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8 Best Fall Foliage Spots

If you’re in Korea right now, don’t miss out on the chance to see Seoul’s beautiful fall foliage! Peak foliage season is from late October to early November. Explore major parks, trails, and royal palaces where locals love to spend their autumn days!
Forest & Parks
Near Seongsu
1️⃣ Seoul Forest
Close to Seongsu, Seoul Forest is rich with ginkgo trees, fall flowers, and silver grass. For better access to all the key areas, enter through Entrance 2 near Seoul Forest Station Exit 4. Since many locals visit on weekends, we recommend coming on a weekday, especially in the morning or early afternoon.
  • Seoul Forest
    Seoul Forest
    Attraction · Seoul(Seongsu)
📸 Photo Spots
✔ Ginkgo tress ✔ Mirror Pond ✔ Family Garden with maple trees ✔ Fountains
Walking Trails
2️⃣ Namsan Dulle-gil & Namsan Library
Take a walk along the trail that circles Namsan and enjoy views of Seoul’s landmark, ‘N Seoul Tower.’ Starting from Exit 8 or 10 at Seoul Station, you’ll arrive at Baekbeom Square, where vibrant autumn foliage awaits. Begin your easy trek here and take in sights of nature, traditional hanok cultural sites, and the city skyline.
🍂 Insider Tips
① Cable car & N Seoul Tower observatory ② Take a bus to Namsan from Chungmuro or Dongguk University stations, if you prefer to walk less.
  • Namsan Dulle-gil
    Namsan Dulle-gil
    Attraction · Seoul(Myengdong)
  • Baekbeom Plaza
    Baekbeom Plaza
    Attraction · Seoul(Myengdong)
  • Namsan Library
    Namsan Library
    Attraction · Seoul(Myeongdong)
📸 Photo Spots
✔ Located next to Baekbeom Square, ‘Namsan Library’ is a hidden photo spot even for locals! Take a picture of N Seoul Tower at the rooftop terrace on Floor 2 of Namsan Library.
Key Landmark in Seoul
3️⃣ Olympic Park
Olympic Park is home to the ‘KSPO DOME,’ a popular venue for K-POP concerts. The park is also close to Lotte World, offering views of the Lotte World Tower framed by stunning autumn foliage. With beautiful seasonal flowers like chrysanthemums and cosmos and artistic sculptures throughout, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the autumn vibes.
  • Olympic Park
    Olympic Park
    Attraction · Seoul
📸 Photo Spot
✔ Inside Olympic Park, you’ll find the iconic ‘Lone Tree.’ This beloved photo spot is popular for wedding shoots and a favorite among locals.
Small island near Seoul
4️⃣ Nami Island
Korea's beautiful island located about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Seoul Station! You can reach the island by ferry or zipline from the dock, and the island offers unique and charming vibes. In fall, the ginkgo tree-lined paths and trails are especially stunning. How about renting a bike to enjoy a scenic ride through the autumn foliage?
🍂 Insider Tips
You might run into peacocks, ostriches, rabbits, and other animals roaming on the island.
  • Nami Island
    Nami Island
    Attraction · Seoul(Nami Island)
4 Royal Palaces
🍂 Insider Tips
Find a Hanbok rental shop and dress up in traditional Korean clothes! If you wear Hanbok, you can enter these palaces for free.
Iconic cultural heritage
1️⃣ Gyeongbokgung Palace
The first palace of the Joseon Dynasty that embraces Korea's traditional architectural style. The antique atmosphere makes you feel as if you are traveling back in time. The walking path along the outer walls of Gyeongbokgung is also famous for its beautiful ginkgo trees. Stroll along the palace walls and enjoy the autumn foliage in Seochon and Samcheong-dong as well.
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Attraction · Seoul(Gwanghwamun)
📸 Photo Spots
✔ The most beautiful spot is the pavilion ‘Hyangwonjeong’ in the garden. It sits on a round hill in the middle of a pond, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Perfect harmony with nature
2️⃣ Changdeokgung & Changgyeonggung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace, known for its emphasis on natural beauty, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Changdeokgung is connected to another of Seoul's Four Great Palaces, Changgyeonggung. The pond within Changgyeonggung, called ‘Chundangji,’ is surrounded by dense autumn foliage, casting a beautiful, almost mystical reflection on the water's surface.
  • Changdeokgung Palace
    Changdeokgung Palace
    Attraction · Seoul(Gwanghwamun)
  • Changgyeonggung Palace
    Changgyeonggung Palace
    Attraction · Seoul(Gwanghwamun)
📸 Photo Spots
✔ The ‘Secret Garden’ of Changdeokgung Palace is the best photo spot. Make sure to secure a slot in advance before you head over!
Enjoy day & night
3️⃣ Deoksugung Palace
Deoksugung Palace is relatively small, making it ideal for a quick, light tour. This palace is unique for its blend of traditional palace buildings and Western-style architecture. The stone wall path surrounding the palace is especially beautiful in autumn.
🍂 Insider Tips
The palace is open until late evening, with last entry at 8 PM.
  • Deoksugung Palace
    Deoksugung Palace
    Attraction · Seoul
  • Deoksugung Palace Stone Wall Path
    Deoksugung Palace Stone Wall Path
    Attraction · Seoul
📸 Photo Spot
✔ Don’t forget to visit ‘Jeongdong Observatory’ on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall, right in front of Deoksugung Palace. Take a panoramic view of Deoksugung’s autumn foliage!
  • Jeongdong Observatory
    Jeongdong Observatory
    Attraction · Seoul
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