
- Entry is free, and its convenient location in Mapo-gu makes it a perfect addition to any autumn itinerary.
Beyond the swirling ginkgo leaves and crimson maples, autumn in Seoul brings another seasonal beauty: silver grass. Every October, Haneul Park within Mapo-gu’s World Cup Park turns a brilliant gold. The highly anticipated Seoul Silver Grass Festival has returned, inviting visitors into a 49-acre autumnal wonderland.
A 49-acre sea of golden flowers
Haneul Park was originally built as an ecological park to protect local flora and fauna. The site was once a landfill, but after years of restoration, it has become a favorite oasis for Seoul residents and travelers. Inside the park, silver grass grows taller than most visitors, swaying in the breeze like gentle golden waves. Wandering through the flower field paths, every snapshot looks perfectly autumnal, offering a momentary escape from the city’s frantic pace into a rare sense of peace and quiet.
Limited-time evening light show
To protect local wildlife, Haneul Park is normally closed to the public at night. During the Silver Grass Festival, however, the park stays open later, extending its hours from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Once night falls, dazzling lights bathe the silver grass fields in a kaleidoscope of colors, creating a dreamlike atmosphere completely different from the daytime. Since Haneul Park sits on a high hill, walking to the observatory at the park’s edge also offers a sweeping view of the Han River and the shimmering lights of downtown Seoul.
To capture both the day and night views, try arriving at Haneul Park around 4:00 PM. You can catch the golden fields under the setting sun, then simply stay to experience the light show and night scenery.
Seoul Silver Grass Festival (서울억새축제)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
📍 95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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