Best Fall Foliage Spots in Seoul, South Korea | 2024 Korea Fall Travel Guide
Want to see the autumn leaves this fall in Seoul? Here are 9 spots you can easily check out during your trip this fall!
Fall in Korea is absolutely beautiful due to the abundant autumn leaves that cover the entire country. Most of the famous spots to see bright foliage are outside Seoul or require a hike up a mountain, but there are just as many good spots to see the changing leaves in Seoul, and you don't have to travel far! Check out this list of the best spots to see fall foliage in Seoul.
2024 Korea Fall Foliage Forecast Map
Above is a forecast map of the best time to see foliage in each region.
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Fall Foliage Spots in Seoul
1. Ehwa Women's University | 이화여자대학교
Address: 서울 서대문구 이화여대길 52
52 Ehwayeodaegil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Most of the major universities in Seoul are decorated with beautiful trees all over campus and Ehwa Women's University is definitely one of them. The unique architecture of the ECC building and the red, orange, and yellow trees is a sight you cannot miss.
2. Kyunghee University | 경희대학교
Address: 서울 동대문구 경희대로 26
26 Kyungheedaero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
KyungHee University is located on a mountain, which explains the abundance of trees and plants. The combination of the campus's unique European architecture and the Fall trees is a sight for sore eyes.
3. Seoul Forest | 서울숲
Address: 서울 성동구 뚝섬로 273
273 Ttukseomro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Want to find some quiet from the bustle of the city? You won't have to go far because Seoul Forest is located in the middle of Seoul! As it is a forest, you'll definitely see some good views.
4. Olympic Park | 올림픽공원
Address: 서울 송파구 올림픽로 424
424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
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In addition to Seoul Forest, Olympic Park is also a grand park located in Seoul! This park is famous for the "Lonely Tree", a single tree in the middle of a grand field. Visit in the Fall to see it turn from bright green to fiery red.
5. Yeouido Han River Park | 여의도 한강공원
Address: 서울 영등포구 여의동로 330
330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Fall in Yeouido Park is also special. You can feel the cold breeze of the Han River and the trees that line the roads and walkways change color. Take a walk in the park as leaves fall like light rain above your heads.
6. Changdeokgung Palace Secret Garden | 창덕궁 후원
Address: 서울 종로구 율곡로 99
99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Among the five palaces in Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace Secret Garden is the prettiest in the Fall. Changdeokgung Palace has more flora and greenery than other palaces, so it'd naturally be nicer in the Fall.
7. Gyeongbokgung Palace | 경복궁
Address: 서울 종로구 사직로 161
161 Sajikro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Gyeonbokgung Palace is a large area. Walk around and explore the palace while wearing a warm Hanbok in the Fall. The palace is open at night until early November, so check it out!
8. Deoksugung Palace | 덕수궁
Address: 서울 중구 세종대로 99
99 Sejongdae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Located next to City Hall, Deoksugung Palace is surrounded by tall modern buildings in the financial district. Among the modern architecture is a quiet palace that's decorated with red, orange, and yellow trees in the Fall. Go see the Deoksugung Palace and be in awe of the beautiful amalgam of traditional and modern times.
9. Namsan Park | 남산공원
Address: 서울 중구 삼일대로 231
231 Samildae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Namsan Park is located literally in the center of Seoul. It is most famous for the N Seoul Tower, which is placed on the top of Namsan Mountain. This short hike up to N Seoul Tower is filled with changing leaves, so make your hike up and look down at the stunning view of Seoul from the top!
In addition to the locations above, you can see proof of the changing weather all over the city. You don't necessarily have to go far to see the best of Korea's nature but it is short-lived so take in as much of it as you can before they all fall to the ground!
2024 Fall Foliage Tours
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