The park was developed as part of a triennial public art project aimed at transforming a former industrial area into a cultural hub.
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira designed the Anyang Pavilion specifically for this location.
Several sculptures use reclaimed materials from the former outdoor swimming pool that occupied the valley floor for decades.
The 'Anyang Peak' structure acts as both a sculptural installation and an observation deck offering views of the surrounding Gyeonggi valley.
The trail layout is specifically designed to function as a walking meditation route, blending woodland preservation with high-concept design.
Anyang Art Park is a mountainous outdoor gallery integrated into the natural valley of Samseongsan Mountain. It serves as the permanent exhibition site for the Anyang Public Art Project (APAP), which commissions international architects and artists to install site-specific works. The park spans a forest trail that connects dozens of permanent sculptures, pavilions, and interactive installations. Visitors navigate a paved path alongside a stream that winds through the mountainous terrain. Notable structures include the Paper Snake, the Anyang Pavilion by Alvaro Siza, and the observation platform known as the Anyang Peak. The park functions as both a recreational hiking destination and a curated collection of contemporary landscape architecture. Most installations are built directly into the slopes, requiring a moderate amount of walking on incline paths. The site preserves remnants of the former Anyang Pool, which was an iconic 1970s swimming resort now repurposed into art.
The interior of the Anyang Pavilion and the elevated viewing deck of the Anyang Peak.
Wear athletic shoes with good grip, as the path involves significant uphill sections on pavement and forest trails.
Bring water as there are limited facilities once you begin the ascent toward the higher-elevation sculptures.
Visit the visitor center near the main entrance first to pick up a map, as the works are spread over a large, non-linear area.
Do not attempt to hike the entire circuit in formal attire or dress shoes; the elevation gain makes this difficult.
Stay on marked trails to protect the forest environment and respect the art installations by not climbing on pieces unless explicitly marked as interactive.
