Olympic Park Audio Guide & Tour — Things to Do in Seoul, Korea

About

Olympic Park is a large-scale comprehensive park in the city center created to commemorate the hosting of the Seoul Olympics. Centered around Mongchontoseong, which embraces the history of Baekje, and the surrounding Mongchonhaeja, wide lawns and walking trails are created, harmonizing nature and history. Throughout the park, various concert halls and sports facilities, including the KSPO DOME, and world-class sculptures are installed, and it is full of attractions and resting spaces called the 9 Views of Olympic Park, such as the Lone Tree, Wildflower Maru, and Rose Plaza, making it great for enjoying walks and photography.

Stories you can hear here

10 stories · about 15 min

IntroThe 10-Meter Lone Tree on the Field28 sec
SpotWorld Peace GateA Painting of Four Spirits Beneath 24-Meter Wingsabout 2 min
SpotMongchon Moat & Music FountainThe Baekje Moat Surrounded by a 1,800-Meter Waterwayabout 1 min
SpotMongchontoseong TrailWalking 2.3 Kilometers Along the Baekje Fortress Wallsabout 2 min
SpotLone TreeThe 10-Meter Cypress Tree That Graced an Apple Screenabout 1 min

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Spot88 Lawn FieldThe Lawn Field Where the Jeongipumsong Descendant Tree Growsabout 1 min
SpotThumbCésar Baldaccini's Bronze Thumb That Defied Deathabout 1 min
StorySix Stadiums Surrounding a Baekje Fortressabout 2 min
StoryGiant Waves Hidden on the Plaza Floorabout 2 min
StoryThe Baekje Ruins Unearthed at a Stadium Construction Siteabout 2 min

Preview

When the houses inside Mongchontoseong were demolished, why was this single cypress the only tree left uncut? Just like the Lone Tree standing about 10 meters tall on the wide lawn, this park is a place where modern Olympic stadiums and ancient Baekje ruins exist side by side. Take a slow walk along the paths and admire the sculptures by famous artists from around the world.

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Visitor info

Address: 424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Hours: - Pedestrian and bicycle access 05:00~22:00 (Plaza area 24:00) - Vehicle access 06:00~22:00 ※ Access to the inside of the park is prohibited after 22:00 for facility safety and visitor protection ※ Gate opening adjusted during late-night events
Closed: Open year-round