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Autumn Foliage in Seoul Without Hiking

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Autumn Foliage Tours in Seoul, Korea

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Korea’s autumn (fall) foliage is absolutely magnificent. Mountains showing off their rich assortment of reds, golds, and oranges are incomparable symbols of autumn scenery in Korea. Every year, thousands of visitors willingly travel 3-4 hours from Seoul for a colorful spectacle at mountains such as Seoraksan and Daedunsan, just to name a few. (*If you are interested in Autumn Foliage Tour in Mountains, read our post “4 Best Mountains To See Gorgeous Autumn Foliage In Korea“)

But did you know that you can enjoy the stunning sight of autumn foliage, WITHOUT having to sit a good 3-4 hours on the bus and then hike uphill?
Here’s a heads-up to all of you who want to enjoy Korea’s famous autumn foliage, yet not travel too far from downtown Seoul!
First, let’s quickly review the weather forecast for Autumn 2017.

(Credit: Kweather)
Looking at last year’s foliage near Seoul (referring to Bukhansan), in 2017, the period from mid-October to mid-November was perfect for the most impressive scenery which would be pretty similar in 2018.
Around this period, the weather is perfect for sightseeing – not too hot, not too cold. Normally, temperatures range from about 10 ℃ – 25 ℃ in October and then 0 ℃ – 15 ℃ as it gets cooler in November. At this time of the year, the daily temperature range tends to fluctuate greatly. So, it’s best to wear layered clothing. For example, carry around a light-weight outer garment that you can easily put on whenever you feel a bit chilly 🙂
And now, here are 3 tours near Seoul that will let you conveniently explore autumn foliage wonders!
 

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1 1. Nami Island and More: Autumn in Nature
1.1 1) Nami Island
1.2 2) Petite France
1.3 3) Garden of Morning Calm
1.4 4) Gangchon Rail Bike
2 2. Seoul Palace Tour: Traditional Scenery and Hanbok
2.1 1) Gyeongbok Palace
2.2 2) Changdeok Palace
3 3. Korean Folk Village
3.1 Related

1. Nami Island and More: Autumn in Nature

Location: Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
Time it takes from Seoul: 1-1.5 hours
 

Ginko Road in Nami Island

1) Nami Island

Nami island is a man-made island shaped like a crescent. Created in 1944, the island became popular in 2003 as the filming location of Korean Drama Winter Sonata. Nami Island’s famous tree-lined roads that appear in the drama are the absolute must-visit photo spots that everyone should stop by.
You can also immerse yourself in nature – hundreds of tall trees and the fresh cool air will welcome you. Feel free to choose among various forest trails that will let you fully take in the vibrant autumn colors, but we also recommend renting bicycles to explore more. The island is not too small, spanning more than 450,000 m². Enjoying water activities such as motorboats and water skiing is a great option too!
3-4 hours on Nami Island should give you a decent amount of time to look around. We highly recommend visiting during weekdays. On weekends, the place will most likely be crowded with so many people trying to catch a glimpse of the island’s beautiful autumn foliage.

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In addition to Nami Island, there are several other places near the area also worth a day’s visit: ➡ Petite France, Garden of Morning Calm, and Gangchon Rail Bike.
 

2) Petite France

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Petite France is a French cultural village where you can get a taste of France for a change. Its theme is “Flowers, Stars, and the Little Prince.” To keep up with this dreamy theme, the village features Saint-Exupéry Memorial Hall, Orgel (music box) House, Marionette Dance Performance, and so much more, letting visitors experience traditional Europe. Petite France is also the filming location of several popular K-dramas including You Who Came from the Stars, Secret Garden, and Beethoven Virus.
 

3) Garden of Morning Calm

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Garden of Morning Calm is perhaps the place for a truly rejuvenating moment in the hands of nature. The Garden derives its name from a poem written by Indian Poet Sir Tagore (1861-1941), who described Korea as “The Land of the Morning Calm.”
Spanning over 30,000㎡, this beautiful garden was designed by a professor of horticulture in 1996, and since has been attracting many visitors in all four seasons with its poised elegance and classic landscape. In autumn, the Garden holds the Wild Chrysanthemum Exhibition, Chrysanthemum Exhibition, and Maple Festival that accentuate its seasonal scenery. For those of you looking for picturesque photo spots, we couldn’t recommend this place more!

Garden_Morning_Calm_Autumn_2Autumn Foliage Festival in the Garden of Morning Calm

 

4) Gangchon Rail Bike

Gangchon Rail Bike used to be an actual train track connecting Seoul and Chuncheon that stopped operating as of December 20, 2010. The Rail Bike trail, between the old Gangchon Station and Gimyujeong Station, is about 8 km long and takes about 50 minutes of easy pedaling through variously themed tunnels. Bukhan River flows right next to the tracks, so the Rail Bike is yet another superb activity to view the amazing natural scenery.
 

Indiway offers a number of tours that will take you to Nami Island and other nearby destinations. Once you choose where you would like to visit, be sure to check out the tour of your choice from the list below. For your convenience, all of these packages include round-trip transportation from Seoul, English-speaking staff, as well as entrance fees.

A.Nami Island & Petite France Shuttle Bus Package
B.Nami Island & Petite France & Railbike Shuttle Package
C.Nami Island & Petite France & Garden of Morning Calm Shuttle Package
D.Nami Island & Railbike & Garden of Morning Calm Shuttle Package
E.4 In A Day! Petite France & Nami Island & Rail Bike & Garden of Morning Calm Package
 
 

2. Seoul Palace Tour: Traditional Scenery and Hanbok

Location: near Gwanghwamun and Jongno
Time it takes from Seoul: (less than) 30 minutes
Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Gyeongheegung, and Changgyeonggung. Many of you reading this post right now will probably have heard of these palaces at least once. But did you know that these palaces look even more classic and grandiose amidst the reds, oranges, and golds of the autumn foliage? Plus, they’re right in the city, surrounding Jongno and Gwanghwamun Square area, thus easily accessible via public transportation.
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To give a brief history lesson, these 5 palaces are from Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Of these, the 2 most well-known palaces would be Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. (FYI, “gung” means palace in Korean.)

1) Gyeongbok Palace

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Gyeongbokgung Palace in the evening

Gyeongbok Palace is the largest and perhaps the most beautiful. It was built in 1395, in the very early stages of Joseon Dynasty, and was used as the main palace. Although it was greatly damaged by fire during the Japanese Invasion in 1592, the palace was reconstructed towards the end of Joseon Dynasty and once again used as the main palace. The grandeur of Gyeongbok Palace indeed reflects the strict yet dignified aura of the Joseon royalty.

2) Changdeok Palace

Aeryeonji (Pond that blooms lotus flowers)

Among the 5 palaces, Changdeok Palace is the only one enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This palace is known to be the least destroyed of the five. The architecture arguably holds the deepest touches of original Korean mood and thought – Changdeok Palace is one of the most environment-friendly palaces in Northeast Asia. That is, this palace was built with the very least amount of modifications to surrounding nature.

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Red-leaved trees leaning over Changdeok Palace walls

Palace tours would be great for a half-day trip, just as offered in the list of guided tours below. Together with traditional palace walls in the background, the autumnal tints look especially marvelous. Although the palaces are right next to downtown Seoul, you’ll feel as if you’re so far away from the bustling city.

  • 2.5 hr Seoul Palace & Antique Street One day Walking Tour
  • Seoul Palace & Temple Half Day Morning Tour
  • UNESCO Seoul Palace & Shrine Half Day Morning Tour
  • Seoul Palace & Antique Market Half Day Afternoon Tour
  • Seoul Palaces & Temple & Markets One Day Tour

 
Here’s our tip to you: definitely consider renting Hanbok when you visit these palaces! Admission tickets are included in the above Indiway tours, but if you decide to visit the palaces on your own, admission to Gyeongbok Palace is free for those wearing Hanbok.
Hanbok_Rental_Autumn_Gyeongbokgung
Wearing Hanbok will be perfect for an even more traditional moment at the royal palaces, as well as creating a great photo shoot experience. Also, Hanbok has just the right thickness for the cool autumn weather!
Rent your Hanbok with a Gyeongbok Palace Hanbok Rental Discount Ticket 🙂
 

3. Korean Folk Village

Location: Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
Time it takes from Seoul: 1 hour

Korean Folk Village (KFV) is showcasing traditional Korean culture and lifestyle of the 19th-century. You can see everything from old homes of peasant and of aristocratic, farm life, demonstrations of how the Koreans made straw shoes, rice cakes, silk, etc. Performances such as tightrope walking, traditional music and many more are taking places everywhere so not only will you be able to enjoy Korean Autumn foliage in a very unique place but also be kept entertained all day long.

Read More Posts about Autumn Foliage in Korea!
– 4 Best Mountains To See Gorgeous Autumn Foliage In Korea
– 5 Things You Need To Know about Fall Foliage Tour in Korea

– Autumn Roadtrip in Korea – Naejangsan, Damyang, Boseong!

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