Recommendation of best autumn photo travel destinations near Seoul
Sep 23, 2025
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Autumn is a special season wherever you go with cool weather, red autumn leaves, and golden ginkgo leaves. In particular, in the fall of 2025 (the peak of autumn leaves from mid-October to early November), you can enjoy a trip full of emotions near Seoul. Instead of commonly known tourist attractions, there are attractions that are relatively less crowded and boast unique landscapes, making them perfect for photography. From now on, we will introduce six best shot attractions that can capture autumn emotions.
1. Cheongpyeong Lake Road and Homyeong Lake
Gapyeong's Cheongpyeong Lake Road is also famous for its drive course, but in autumn, autumn leaves reflect on the lake, creating a dreamy landscape. At the Lake Homyeong Observatory, the red-colored mountains and lakes unfold like a panorama. In particular, the photo taken with a tripod when the morning mist is stuck is full of emotions. It is a 10-minute taxi ride from Cheongpyeong Station, so accessibility is good.
2. Pocheon Art Valley
Pocheon Art Valley, which transformed a waste quarry into a cultural space, creates a unique atmosphere with a teal lake and surrounding autumn leaves. At the observatory hillside silver grass field, the golden hour is added with warm light to complete a life shot. If drone shooting is possible, let's capture the lake and autumn leaves together. It is convenient because it is well equipped with parking facilities.
3. Yangpyeong Dumul Hair
Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong is the point where the Namhangang River and the Bukhangang River meet, and ginkgo trees and morning fog are combined. In particular, the road with fallen leaves under a large zelkova tree is a photo zone full of autumn mood. If you visit during sunrise time, you can leave a fantastic picture of the river and fog.
4. Yeoncheon Jaein Falls
Yeoncheon Jaein Falls is a combination of fall and autumn leaves along the basalt cliff. The view of the valley from the suspension bridge is overwhelming. It is also special to take a picture of the sound of water under the waterfall in the background. If you visit at the peak of autumn, you can feel a grander charm.
5. Namyangju Ungil Mountain Water Master
Located in the middle of Ungilsan Mountain, Suseongsa Temple is a famous place where you can enjoy autumn leaves and river scenery at the same time with a tranquil temple atmosphere. The confluence of the Han River and the Bukhangang River from the front yard of Daeungjeon Hall is like a picture. When you visit around sunset, the golden autumn leaves add sensibility.
6. The suspension bridge of Mt. Gamak in Paju
From the suspension bridge of Gamaksan Mountain, the longest mountain suspension bridge in Korea, you can overlook the valley colored with autumn leaves. The silver grass field near the summit combines with the sunset to complete the autumn sensibility. The photo from the center of the suspension bridge is a point where you can capture the cool scale and sense of season at the same time.
Autumn travel destinations near Seoul are not just tourist destinations, but spaces that present emotions and relaxation at the same time. The water fog of the lake, the sound of waterfalls, the sunset of the silver grass field, and the tranquility of the temple. It contains different charms. When visiting, check the peak season by referring to the Forest Service's maple forecasting app, and you can enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere by choosing a weekday morning or late afternoon. This fall, let's fully feel the sensibility of the season with a special life shot nearby.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
