Yongsan Park, Seoul｜Red Brick Maple Leaves with Full Cinematic Vibes

Girls! I’ve discovered a magical spot in downtown Seoul with few people and beautiful scenery for maple leaf viewing 😭 A century-old red brick villa complex × a sky full of maple leaves, wearing a white dress and snapping photos here looks like scenes straight out of "Goblin"! Free admission and avoids the crowds, quick guide below 👇

📸 Must-shoot spots
1. Red Brick Villa Arched Windows: 1940s American-style architecture! Maple leaves entwined around Gothic window frames, stand under the archway in a camel coat, the afternoon light and shadows create stunning visuals~
2. Central Lawn Maple Forest: 300 Norwegian maples dyed into a sea of fire! Lie on the grass and shoot falling leaves from above, use the "Xingtu - Autumn" filter with saturation +30 for an instant oil painting effect
3. Moonlight Treasure Hunt Easter Egg: Rent a UV flashlight (₩5,000) to scan the lawn, find all 12 zodiac brass landmarks to exchange for a limited edition maple leaf scented candle 🌙

☕️ Exclusive Experiences
→ German Bakery: Get there at 8 AM for freshly baked pretzels, dip them in Bavarian liver pâté paired with a maple leaf latte, snap breakfast photos by the window like in "The Grand Budapest Hotel" 📸
→ Night Maple Laser Show: After 8 PM, the maple trees become a 3D canvas! Laser show narrates the Korean War → Peace theme story, use a tripod for long exposure light trails

Tips from experience
• Transportation: Take the Gyeongui Line to Seobinggo Station Exit 1 → walk straight for 5 minutes (navigate to "용산공원 Giljabi")
• Timing: Peak maple season late October to mid-November! On weekends, tickets must be booked 3 days in advance on the official website (daily limit 300 people)
• Outfit: Off-white/oatmeal colors! Avoid red against the red brick background
• Beware: Don’t touch items in the antique street (fine ₩500,000)! Café closed on Wednesdays

Post by Amelia56 Gray_ | Aug 22, 2025