Discovering the Hidden Charms of Gangneung in November: A Guide to Autumn Getaways
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When Gangneung comes to mind as a travel destination, most people immediately think of the East Sea and Coffee Street. However, Gangneung in November, when autumn is at its peak, offers a much richer and more diverse landscape. Although a cool breeze brushes against your collar, the city and walking paths are filled with red and yellow autumn foliage, captivating both the eyes and the heart.
While many visit Gangneung as a summer retreat, the late autumn season is actually the perfect time to discover the hidden beauty of Gangneung. The streets and parks, now more relaxed after the peak season, and the simple alleys reveal Gangneung's delicate sensibility. The clear sky and bright sunshine add to the city's special autumn charm.
Today, Travel Tok Tok introduces the BEST 4 places to visit in Gangwon-do's Gangneung, where you can discover hidden charms in November.
1. Gangneung Seonkyojang
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Seonkyojang is a traditional Korean-style house that preserves the life of a noble family from the Joseon Dynasty. The magnificent wooden buildings, serene garden, and spacious courtyard create a space where you can truly feel the elegance of an old home. In November, the autumn foliage paints the garden red, transforming the entire house into a picturesque ink painting. Walking through the courtyard filled with fallen leaves, you can quietly feel the depth of autumn and the weight of time.
The maple trees decorating the garden are at their most brilliant right now. It's a great place to take photos with the sunlight filtering through the leaves, or to relax under the quiet tiled roof and enjoy some contemplation. This space, where warm light shines even in the cool air, is a gem of Gangneung where you can fully experience the atmosphere of late autumn. If you want to escape from your complicated daily life and find the true meaning of 'rest', this is the perfect place.
The interior is well-maintained due to the entrance fee, making it suitable for quiet walks and appreciating the space. It is a special experience for those interested in traditional architecture, as well as those who want to feel the atmosphere of the season up close. In particular, the harmony of red autumn leaves and old houses is a spectacle that can only be seen now. November's Seonkyojang is truly a famous place that shows the true beauty of Gangneung, where time and season intersect.
2. Solhyang Arboretum
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Solhyang Arboretum is a natural resting place where lush pine forests and various trees harmoniously blend. Now that autumn is in full swing, this place has been transformed into a forest of mysterious colors, blending autumn foliage and green, captivating the eyes of those who walk through it. Red and yellow autumn leaves flutter through the pine forest, making it a popular walking course where you can feel the scent and color of the season at the same time. Even the moment the wind shakes and the leaves fall feels romantic.
The walking paths in the arboretum are gentle and well-maintained, making it easy to walk comfortably. Walking along the forest path where autumn light stays, you can feel the essence of autumn everywhere. In particular, there are few visitors early on weekend mornings, creating a quiet atmosphere where you can fully enjoy the entire forest. The subtly spreading scent of pine, the sound of stepping on autumn leaves, and the branches sparkling in the sunlight provide deep comfort to the body and mind exhausted from daily life.
At this time of year, the unadorned natural beauty of Solhyang Arboretum is even more impressive. Sitting on a bench in the forest, drinking a warm cup of tea, and looking at the sky makes you realize the true purpose of the trip. If you want to experience the purest comfort that nature gives in Gangneung in November, don't miss Solhyang Arboretum.
3. Myeongju-dong Cafe Street
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Myeongju-dong is a sentimental street set against the backdrop of Gangneung's old city center. Recently, cafes, workshops, and cultural spaces with various personalities have been established one by one, making it a new emotional spot. In particular, the alleys of Myeongju-dong in November, when the autumn foliage is deep, are filled with the colors of the season, attracting the attention of many people. This is a space where you can 'recharge your emotions just by walking'.
The biggest charm of Myeongju-dong is its naturalness. The streets and cafes, which are not lavishly decorated, are more comfortable. The autumn foliage spreading over the old walls, the prop shops hidden between the stone walls, and the sidewalks sprinkled with yellow ginkgo leaves are all scenes that you don't want to miss. The warmth that you suddenly feel on the street, which seems to have been touched and untouched by human hands, is the real charm of this place.
In particular, Myeongju-dong is now attracting attention as a sentimental walking path that is suitable for couples, friends, and even walking alone. There are many spaces where you can stay for a long time while drinking a cup of tea, making it perfect for spending a late autumn day. If you want a back alley trip where autumn foliage and emotion are combined, Myeongju-dong in November will be the answer.
4. Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park
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This memorial park, created to commemorate the lives of Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon, representative writers of the Joseon Dynasty, is an emotional space where literature and nature meet. In November, when the autumn light permeates deeply, this place welcomes travelers with a quiet and beautiful landscape like the poet's verses. The red trees, the subtly laid autumn foliage road, and the small sound of water next to the pavilion make the romance of the season even richer. Standing here, you might feel like you are walking through a poem.
The inside of the park is larger than expected, and there is a walking path that is good for walking, so it is good to take a light walk and immerse yourself in thought. The autumn foliage hanging from each branch boasts the most brilliant moment right now, and it gives even deeper emotion in harmony with the literary quotations engraved in the park. Sitting in front of the poetry monument and reading the phrases slowly, the scenery of literature and season settles calmly in your heart.
This memorial park, which is different from the splendid tourist attractions, is a great place to face yourself on a quiet autumn day. Now is the most beautiful time to see this place, when the autumn foliage in November is at its peak. If you want a trip with contemplation and the beauty of blank space, enjoy the poetic spirit of late autumn at the Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park.
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