Best Fall Foliage Spots in Seoul, South Korea | 2024 Korea Fall Travel Guide

Fall in Korea is absolutely beautiful due to the abundant autumn leaves that cover the entire country. Many famous fall foliage spots are located outside Seoul or require a hike up a mountain, but there are just as many good spots within Seoul that don't require you to travel far! Check out this list for the best spots to see fall foliage in Seoul.

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11 Must-Visit 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 among the red, orange, and yellow trees is a sight you cannot miss!

2. Kyunghee University | 경희대학교

Address: 서울 동대문구 경희대로 26 
26 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Kyunghee University is located on a mountain, which explains the abundance of trees and plants. The campus itself is famous for it's unique European architecture and is visited by many Koreans and foreigners alike. The combination of the beautiful campus and the fall trees is quite a site!

3. Sungkyunkwan University Myeongnyundang Hall | 성균관 대학교 명륜당

Address: 25-1 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울 종로구 성균관로 25-1

Sungkyunkwan University is located in the Jongo district, near the royal palaces. It is the oldest university in Korea and was founded in 1398 during the Joseon dynasty! This particular section of the university is a great place to see huge maple trees and gingko trees alongside traditional Korean architecture.

4. 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, near the trendy neighborhood of Seongsu! It's a huge forest that you can spend hours exploring, having a picnic, or riding a bike in.

5. Olympic Park | 올림픽공원

Address: 서울 송파구 올림픽로 424
424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Another popular spot is Olympic Park, which is also a huge park in Seoul. This park is famous for the Lonely Tree (왕따나무), which is a single Zelkova tree in the middle of a grand field. Visit in the fall to see it turn from bright green to fiery red!

6. Haneul Park | 하늘공원

Address: 95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 하늘공원로 95

Haneul Park, located on the outskirts of Seoul in the Mapo District, is a breathtaking spot known for its amazing views and vast fields of silver grass (억세). Perched on a hill, this park is especially popular in the fall when the silver grass blooms. You can take a peaceful stroll along the trails, enjoy a view of the Han River and Seoul skyline, and see colorful flowers!

7. Yeouido Han River Park | 여의도 한강공원

Address: 서울 영등포구 여의동로 330
330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

If you want to visit the Han River during the fall, we recommend heading to Yeouido Han River Park. You can feel the cold breeze of the river and see the trees that line the roads and walkways change color. Take a walk in the park or enjoy a nice picnic by the river!

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8. 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 is the prettiest in the fall. Changdeokgung Palace has more foliage and greenery than other palaces, so it's especially beautiful during this season. We highly recommend visiting the Secret Garden! There's a separate entrance fee and visitors are required to join a guided tour, but it's totally worth it.

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9. Gyeongbokgung Palace | 경복궁

Address: 서울 종로구 사직로 161 
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Gyeonbokgung Palace is the main palace in Seoul and a very large area. You can walk around and explore the palace while enjoying the autumn leaves and wearing a Hanbok to enter for free! The palace is open at night until early November, so be sure to check it out.

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10. 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. Check out Deoksugung Palace to see the beautiful amalgam of traditional and modern times!

11. Namsan Park | 남산공원

Address: 서울 중구 삼일대로 231
231 Samildae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namsan Park is located in the center of Seoul and is 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! 

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