Seoul Olympic Park is home to the largest stadium in South Korea, and it is said that one would require roughly 3 hours to explore the entire park. This huge park is further divided into smaller parks, namely the Leisure Sports Park, Cultural Art Park, History Experience Park and the Environment Eco-park.
The park is located in Jamsil, a place famous for all things Lotte, with Lotte World and Lotte Tower being the main attractions in this area.
In September and October, Seoul Olympic Park comes to life with flowers in full bloom. The fields are painted in a sea of orange, pink and a variety of colours, with locals heading down to witness this amazing natural phenomenon.
It’s not easy, maybe even impossible, to find fields of flowers (or even flowers) in Singapore. Seoul Olympic Park is the perfect place for those who want to escape from the city, relax and experience nature’s beauty.
Also, if you find yourself arriving in Seoul too early for the peak autumn foliage, Seoul Olympic Park is one the best alternatives to include in your itinerary.
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Yellow Cosmos Fields
Also known as the Wild Flower Garden, the fields here are filled with bright red poppies in spring. But come September, these fields will be filled with bright orange and pink cosmos flowers. (mainly orange though)
Right beside the yellow cosmos field, there’s a field of white and purple flowers. We’re not really sure what these flowers are, but we know that they don’t seem to have that same wow effect as the yellow cosmos fields. Because of that, this field is less popular and not gaining as much attention.
If you’re planning on taking an #ootd, make sure to position yourself right in the middle of the field to get the best shot. We recommend avoiding weekends and going on a weekday instead. This way, you avoid the crowd and it will be easier to get better shots.
Rose Garden
A stone’s throw away from the Yellow Cosmos Fields is the Rose Garden.
Right beside the K-art Hall, the Rose Garden is filled with roses of different colours, it’s a romantic place to stroll during sunset. Maybe pop the question to your significant other here?
Pink Muhly Grass
The latest Instagram trend is the Pink Muhly Grass. As autumn approaches, these patches of pink muhly grass start making an appearance all over the Korean Peninsula, with the peak blooming period ranging from late September to early November.
Usually, Korean locals travel all the way to places like Gyeongju and Yangju just to catch a glimpse of the Pink Muhly Grass. However, if you’re short on time and unable to travel out, fear not – you can find them in Seoul as well.
In Seoul, when people think of Pink Muhly Grass, they think of Jamwon Hangang Park. It’s slightly on the crowded side due to the increasing popularity of the Pink Muhly. We, on the other hand, like to avoid crowds and were thrilled when we found a patch of Pink Muhly Grass in Seoul Olympic Park.
The texture of the Pink Muhly is interesting, and not as soft as you’d expect them to be. But hey, as long as the photo looks dreamy right?
The Lone Tree
Other names for this attraction include ‘The Single Tree’ or ‘The Lonely Tree’.
There’s just something about trees that make them Instaworthy. In Singapore, we used to have the famous Punggol Instagram Tree. It was a popular photoshoot spot because let’s be honest, in Singapore, you just don’t have that many photoshoot locations. When the tree was removed, there wasn’t an alternative for the tree immediately, until Jurong Lake Gardens came up with an artificial Instagram tree not long after.
But nothing beats the real deal.
The Lone Tree in Seoul Olympic Park is a real tree (in case you were wondering) and it stands in a field of grass near the Mongchongtoseong Fortress. If you happen to see a tree in the middle of nowhere, that’s probably it.
This is a photo we took back in winter, 2017. In winter, the name ‘The Lone Tree’ felt very apt, but in late summer, the tree gives off an entirely different vibe. After 2 years, it seems that although the tree needs additional support now, it still looks grand and beautiful.
How to Go to Seoul Olympic Park
Seoul Olympic Park is easily accessible via Subway.
Nearest subway stations include
- Jamsil Station (Line 2)
- Olympic Park Station (Line 5) Exit 3
- Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8) Exit 1
Cover Photo Credits: Right photo @lee___bh on Instagram.
