So, I recently started traveling around the world with a friend, and one of our stops on this trip was Seoul, South Korea — specifically Sky Park. We’d heard there were lots of silver grass fields and beautiful sunsets there, perfect for taking tons of photos and satisfying my photography hobby. But what we didn’t expect was that besides the rumored silver grass, there were also so many couples up there as well!!How can us singles handle this?! No, just me — my friend is also in a relationship... But honestly, the place is really beautiful and relaxing. You can enjoy the breeze while slowly walking around, observing your surroundings. It feels like you've entered a paradise, far away from the chaos of everyday life.
I’ll share the specific transportation details and how to get up the mountain at the end of this article,but for now, let’s take a break from the hustle and bustle for a bit.
If you want to enjoy the most beautiful side of Sky Park, I actually don’t recommend coming on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays. Just imagine how crowded Mong Kok in Hong Kong gets on the weekend — you’ll get the idea. It’s packed with people, not much different from a regular shopping day. How can you really enjoy it then? Of course, also check the local weather. I was lucky that day — no rain, and I even got to see a rare sunset.
Sky Park is actually bigger than you might think. If you’re coming with your partner, you could come here after lunch and stay until evening. You two can/walk together along the various paths, creating beautiful memories. I saw quite a few couples “showing off” that day — taking photos, hugging, feeding each other — all those classic couple activities you’d expect to find here.If you’re single, I suggest bringing sunglasses,in case the flash reflections are too strong and cause permanent blindness.But if you’re a photographer looking to shoot a series of couple moments, this is actually a great spot.
Here, as long as you’re willing to walk around with your camera, finding couples to photograph is definitely not difficult.
A couple enjoying the sunset together.
But you might ask, is this tourist spot very crowded?
Maybe because it wasn’t a holiday, the crowd wasn’t as big as expected, and it’s not an overly popular place. I didn’t see any tour groups that day, just a bunch of locals on dates. As long as you avoid the park’s popular central stage or the purple silver grass area, it should be a really pleasant visit.
Also, I think this place isn’t only great for taking pictures of couples, but it’s also a fantastic spot for natural landscape photography — you can find inspiration in lots of unexpected subjects here.
Of course, you can spend all day taking photos of the silver grass here, and no one will kick you out, so feel free.
Seoul — Sky Park is truly a wonderful place.
－－－－－Transportation Info and Detailed Map－－－－－
First, here's the route map.
Walking from the station to Sky Park takes about 30 minutes, and aside from one particularly steep stair section, the rest is pretty manageable.
You can take Seoul Subway Line 6 (KTX) and get off at World Cup Stadium Station, Exit 1. When you come out of the station, you’ll see a huge building. Actually, the outside of the building has helpful signs showing nearby attractions and directions — a very thoughtful design.
Walk along the perimeter of the building, and you’ll see a row of bike racks on the right. Keep going forward
for about 3–5 minutes, and you’ll see a large road on the left. Continue walking, and you’ll come to a big intersection with traffic lights.
After crossing, you’ll reach the parking lot. Once inside, go right, and you’ll pass a pet park along the way — you might capture some fun scenes there. (P.S.: You can also wait for the park’s eco-friendly electric shuttle at the parking lot — round trip costs 3,000 won), but walking is still recommended to enjoy the varied scenery.
Before long, you’ll reach a corner. Turn into the corner and continue left, and you’ll see a major road outside.
After turning, you’ll see a blue bridge ahead, with the road on the right. Walk toward the blue bridge.
After getting on the bridge, turn right. After crossing the bridge, you’ll see an extra-long flight of stairs ahead—climbing up leads you to the entrance of Sky Park.
This staircase has a total of 293 steps (Why do I know? Because I actually counted them...). The park management even thoughtfully marked the current step count every ten steps.
From the staircase, you can enjoy one of Seoul’s most spectacular views, but don’t just snap photos here—there are even better sights waiting for you higher up.
After climbingthe epic 293 steps, you’ll finally reach the top. Walk to the right, where there are no more stairs ahead—don’t worry, just keep going straight and you’ll arrive at Sky Park.
You’ve made it. The entire journey from start to finish takes about half an hour, but it’s a pleasant walk. Also, since Seoul is located relatively far from the equator, there’s a significant temperature difference between day and night, and it gets very cold at night—so bring an extra layer to stay warm.
Although Sky Park is free and open 365 days a year, there are daily opening hours: 0900–1930. So remember not to stay too late, or you might get locked in, haha. Additionally, autumn weekdays (Monday to Thursday, when it’s not a public holiday) are recommended for the best views. After dark, you can descend the same way you came. The city streetlights will illuminate the path, but it’s still a good idea to bring a flashlight. Near the staircase, there are star-shaped streetlights that guide your way, so no worries. It’s also a great spot for couples to take romantic photos—maybe even capture some memories together. And if you’re not done taking photos, the staircase area offers a completely different nighttime view of Seoul, which is equally stunning.
Finally, thank you for reading my post. This is my first blog article, and there may be plenty of typos—but I hope you can feel the same experience I had during this trip. Thanks,
Quick summary:
Time needed from departure point: About 30 minutes from World Cup Stadium Station
Sky Park opening hours: 0900–1930 (free entry, 365 days a year)
Recommended time to visit: Autumn, Monday to Thursday (non-holiday days).
Note: Large temperature variations between day and night—bring warm clothing.
Restrooms and a small convenience store are available.
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