Recommended Maple Viewing Spots in Seoul

This article describes maple-viewing spots in and around Seoul, including Namsan Park, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace, and provides information about the 2024 Korean foliage forecast.

Namsan Park is a great place to enjoy the maple leaves. There are many maple trees in the park and the leaves turn red in the fall, which is very beautiful. The park also has attractions such as the Seoul Tower and the Namsan Cable Car that you can visit together.
Located in Namsan Park, Seoul Tower is one of Seoul's iconic landmarks overlooking the entire downtown area and is one of the must-see attractions for tourists.
The Namsan Cable Car connects Namsan Park and Seoul Tower and is a convenient means of transportation for visitors to Seoul Tower while enjoying the beautiful view of Namsan from the cable car.
Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the main palaces in Seoul, and it is a popular spot for maple leaf viewing as the palace has a beautiful view of maple leaves in the fall.
Changdeokgung Palace is another famous palace in Seoul, known for its beautiful backyard garden and the attractive view of maple leaves here in the fall.
Deoksugung Palace is one of the historical palaces in Seoul, and the landscape of maple leaves inside the palace is very beautiful in the fall, making it a great place for maple viewing.
Seoraksan is one of the famous mountain ranges in Korea, and according to the latest foliage forecasts, the first turn of maple leaves in Korea in 2024 will start from Seoraksan on September 29th.