With the cool Autumn breeze, the biggest highlight in Gangwon during Autumn is the fall foliage. Gangwon is located in northern and east part of Korea thus it’s the coldest place and welcomes great nature changes first as compared to other areas in Korea. Here are 4 must visit places during the Autumn season.

#1 Mt.Seorak National Park

Mt. Seorak is the very first place you can see the fall foliage. Mt. Seorak is also called ‘incomparable beauty’, and shape of towering mountains and rocks and emerald-colored water flowing through falls and valleys create such magnificent scene.

Address: 95 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea

#2 Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest

Hongcheon ginkgo forest even featured in Miss flower series in Korea Tourism Organization opens in October only. IIts beautiful story is of a husband who planted a ginkgo tree for his ill wife to wish for her health since 1985 and is now grown into a majestic forest. Come see the beautiful ginkgo tree garden and feel the great love.

Address: 586-1 Gwangwon-ri, Nae-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Kangwon, South Korea

#3 Inje Betula Platyphylla Forest

Walking by the Betula platyphylla trees and Narincheon valley feels like stepping into a fantasy world. The whispering sound and rustle of the leaves will let you know that you are in the midst of Korea’s beautiful autumn.

Address: 760, Wonnam-Ro, Inje-Eup, Inje-Gun, Gangwon, South Korea

#4 Nami Island

Nami Island is a small island on the outskirts of Chuncheon. It is a great place for taking a stroll with friends and loved ones, surrounded by art, culture, and the nature. In fall, autumn colors of maple trees and ginkgo trees are gorgeous, and you can enjoy the view on bikes or electric cars. Various cultural events take place on this island all around the year, like art exhibitions, photo exhibitions, children’s book exhibitions, book fair and concerts.

Admission Fee: 8,000 KRW (Foreigner)

Operation Hours: April-October: 09:00~19:00 / November-March 09:00~18:00

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