Seoul autumn foliage 2023 forecast — The time & 13+ best places to see autumn leaves in Seoul

Leaving behind the noisy and bustling life in Seoul, visitors when coming to Grand Seoul Park will feel like stepping into a different peaceful space. Here, you will see the forests slowly turning into autumn in the light scent of wood. In addition, you can also visit the animals raised in the zoo at the park.

Besides watching Korean gold leaves, visitors also do not miss some other attractive places such as Seoul Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul Zoo…

Address: 102 Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Seoul fall foliage: Haneul Park

The place to see autumn leaves that cannot be missed is Haneul Park, also known by its beautiful name: Sky Park. It is surrounded by many other equally famous parks, giving visitors the opportunity to visit many interesting places. From the city center, you can easily reach Haneul Park by taking the subway and getting off at the World Cup stadium station.

Haneul Park belongs to Haneul Mountain, where there are trails with two rows of red-leaved trees running in parallel, extremely romantic every autumn. Coming here to see the red leaves and conquer the 290 stairs to reach the top of the mountain is also a worthwhile experience. In addition to the roads with red leaves, Haneul Park is also famous for its endless field of reed, which has been chosen as the filming location of many famous singers’ music videos.

Coming to Haneul Park in autumn, visitors will be delighted to see the beautiful yellow and red leaves along the paths and try climbing 290 steps to reach the top. The scenery here will not let you down. The vast reed fields swaying in the wind, looking far away is the calm and blue Han River, all of which will bring visitors a feeling of poetic, unforgettable peace.

Haneul park is a part of World Cup Park which is made up of 5 parks: Haneul, Pyeonghwa, Noeul, Nanjicheon and Nanji Hangang. Haneul has many walking paths, including a shady path lined with towering fir trees reaching, and many through a field of eulalia, or silver grass. Every fall, the Seoul Silver Grass Festival is held at the top of the park to highlight the beautiful scenery of the fields. Try walking through the dancing silver grass meadow to feel the autumn to the fullest. There are very few catering facilities in the park so be sure to prepare snacks before visiting.

Coming here in the fall, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in the Seoul Eulalia festival held on the top of Haneul. This is a rather unique festival to honor the beauty of these reed fields.

Address: 482 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

How to get there: Take the subway line 6, go to World Cup Stadium Station, at exit 1, turn right to go to the stadium, continue to follow the main road, turn left to cross the street at the intersection to reach Haneul Park.

Best places to see autumn leaves in Seoul: Seoul City Wall Trail

If China is famous for its Great Wall, Korea is also known for the 600-year-old the Fortress Wall Trail of Bugaksan located in the city center. Although the length is not equal, but this place is still a worth place to visit for tourists because of its ancient and majestic beauty with two solid walls running along both sides, above are solid military forts.

Seoul Fortress Wall Trail is a popular tourist spot in Seoul to admire the natural beauty and learn about the history of Seoul. This trail runs along the city like in the Joseon Dynasty. Naksan Park and Bugaksan Mountain are especially welcome for all visitors to admire. Naksan Park is incredibly beautiful at night, with the shimmering village houses below. It is also close to Daehangno Street, the center of performing arts and culture in Korea. Hiking in Bugaksan Mountain is an interesting experience as you will reach the old fortress road with a view of Seoul. Autumn sightseers can enjoy double visual pleasures first from the city and second from the cheerful foliage. When visiting the fortress wall in Bugaksan Mountain, be sure to bring identification (residence registration card, driver’s license or passport) as the area is under military control. Also note that photos can only be taken where they are officially allowed.

The path between the two walls of Bugaksan is a favorite walking spot for locals and tourists every autumn. Here, you can see autumn leaves dye the whole sky, and at the same time have a panoramic view of the beautiful vast city. However, because it is a military zone, you need to bring your identity card to present when necessary, and at the same time pay attention not to take pictures.

Nearby attractions: Watching fall foliage in Bugaksan, visitors also do not miss the interesting tourist attractions around such as Bugaksan Mountain, Daelim Museum, Cheongwadae Sarangchae, Buam-dong

Location:

• Naksan Park Fortress Wall Trail: Naksan Park Area, 85-3, Samseongyo-ro 4-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성북구 삼선교로4길 85-3 낙산공원)
• Bugaksan Mountain Fort Wall Trail Entrance (Malbawi Information Center): 41, Waryonggongwon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 와룡공원길 41 말바위안내소)

Directions:

• Naksan Park Fortress Wall Trail: Hansung University Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 4. Walk approx. 10 minutes.
• Bugaksan Mountain Fort Wall Trail Entrance (Malbawi Information Center): Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2 -> Take Maeul Jongno Bus No. 02 from Bus Stop Platform No. 1 at Anguk Station -> Get off at Tongilbu Bus Terminal.
• Bugaksan Mountain Fort Wall Trail Operating Hours: March-October 9AM-6PM, November-February 10AM-5PM / last entry two hours before closing / Closed: Monday (Tuesday in case a public holiday falls on a Monday)

* Foreign guests must bring Resident Registration Card or passport when visiting Bugaksan Mountain.

Where to see autumn leaves in Seoul: Hyeonchungsa Gingko Tree Road

Hyeonchungsa gingko road in the fall will become extremely prominent with two rows of parallel ginkgo trees with striking yellow colors of ginkgo biloba leaves, in the distance are flower bushes located near a small stream, which is an hot spot crowded with tourists every autumn. The ginkgo road is about 2km long and runs along the banks of Gokgyo Stream. It will be a regret if you go to Korea in the fall and miss the poetic scenery at Hyeonchungsa road. Come here to see the beautiful red and yellow leaves of Korean autumn, taking pictures under the ginkgo trees will definitely get millions of likes on social networks.

How to get there: From Seoul Station on Line 1, take the train towards Sinchang and get off the train at Onyangoncheon Station, at exit 1, go to the square in front of the station, turn left at the intersection, then walk about 80m to reach the road.

Where to see autumn leaves in Seoul: Seodaemun Independence Park

Seodaemun Independence Park is known as an ideal fall spot. It is also a great destination for those who want to escape the noisy crowds. Behind the main courtyard of the park is the Lee Jin-ah Memorial Library, one of Seoul’s hidden “treasures”.

Nearby, the library is only about 400m from the Independence Gate. In autumn, the road is covered with pine cones and surrounded by dreamy yellow ginkgo trees. That romantic scene is enough to keep any tourist coming here.

• Address: 251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours: Open 24 hours

Red ivy at Yonsei University

Stepping through the gates of Yonsei University, you will come to a large courtyard covered with luxuriant trees, very suitable for an autumn stroll. Go to Stimson Hall, the oldest building in the school, you will be able to see the hundreds of years old Red ivy leaves draped over the walls. In autumn, the leaves turn red, making the building look like a scene out of a fairy tale.

Address: 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Where to see autumn leaves in Seoul: Seoul Forest Park

Most travel bloggers think that the ginkgo forest is the most beautiful place in Seoul in autumn. The small yellow forest gives visitors a really different feeling when walking among the trees. Come here when the afternoon sun begins to fall, then end a great day of sightseeing by stopping at a cafe near Seongsudong to rest and enjoy a warm cup of coffee in the chilly weather.

• Address: 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours: Open 24 hours

The path connect Seoul Forest and Gwangjin Bridge

Seoul Forest boasts a beautiful autumn landscape, with trees in vibrant shades of red and yellow. The forest is mainly divided into four areas of a culture and art park, educational experience park, ecological forest park and riverside park. If you walk to the end of the park, you may come across a spotted deer stable! Continue walking towards Hangang River to reach Gwangjin Bridge. This beautiful viewpoint offers stunning views of the forest in the fall and the river at sunset.

• Nearby attractions: Grand Children’s Park, Ttukseom Hangang Park
• Location: 273, Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 뚝섬로 273 서울숲공원)
• Directions: Seoul Forest (Bundang Line), Exit 3. Walk approx. 7 minutes.

Seoul fall foliage: Nakseongdae’s Garosu-gil Road

Located outside Nakseongdae train station, the 1km-long street called Nakseongdae’s Garosu-gil Road is lined with yellow gingko trees and red maple trees. You can stop by and take a walk in Nakseongdae Park on Gwanaksan Mountain, watching fall foliage and bush flowers along the roadside.

Nami Island

Away 63km from Seoul. Nami is famous for its romantic tree-lined paths. All four seasons of the year Nami Island have beautiful scenery. But only in autumn can you admire and walk under the trees full of red and yellow leaves.

Autumn is the most beautiful of the four seasons on Nami Island and attracts a huge number of tourists. The natural scenery in the fall transforms strongly, the space is covered with red and yellow colors of ginkgo and maple trees. The roads covered with golden leaves are extremely romantic. What could be more wonderful than being able to go on a date with your lover under that fairy-tale scene, ride a bicycle under the leafy trees, and talk under the park’s wooden benches.

The romantic scenery and poetic scenery here attract many couples to come here to visit and travel. Another interesting thing is that this is the filming location of the movie “Winter Sonata”, “The Youth”, famous Korean romantic love movies.

In autumn, the weather is already chilly but it is the best time to visit Nami, when the ginkgo trees begin to change color. The rows of trees turning brilliant yellow leaves, walking on the long paths filled with yellow leaves create a romantic scene. If you are looking for a  place to see yellow leaves in Korea then  Nami Island  is a great suggestion for you! To get here you can book a day trip from Klook.

Mount Bukhan

For those who love walking in the middle of nature, Bukhansan or Bukhan Mountain is an extremely ideal place. Here, you will walk along the walking trails. Connecting three large peaks above and the valley below. Temples, pavilions and iconic granite boulders give the place its appeal, especially in autumn with poetic scenery.

How to get to Bukhansan: Take the subway to Gupabal Station (Exit 1). Then take bus number 704 towards Bukhansanseong Fortress. Go down at the entrance to Bukhansan.

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