
Gangwon
Seoraksan
설악산
Ulsanbawi is a wall of six enormous rock peaks, spread out like a stone fence. It gives Seoraksan’s autumn forests a striking backdrop.
20 Oct2026
Peak reported 16 Oct
KMA report ↗KOREA UNBOXED · AUTUMN 2026
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2 places · earlier forecasts

Gangwon
설악산
Ulsanbawi is a wall of six enormous rock peaks, spread out like a stone fence. It gives Seoraksan’s autumn forests a striking backdrop.
20 Oct2026
Peak reported 16 Oct
KMA report ↗
Chungbuk / Gyeongbuk
소백산
Sobaeksan has a surprise on Yeonhwabong: an astronomy observatory. Above the wooded slopes, open grassland on Birobong adds wide horizons to the mountain scenery.
20 Oct2026
Peak reported 22 Oct
KMA report ↗7 places · late October

Gyeongbuk
주왕산
Juwangsan was once called Seokbyeongsan for its jutting stone peaks. Its valleys bring those towering cliffs together with caves and waterfalls, giving a foliage walk a dramatic setting.
26 Oct2026
Peak reported 4 Nov
KMA report ↗
Jeonbuk / Jeonnam / Gyeongnam
지리산
Korea’s national park story began here in 1967. Jirisan’s valleys, waterfalls and old temples give an autumn visit plenty to explore beyond its high peaks.
27 Oct2026
Peak reported 22 Oct
KMA report ↗
Gangwon
강원도립화목원
This Chuncheon arboretum pairs themed gardens with a Forest Museum about Gangwon’s wildlife and mountain village life. A walk here can reveal the region behind the trees.
28 Oct2026
No matched observation
This location is outside KMA’s mountain observation list.

Gyeongbuk / Gyeongnam
가야산(경북)
On Gayasan’s Hapcheon side, Haeinsa Temple safeguards Buddhist texts carved onto roughly 80,000 wooden printing blocks in the 1200s: a remarkable piece of history beneath the mountain.
28 Oct2026
Peak reported 3 Nov
KMA report ↗
Chungbuk / Gyeongbuk
속리산
At Beopjusa Temple, look for Palsangjeon’s five wooden stories. Korea’s only surviving wooden pagoda from before the modern era adds an unusual architectural stop to Songnisan’s forest scenery.
28 Oct2026
Peak reported 2 Nov
KMA report ↗
Gyeonggi
국립수목원
The arboretum lies within Gwangneung, a forest protected for centuries around King Sejo’s royal tomb. Its autumn trees are part of a landscape shaped by royal history.
29 Oct2026
No matched observation
This location is outside KMA’s mountain observation list.

Daegu / Gyeongbuk
팔공산
Palgongsan’s Gatbawi Buddha wears a broad, flat stone that resembles a hat. The rock wall behind the statue forms a natural halo, turning the mountainside into part of the sculpture.
30 Oct2026
First colour reported 16 Oct
KMA report ↗6 places · November

Chungnam / Daejeon
계룡산
Look at Gyeryongsan’s ridgeline and imagine a dragon wearing a rooster’s crest. That resemblance gave the mountain its name, adding a playful story to its rocky autumn skyline.
1 Nov2026
Peak reported 30 Oct
KMA report ↗
Seoul
서울식물원
The greenhouse takes you through plants from 12 tropical and Mediterranean cities. An elevated skywalk brings tall leaves into view, adding another world of plants to an autumn park visit.
2 Nov2026
No matched observation
This location is outside KMA’s mountain observation list.

Jeonbuk / Jeonnam
내장산
Uhwajeong Pavilion takes its name from a legend that it grew wings and flew heavenward. Today, its lake setting offers a memorable pairing of pavilion and autumn reflections.
4 Nov2026
First colour reported 3 Nov
KMA report ↗
Jeju
한라산(1100도로)
At 1100 Highland, Hallasan shelters a mountain wetland recognized under the Ramsar conservation treaty. Its wooden boardwalk offers a closer look at this quieter side of Jeju’s highland landscape.
6 Nov2026
No matched observation
1100 Road forecast. Hallasan’s separate Eorimok report does not describe this point.

Jeonnam
월출산
Wolchulsan means “moon rising mountain.” Its rocky peaks stand above flat fields and paddies, while a red suspension bridge offers a striking encounter with the mountain’s steep landscape.
9 Nov2026
Peak reported 2 Nov
KMA report ↗
Jeonnam
두륜산
On Duryunsan, Daeheungsa Temple carries a story of Korean tea. The Buddhist monk Choui practiced at nearby Iljiam Hermitage for decades, linking this wooded mountain to a lasting tea tradition.
11 Nov2026
First colour reported 27 Oct
KMA report ↗The Korea Forest Service and National Arboretum’s 2026 map predicts when at least 50% of maple foliage will be coloured. These are planning estimates, not guaranteed best-visit dates.
Read the official 2026 forecast ↗KMA records first colour at about 20% from the summit, and peak at about 80% across a mountain. A report is a dated milestone. Its viewing point may differ from the forecast site.
Check KMA’s latest mountain reports ↗This selection covers maples. Ginkgo and other trees have different timing. Before travelling, check the destination’s opening, reservations, trail access and weather. Map searches help you find a place; they do not confirm an entrance or an open route.
Discover more of the history, landscapes and stories in these official references.
Autumn imagery includes AI-generated landscapes and edited photographs.
Seasonal AI adaptations by Korea Unboxed. ShareAlike versions use the same licenses linked below.
Seoraksan: Alexandre Chambon / CC0.
Sobaeksan observatory: Microbrain000 / CC BY-SA 4.0.
Palgongsan / Gatbawi: Barnkim / Public domain.
Gayasan / Haeinsa: Bernard Gagnon / CC0.
Naejangsan / Uhwajeong: Tung Thanh Dang / CC BY-SA 3.0.
Songnisan / Palsangjeon: Carl MiKoy / CC BY-SA 2.0.
Wolchulsan / Cloud Bridge: Jpbarrass / Public domain (additional reference view).
1100 Highland: SEUNGMIN WOO / CC BY-SA 3.0 (additional reference view).
Juwangsan: garycycles3 / CC BY 2.0.
Jirisan / Hwaeomsa: eimoberg / CC BY 2.0.
Seoul Botanic Park: Tjwlgns / CC BY 4.0.
Duryunsan / Daeheungsa: Steve46814 / CC BY-SA 3.0.
Terrain reference: Mapzen Terrain Tiles, with SRTM/GMTED2010 data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey and ETOPO1 from NOAA. Coastline: Natural Earth.