Seoul's Autumn Foliage: Discover the Most Beautiful Royal Palaces

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November in Seoul welcomes the most beautiful season for autumn foliage. The breeze is quite cool, but the sunlight is still soft, the sky is high and blue, and the trees are painting the city with their last crimson glow. In particular, there's no better place than the royal palaces to take a slow walk amidst our busy lives and fully experience the changing seasons.

The royal palaces are more than just historical sites; they are places that embrace Korea's four seasons most elegantly. Among them, the scenery of late autumn, where the autumn foliage harmonizes with the serene palace walls, tiles, and gardens, is indescribably beautiful. Walking through the royal palaces against the backdrop of peak foliage during this time feels like traveling through time.

Today, Travel TokTok will explore the BEST 4 most beautiful royal palace foliage spots in Seoul.

1. Changgyeonggung Palace

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In autumn, the entire garden of Changgyeonggung Palace is tinged with the colors of autumn foliage, giving the impression of stepping into a landscape painting just by walking through it. In particular, the area around Chundangji Pond is a harmony of red autumn leaves and yellow ginkgo trees, making it a renowned autumn foliage spot within the palace. The reflection of the autumn foliage on the lake adds to the emotional ambiance, resembling a watercolor painting.

Changgyeonggung Palace is not large in scale, but thanks to this, the harmony with the autumn foliage feels even more intimate. Walking along the trails between the terraced buildings, the red autumn foliage naturally blends into the frames created by the trees and walls. The well-organized space and cozy atmosphere make it a great place to enjoy a leisurely autumn stroll.

Thanks to its quiet atmosphere, it is also a popular spot for taking photos, and the time when the autumn foliage is at its peak is when the afternoon sunlight shines on the roof tiles. We recommend visiting on weekday mornings or late afternoons when there are fewer people, making it a perfect place for walking with contemplation. If you want to fully experience the deep autumn within the palace, Changgyeonggung Palace is a must-visit.

2. Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Gyeongbokgung Palace is a representative royal palace that many people visit throughout the four seasons, but in November, when the autumn foliage is at its peak, the atmosphere is completely different. In particular, the autumn foliage behind Geunjeongjeon Hall and around Hyangwonjeong Pavilion showcases the serene yet splendid pinnacle of autumn, harmonizing with the elegant traditional beauty of the palace.

The autumn foliage unfolding within the vast space is even exhilarating. The contrast between the granite buildings and the crimson autumn foliage is so striking that it is difficult to convey the actual emotion in photos. In particular, when crossing the arched bridge leading to Hyangwonjeong Pavilion, the autumn foliage spreading out on both sides is so beautiful that it stops walkers in their tracks.

Gyeongbokgung Palace offers free admission to those wearing Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing). The experience of walking along the foliage path in traditional attire can be a truly special trip even in the heart of the city. Take some time to imagine the old days as you walk through the traditional space filled with the season. Late autumn at Gyeongbokgung Palace is a place where history and nature breathe together.

3. Changdeokgung Palace

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Changdeokgung Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its garden, Huwon (Secret Garden), demonstrates its true value during the autumn foliage season. In particular, the Secret Garden features a perfect harmony of red autumn foliage, old trees, small ponds, and pavilions, giving the feeling of entering another world.

In autumn, the autumn foliage scattered throughout Huwon creates an exotic atmosphere. Admission is by advance reservation only, so you can enjoy the scenery of the garden in a quiet environment. In particular, the autumn foliage around Aeryeonji Pond and Buyongji Pond creates fantastic scenes whenever it scatters in the wind.

Thanks to the structure that preserves the natural topography, the harmony with the autumn foliage feels more natural. As you walk, you can feel how delicately the palace was designed within the flow of the seasons. If you want the quietest and most profound royal palace foliage scenery, Changdeokgung Palace's Secret Garden is the best choice.

4. Deoksugung Palace

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Deoksugung Palace is located in the heart of the city, making it easily accessible, and it is a royal palace where classical elegance and modern scenery coexist in perfect harmony. In particular, in November, when the autumn foliage turns color, you can enjoy the harmonious scenery of autumn foliage and the palace from Daehanmun Gate to Jeonggwanheon and Seokjojeon Hall.

The exotic structure where European-style buildings and traditional Korean houses coexist creates the unique charm of Deoksugung Palace. When the autumn sunlight touches the roof tiles and the red autumn foliage pours down behind Seokjojeon Hall, it gives a mysterious feeling of traditional and modern scenery blending together.

In particular, the foliage path along Deoksugung Palace's stone wall is also famous as a romantic walking course. Walking along the stone wall path tinged with autumn colors, you will fall into a strange feeling as if you can feel the texture of time. If you want to fully experience autumn in the city in a short amount of time, Deoksugung Palace is the most stylish royal palace spot.

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