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TOP 36 Autumn Foliage Sites in/outside Seoul, Korea 2025

Autumn foliage season usually starts from October to November in Korea, a must-see for your holiday!

 

During autumn, many parts of Korea offer beautiful displays of fall foliage in brilliant palette of red, orange and yellow across its national parks, mountains, universities, palaces, parks and roads.

2025 Korea Autumn Foliage Forecast

According to the official Korea autumn foliage forecast for 2025, the dates for first autumn foliage and autumn foliage reaching its peak will be later than previous years due to similar or higher average daily temperature this September and October.

💡First Autumn Foliage - 20% of the autumn foliage appears at the mountain.

💡Peak Autumn Foliage - 80% of the autumn foliage appears at the mountain, normally about 2 weeks after the first autumn foliage.

2025 Korea Autumn Foliage Forecast & Map | KoreaToDo

⛰ Seoraksan Mountain (altitude 1,708m)

First Foliage: 30 Sep / Peak: 23 Oct 2025

 

⛰ Odaesan Mountain (1,565m)

First Foliage: 6 Oct / Peak: 17 Oct 2025

 

⛰ Bukhansan Mountain (835m)

First Foliage: 17 Oct / Peak: 4 Nov 2025

 

⛰ Woraksan Mountain (1,095m)

First Foliage: 18 Oct / Peak: 28 Oct 2025

 

⛰ Songnisan Mountain (1,058m)

First Foliage: 22 Oct / Peak: 3 Nov 2025

 

⛰ Gyeryongsan Mountain (846m)

First Foliage: 16 Oct / Peak: 1 Nov 2025

 

⛰ Gayasan Mountain (1,432m)

First Foliage: 17 Oct / Peak: 1 Nov 2025

 

⛰ Naejangsan Mountain (763m)

First Foliage: 23 Oct / Peak: 11 Nov 2025

 

⛰ Jirisan Mountain (1,915m)

First Foliage: 13 Oct / Peak: 23 Oct 2025

 

⛰ Mudeungsan Mountain (1,186m)

First Foliage: 21 Oct / Peak: 4 Nov 2025

 

⛰ Hallasan Mountain (1,947m)

First Foliage: 14 Oct / Peak: 30 Oct 2025

What to See in Korea's Autumn

Besides the red Maple Trees and the golden Ginkgo Trees, there are tall silver Pampas Grass field at attraction like Haneul Park, wild yellow Cosmos Flower field and Roses at Olympic Park, all equally mesmerising in autumn.

 

Hot new additions that have gained great popularity in recent years include the Pink Muhly Grass and Kochia Scoparia.

KoreaToDo Collection of TOP AUTUMN Picks

Best Places to Visit in Korea's Autumn

Here are KoreaToDo's compilation of best places to visit and things to do in Seoul or day trips from Seoul in Autumn. Our comprehensive guide includes how to get there, what to see and map of the autumn foliage walking paths.​

▶Day Trips from Seoul

▶Seoul & Around

Day Trips from Seoul

Seoul & around

🍁ALL AUTUMN HOT PICKS🍁 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Mt. Naejangsan from Seoul

Mt. Naejangsan from Seoul

27 Oct - 14 Nov 2025

₩64,800

optional drop off in Busan

Autumn Scenery - Naejang National Park Autumn Maple Day Tour

Autumn Scenery - Naejang National Park Autumn Maple Day Tour

26 Oct - 20 Nov 2025

₩70,600

pass through the red leaves tunnel

Seoraksan National Park Maple Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park Maple Day Tour

13 Oct - 14 Nov 2025

₩80,600

famous autumn scenery

Seoraksan National Park with Cable Car Maple Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park with Cable Car Maple Day Tour

13 Oct - 14 Nov 2025

₩90,500

incl. scenic cable car rides!

Seoraksan National Park & Nami Island Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park & Nami Island Day Tour

1 Oct - 28 Nov 2025

₩96,800

breathtaking Mountain Seorak

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest & Jeonju Hanok Village Autumn Day Tour

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest & Jeonju Hanok Village Autumn Day Tour

16 Sep - 10 Dec 2025

₩81,000

Jangtaesan, a hidden gem

Gamaksan Valley, Hanok Village, Haneul Park & Jingwansa Temple Day Tour

Gamaksan Valley, Hanok Village, Haneul Park & Jingwansa Temple Day Tour

16 Oct - 30 Nov 2025

₩70,300

magnificent view from Gamaksan Bridge

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Gamaksan Suspension Bridge Day Tour

₩60,000

150m long bridge across valley

The 62nd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Day Tour

The 62nd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival Day Tour

27 Sep - 4 Oct 2025

₩56,000

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage event

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Korean Folk Village Day Tour

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Korean Folk Village Day Tour

₩89,000

Korea's remaining walled fortress

Nari Park Pink Muhly Grass, Dumulmeori & Pocheon Art Valley Day Tour

Nari Park Pink Muhly Grass, Dumulmeori & Pocheon Art Valley Day Tour

29 Sep - 17 Oct 2025

₩87,000

incl. Dumulmeori special hotdog

Incheon Luge, Apple Picking, Rail Bike, Ferry with Seagulls & Chinatown Tour

Incheon Luge, Apple Picking, Rail Bike, Ferry with Seagulls & Chinatown Tour

2 Sep - 2 Oct 2025

₩108,000

visit the Apple Farm (autumn only)

Everland Day Tour (Admission, Tour Guide & Round Trip Transfers)

Everland Day Tour (Admission, Tour Guide & Round Trip Transfers)

₩72,400

a large amusement park & zoo!

Seoul Land Theme Park 1 Day Pass + Sky Lift + Seoul Zoo

Seoul Land Theme Park 1 Day Pass + Sky Lift + Seoul Zoo

₩33,100

best of Seoul Grand Park!

Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

₩67,100

Alpaca World, Nami Island & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

Alpaca World, Nami Island & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

₩86,000

enjoy the best of Gangwon!

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

Samaksan Cable Car, Alpaca World & Nami Island Day Tour

₩112,000

longest cable car in Korea!

Legoland Korea & Nami Island Day Tour

Legoland Korea & Nami Island Day Tour

₩121,300

World's 2nd largest Legoland!

Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

26 Oct - 20 Nov 2025

₩64,800

one of Korea's most beautiful parks in autumn

Naejangsan National Park & Jeonju Hanok Village Day Tour

Naejangsan National Park & Jeonju Hanok Village Day Tour

3 - 14 Nov 2025

₩86,700

autumn foliage & traditional village tour

Mt. Seorak National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

Mt. Seorak National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

16 - 31 Oct 2025

₩84,000

popular autumn viewing destination

Seoraksan National Park (Scenic Trails & Mountain View) & Nami Island Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park (Scenic Trails & Mountain View) & Nami Island Day Tour

17 Sep - 28 Nov 2025

₩95,000

breathtaking autumn scenery

Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

1 Oct - 28 Nov 2025

₩121,400

spectacular landscapes of Korea

Jangtaesan, Yuseong Hot Springs & Hanbat Arboretum Autumn Day Tour

Jangtaesan, Yuseong Hot Springs & Hanbat Arboretum Autumn Day Tour

10 - 26 Nov 2025

₩84,000

vibrant fall foliage & scenic landscapes

Odaesan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

Odaesan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

14 - 23 Oct 2025

₩84,000

Woljeongsa Temple, K-drama 'Goblin' film site

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Fall Foliage Day Tour

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Fall Foliage Day Tour

17 Sep - 14 Nov 2025

₩85,300

spectacular autumn atmosphere

Waujeongsa Temple, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Suwon Library Tour

Waujeongsa Temple, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Suwon Library Tour

₩66,700

✚Haenggung-dong Mural Village

Aegibong (DMZ, Starbucks, Suspension Bridge), Hanok V. & Haneul Park Tour

Aegibong (DMZ, Starbucks, Suspension Bridge), Hanok V. & Haneul Park Tour

20 Oct - 28 Nov 2025

₩80,800

closest Starbucks to North Korea

Sanjeong Lake, Apple Farm, Waterfall & Pocheon Herb Island Day Tour

Sanjeong Lake, Apple Farm, Waterfall & Pocheon Herb Island Day Tour

~ 20 Nov 2025

₩90,300

pink mullies bloom only in fall

Apple Picking, Garden of Morning Calm & Pocheon Art Valley Day Tour

Apple Picking, Garden of Morning Calm & Pocheon Art Valley Day Tour

~ 30 Nov 2025

₩113,300

tasty organic Korean apples

Seoul Zoo Ticket & Scenic Sky Lift Rides (across Lake / top of Zoo)

Seoul Zoo Ticket & Scenic Sky Lift Rides (across Lake / top of Zoo)

₩18,000

Korea's largest zoo

Gangchon Rail Bike Ticket (Gimyujeong Station)

Gangchon Rail Bike Ticket (Gimyujeong Station)

₩24,000

2/4-seater, pick your timing

Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

₩81,900

best of Gangwon province!

Alpaca World, Nami Island & The Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Alpaca World, Nami Island & The Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

₩95,300

walk with adorable alpacas

Begonia Bird Garden & Nami Island Day Tour

Begonia Bird Garden & Nami Island Day Tour

₩71,400

colorful gardens & exotic birds

Legoland Korea & Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car Day Tour

Legoland Korea & Samaksan Mountain Lake Cable Car Day Tour

₩113,100

longest 3.61km cable car ride!

Naejangsan National Park - Autumn Maple One Day Tour

Naejangsan National Park - Autumn Maple One Day Tour

24 Oct - 15 Nov 2025

₩63,800

Naejangsan’s autumn magic

Beautiful Maple Leaves - Seoraksan Day Tour

Beautiful Maple Leaves - Seoraksan Day Tour

15 - 31 Oct 2025

₩70,600

optional cable car rides

Mt. Seorak Autumn Foliage Day Tour

Mt. Seorak Autumn Foliage Day Tour

16 - 31 Oct 2025

₩84,000

highest mountain in Taebaek

Seoraksan National Park & Autumn Flower Festival Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park & Autumn Flower Festival Day Tour

29 Sep - 20 Oct 2025

₩95,000

stroll among vibrant flower fields

Mt. Seorak & Naksansa Temple Tour

Mt. Seorak & Naksansa Temple Tour

₩80,000

explore Korea’s natural beauty

Jangtaesan, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Daejeon Jungang Market Day Tour

Jangtaesan, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Daejeon Jungang Market Day Tour

18 Sep - 30 Nov 2025

₩76,500

UNESCO Heritage Site

Namhansanseong Fortress, Hwadam Botanic Garden & Folk Village Day Tour

Namhansanseong Fortress, Hwadam Botanic Garden & Folk Village Day Tour

21 - 31 Oct 2025

₩135,000

glimpse of Joseon Dynasty history

Jeonju Hanok Village & Hanbok Experience Day Tour

Jeonju Hanok Village & Hanbok Experience Day Tour

₩93,900

city full of culture & history

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Starfield Library & Gwangmyeong Cave Tour

₩79,000

UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO Hantan Canyon, Goseokjeong Flower Garden & Nari Park Day Tour

UNESCO Hantan Canyon, Goseokjeong Flower Garden & Nari Park Day Tour

1 Sep - 19 Nov 2025

₩85,500

walk along UNESCO Hantan River

Danyang Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae Maple Road, Film Set & Cave Day Tour

Danyang Guinsa Temple, Bobaljae Maple Road, Film Set & Cave Day Tour

~ 30 Oct 2025

₩94,400

discover Korea's largest temple

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

Everland 1 Day Pass (instant QR Code for entry upon booking)

₩39,000

optional Q-Pass Fast Track for attraction

Seoul Land Theme Park 1 Day Pass + Sky Lift

Seoul Land Theme Park 1 Day Pass + Sky Lift

₩28,800

scenic ride on sky lift

Nami Island, Petite France & Italian Village Day Tour

Nami Island, Petite France & Italian Village Day Tour

₩63,300

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

₩95,700

Alpaca World, Nami Island & Nearby Spots (10 hrs Private Tour, 1-5 pax/car)

Alpaca World, Nami Island & Nearby Spots (10 hrs Private Tour, 1-5 pax/car)

₩306,700/car

comfortable & safe travel

Legoland Korea & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

Legoland Korea & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

₩113,300

largest Legoland in Asia!

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