1. Annual Autumn Foliage Wave (September to November)
South Korea’s autumn foliage begins in late September on the northern peaks of Seoraksan and travels southward at approximately 20-25 kilometers per day, reaching peak vibrant coloration (*Jeoljeong*) when 80% of mountain trees are dressed in autumn hues:
- Seoraksan & Odaesan: Peak mid-October.
- Bukhansan (Seoul): Peak late October.
- Songnisan & Gyeryongsan: Peak late October to early November.
- Naejangsan & Jirisan: Peak early to mid-November.
2. Top Ginkgo Tree Streets in Seoul
- Gyeongbokgung Stone Wall Road (Deoksugung Doldam-gil): Golden ginkgo foliage framing traditional stone palace walls.
- Seoul Forest & Olympic Park: Sweeping fields of yellow ginkgo leaves and pink muhly grass.