
The fall foliage season is approaching and it’s super spectacular here in Korea. Unfortunately it’s quite short as there are too many places you can go visit. Planning is a key, but knowing what time the foliage starts and peaks is crucial too. Here’s the forecast for this year’s foliage in Korea. This is just a forecast based on years of observation, weather patterns, and other important signals. The peak day might slightly change depending on the temperature fluctuations in the next couple of weeks, but usually, the forecast is pretty precise. Major mountains in Korea that you might want to visit: ⛰️Bukhansan: First 10/16, Peak 10/28 ⛰️ Seoraksan: First 9/29, Peak 10/20 ⛰️ Chiaksan: First 10/9, Peak 10/23 ⛰️ Odaesan: First 10/4, Peak 10/17 ⛰️ Songnisan: First 10/17, Peak 10/30 ⛰️ Woraksan: First 10/15, Peak 10/28 ⛰️ Palgongsan: First 10/18, Peak 10/29 ⛰️ Gyeryongsan: First 10/16, Peak 10/29 ⛰️ Gayasan: First 10/16, Peak 10/27 ⛰️ Naejangsan: First 10/24, Peak 11/5 ⛰️ Mudeungsan: First 10/21, Peak 11/4 ⛰️ Jirisan: First 10/20, Peak 10/27 ⛰️ Hallasan: First 10/14, Peak 10/28 What are your plans for the fall foliage? What places do you plan to visit?
Attraction

Bukhansan
Natural feature
4.6
Mountain with 3 granite peaks, a popular destination for hiking & rock climbing in a national park.

Seoraksan
Natural feature
4.7
5,604-ft. mountain offering hiking trails, expansive views, waterfalls, lush plant life & animals.

Odaesan
Natural feature
4.3
Mountain & national park with the largest natural forest in Korea, known for hiking & wildlife.

Songnisan
Natural feature
4.3
This 1,058m-high mountain features a Buddhist temple, hiking paths, lookout areas & more.

Woraksan
Natural feature
4.5
Rugged peak in a national park with a wide variety of plants & wildlife, some species endangered.

Palgongsan
Natural feature
4.4
Lush mountain trails & cable cars lead to sweeping views with temples & historic statues en route.

Gyeryongsan
Natural feature
4.5
Prominent mountain ridge & national park offering hiking trails amid waterfalls & rock formations.

Gayasan National Park
Attraction
4.4
Remote, mountainous national park that preserves Korean history due to a lack of invasions.

Naejangsan
Natural feature
4.1
This 763-m.-high peak surrounded by a park is a popular destination for viewing autumn leaves.

Hallasan
Natural feature
4.7
Hiking is allowed during daytime only on this shield volcano, the highest peak in South Korea.

Chiri-san
Natural feature
4.5
Korea's second-highest mountain in Jirisan National Park with hiking routes & Buddhist temples.