Things to Do in Seoul This Fall
Autumn brings cooler temperatures and brilliant fall foliage to the city of Seoul, making this shoulder season among the best times to visit. If you’re planning to be in the Korean capital during this season, here’s how best to experience the city in fall.
- Hike to the top of Namsan Mountain to take in the views from N. Seoul Tower.
- Take a self-guided city tour aboard the open-air hop-on hop-off bus.
- See the city from the water during a leisurely cruise along the Han River.
- Enjoy the cool weather with a guided city tour on foot, by bike, or by Segway.
- Take a day trip to Mt. Seorak to see the fall foliage spectacle for yourself.
- Spend the day on Nami Island, known as a popular filming location for Korean dramas.
- Treat your tastebuds to some traditional autumn foods, such as roasted chestnuts or rice cakes.
- Stroll through the grounds and gardens of Seoul’s Joseon dynasty palaces on a guided tour.
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Day Trip to Nami Island with The Garden of Morning Calm
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After pickup from your chosen meeting point in Seoul, comfortable transportation will take you to the Garden of Morning Calm, where you’ll have a full two hours to explore and photograph this famous attraction. Next, your guide will take you to Nami Island where you can feast on traditional Korean food, cycle the island, or explore at your own leisurely pace. Comfortable transport delivers you back to Seoul in time for dinner.
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Morning Walking Tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
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Admire South Korea’s palace architecture and learn of life in the country’s capital on this 3-hour Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour. Stroll to Gwanghwamun Gate and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Listen as your guide details Joseon Dynasty history and admire traditional construction techniques. Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea and discover over 98,000 artifacts detailing South Korea’s history. Head between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village. Peer inside traditional houses and learn about Korean lifestyles from the past to the prefect day.
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Korean Palace and Temple Tour in Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple
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Explore top Seoul attractions including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple on this 3.5-hour Korean palace and temple tour in Seoul. Travel through Seoul by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. Gain insight into Joseon-era history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, once home to the Korean royal family, and explore the palace compound on foot. Visit the National Folk Museum and learn how life used to be before Korea’s rapid modernization. Then, visit the Jogyesa Temple and enjoy an authentic insight into life as a Zen Buddhist in South Korea’s bustling capital.
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Mount Seorak and Nami Island Day Trip from Seoul
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UNESCO–listed Mt. Seorak and Nami Island attract visitors keen to enjoy an up-close brush with nature in South Korea. On this full-day tour with round-trip travel from Seoul included, travel by air-conditioned minivan and ferry with your guide and hit the sites in comfort. Follow hiking trails around Mt. Seorak, stroll among native cherry and ginko trees on Nami Island, and embrace South Korea’s great outdoors.
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Seoul Hop-On Hop-Off Downtown Palace Course
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The royal palaces dotted around Seoul are widely considered among the South Korean capital’s most important sites of interest. With this hop-on hop-off bus ticket, save time and effort reaching palaces including Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Gwangwhamun, and enjoy the freedom to jump on and off the service at your leisure. With buses every 25 to 30 minutes and on-board audio guide bringing Seoul’s history to life, you can visit all the grand palaces in one day in comfort.
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Best Walking Tour- City Adventure All in Oneday
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Discover Seoul on this full or half-day walking tour, including Namdaemun Market, Mt Namsan and Myeongdong Street. Follow your guide to Namdaemun Gate, explore the traditional marketplace and gain insight into Joseon Dynasty history. Then travel by bus up Mt Namsan for panoramic views before strolling around Palgakjeong and riding the cable car down to Myeongdong Street. If you choose the full-day option, continue on for a Korean lunch and guided stops at Deoksugung Palace and Seoul Museum of History, concluding with a 75-minute performance at Jeongdong Theater.
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