Korea fall foliage forecast 2023 — The time & 16+ best place to see autumn leaves in Korea

If anyone asks what is the best season to visit South Korea? Then, let us say in chorus is the “autumn” (autumn foliage Korea, fall foliage in Korea, Korea fall foliage). Not hot as summer, wet and humid as spring or very cold like winter, the fall in Korea has the sunshine shimmering, added a bit of Autumnal cold breeze, extremely cool. Autumn is the time when most tourists traveling to Korea in the year. Across the streets, forests, national parks of the land of Kimchi, yellow color of the ginkgo leaves and red color of the maple leaves create a beautiful scene as a picture, very romantic and poetic.

So, when is autumn in Korea? Around the end of October until the first half of November every year is always the best time to visit Korea in autumn to watching the autumn leaves turn color and fall foliage. Now, let’s Living Nomads introduces to visitors the fall foliage Korea 2023 (Korea autumn foliage 2023) with the Korea fall foliage forecast 2023 (Korea autumn 2023 forecast, Korea autumn foliage 2023 forecast, Korea autumn leaves forecast 2023) and 16+ best place to see autumn leaves in Korea including best place to visit in Korea during autumn (best places to visit in south Korea during autumn).

When is autumn in Korea?

Autumn in Korea lasts from September to November with an average temperature of 20.8 Celsius degrees – 6.9 Celsius degrees, the air is dry and the sky is always blue, warm during the day, the night will be a little cold so it is very suitable for outdoor activities. The first appearance of yellow leaves began around the end of September, and peak fall foliage in mid-October.

In Korea, not all plants in the regions will simultaneously change the leaf color but the process will take place in order from north to south. In northern provinces, as the temperature goes down faster, the leaves will change color sooner. In the southern provinces, due to the warmer climate, the yellow foliage will change later.

One of the tree species that symbolizes for the fall of Korea is Maple and Ginkgo trees. The maple leaves will turn into the bright red, while the Ginkgo leaves turn bright yellow. These two plants make to the Korean autumn landscape becoming more enchanting and romantic than ever.

The Korea autumn 2023 forecast (Fall foliage forecast Korea 2023) by regions: The following is a forecast for the fall foliage map in Korea in 2023.

This year, the season of yellow and red leaves in Korea is a little later than every year. Most of the spots have red and yellow leaves in the period from late October to early November of the solar calendar. Specifically, the Korea fall foliage 2023 forecast (Korea autumn leaves forecast 2023) for a few famous spots will be as follows:

• Seoul Capital: Start: Oct 18th / Peak: Oct 31th
• Bukhansan: Start: Oct 17 / Peak: Oct 30th
• Songnisan: Start: Oct 21 / Peak: Oct 31th
• Gyeryongsan: Start: Oct 20 / Peak: Oct 31th
• Naejangsan: Start: Oct 30 / Peak: Nov 5th
• Mudeungsan: Start: Oct 25 / Peak: Nov 31th
• Hallasan: Start: Oct 20 / Peak: Oct 31th
• Seoraksan: Start: Sept 29 / Peak: Oct 21th
• Odaesan: Start: Oct 4th / Peak: Oct 17th
• Chiaksan: Start: Oct 7th / Peak: Oct 25th
• Woraksan: Start: Oct 14th / Peak: Oct 27th
• Palgongsan: Start: Oct 20th / Peak: Nov 1st
• Busan: Start: Oct 20th / Peak: Oct 30th
• Gayasan: Start: Oct 19th / Peak: Oct 30th
• Jirisan: Start: Oct 20th / Peak: Oct 28th
• Jeju Island: Late October to early November
• Incheon: Mid to late October
• Jeonju: Late October to early November
• Sokcho: Late September to mid-October
• Gyeongju: Mid to late October

Seoul: Seoul autumn 2023 forecast: October 18 (start) — October 31 (peak)

In the heart of Seoul, there are beautiful places to see the autumn leaves. And, what’s more wonderful, when you can watch fall foliage on the streets, when you go to work, and when you drink coffee with friends? The three streets listed below have gorgeous ginkgo trees, fashion boutiques and art coffee shops that make every moment of your autumn is so romantic, hard to fade in mind. Referring to Bukhansan region, the Seoul fall foliage 2023 forecast may be between Oct, 18th (first appearance) and Oct, 31th (peak foliage), early November. Now, let’s explore some best places to see autumn foliage in Seoul.

Samcheong-dong Street

When the weather turns to autumn, everywhere in Korea is tinted with a yellow – red color of leaves is characteristic of maple trees, ginkgo trees. However, if you do not want to live in haste with bustling of Seoul, enjoy the best autumn in peaceful, ancient and poetic place as the Samcheong-dong area is “extremely reasonable”.

What’s in Samcheong-dong?

Samcheong-dong is best known for its ancient Hanok village along with other popular Korean tourist attractions such as Insa-dong palace, Changduk and Gyeongbuk. This small town is a unique place, with a “population” of eateries, souvenir shops, sightseeing sites with ancient architecture. All the shops in Samecheong-dong are pretty, small, but they are all very artistic! You can stroll around the ancient houses of Hanok Village, or the classic European-style Samcheong-dong street.

Do not worry about the Samcheong-dong area near the old village, so you will think this area have nothing to shopping or eating except souvenirs. This neighborhood will be full of dishes from Europe to Asia, from street food stalls to modern restaurants that even spend a week can not eat all.

Walking slowly on the small streets of Samcheong-dong on a sunny afternoon of autumn, occasionally passing through the shops that broadcast “romantic” songs, you will feel like you are the main character in a Music video or a movie romantic of Korea.

The best time to travel to Korea in the fall, but also visit the ancient village and take some pictures in beautiful Hanbok costume, you get 10 points for quality.

Getting to Samcheong-dong: Take the subway to Anguk Station, Exit 1 or 2, go about 300 meters to the ancient village of Bukchon, but you will not turn right to go to the ancient village but go straight about 1-2 kilometers to going to Samcheong-dong.

Address: Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The road along the palace of Deoksugung

The Deoksugung road is more brilliant than ever with the yellow ginkgo trees storeys interleaved with red maple trees. With a length of more than 900m, Deoksugung Doldam-gil road is located next to the stone walls of the Deoksugung Palace, becoming the ideal spot for couples to stroll every evening. There is also the Jeongdong Theater which houses many cultural monuments and museums for visitors to explore. Attractions around: Deoksugung Palace, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Jeongdong Theater …

Address: 99 Sejong-daero, Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: 9AM–9PM
Phone: +82 2-771-9951

Mount Namsan

If you are a high-altitude lover an enjoys exploring nature then the fall experience in Seoul from Namsan Mountain is a great idea. On the way to the mountain, you will enjoy the colorful nature of autumn and the small houses hidden under the foothills like the watercolor paintings that make your heart race. The road from Namdaemun Market to Namsan Library, stretching to the hotel of Grand Hyatt Seoul, offers a dramatic natural landscape of autumn. On the way up the mountain, you also can look down at the foothills and watch the whole scene of Seoul.

It is also the ideal place to watch the sunset in the red leaves forest and panoramic views of the whole city of Seoul. The moment the sun goes down, visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee and immerse themselves in the scene of the sunset over the forests. You can also explore the surrounding tourist attractions such as Namsan Botanical Garden, Goethe Institute, Namdaemun Market.

Address: 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: 10AM–11PM

Read more: Visiting N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) — A tourist icon of Seoul, South Korea.

Haneul Park

Haneul Park is located at the top of Haneul Mountain, where there is a reddish wood road over 900 meters long. To reach the top, you have to climb more than 290 steps or walking along a winding road. In addition to the lines of red leaves trees of autumn, you also get lost in the silver grass fields (pampas grass) that endless stretch like in the movie when reaches the top of the mountain. In the autumn, the Seoul Eulalia Festival (Silver Grass Festival) is held at the top of Haneul Mountain to honor the beauty of this grass. The bulbuls (silver grass flowers) swaying in the wind like a wave of silver, blowing autumn air into the hearts of visitors. Attractions around: World Cup Park, Nanji Hangang Park.

Bugaksan Fortress Wall (Seoul Fortress Wall)

If China has the Great Wall, Korea is known for its Bugaksan fortress wall. Bugaksan is a popular tourist spot in Seoul. Visitors visit here not just in the fall but any time of the year to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Although not comparable in length but Bugaksan is known to the road surrounded by two solid walls and the rows of red leaves trees characteristic autumn. This is a popular spot for locals walks because from here, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Please bring your identification papers because this is the military management area. Also, photography is limited here. Attractions around: Bugaksan Mountain, Daelim Museum.

Address: 487-48 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82 2-300-5501
Hours: 9AM–6PM

The romantic road connects Seoul Forest and Gwangjingyo Bridge

The road connecting Seoul forest to the Hangang river bank is also on the list of places that are chosen by many visitors. The road along the banks of the Hangang River with large geraniums and reeds gives visitors peace of mind.

Nakseongdae’s Garosu-gil Road

Located off the Nakseongdae train station, the one kilometer long street called Garosu-gil is shaded with yellow ginkgo trees and red maple trees. You can visit here and take a walk in Nakseongdae Park on Mount Gwanaksan, admire the yellow, red foliage and flowers along the road. Attractions around: Seoul Science Park, Seoul National University, art museum …

Seoul Grand Park

Come here, visitors feelings like being “showered” in the tranquil setting of the forest is turning to autumn, with a slight scent of wood. This is an area with many giant trees such as pines, yew, and ginkgo. You can also see semi-wildlife animals in the zoo of the park. Attractions around: Seoul Zoo, Seoul Museum of Contemporary Art.

Address: 102 Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Phone: +82 2-500-7338

Nami Island: Nami Island autumn foliage 2023 forecast: Last week of October or first week of November.

It would be a big mistake if you came to Korea in the fall but missed Nami Island. Nami Island is where couples often visit on weekends, enjoy simple but delicious food and relax. This is also the honeymoon destinations of many newlyweds in the land of kimchi. The trees in Nami will change color sooner than in other places in Korea so if you want to catch the fall of Korea soon there is no reason not to go to Nami!

Autumn in Nami usually starts from mid-September to November, visitors can enjoy the beautiful foliage, “masterpiece” is created from the forest of ginkgo trees and forest of maple trees on the island of Nami. Around this time, the clear blue sky and dry weather, suitable for outdoor activities.

Nami does not lack the places that make the visitors fascinated. However, for the perfect trip, the central tree road is one of the places you can not miss when you set foot on Nami. This beautiful road runs from the north of the island, starting at Nami Wharf to Central Square.

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