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Travel Review & Tips: Naejangsan National Park Fall Foliage Trip

Check out our travel review on Naejangsan National Park, one of the most popular fall foliage destinations in Korea!

With the cool and crisp weather, autumn is considered the best time to visit Korea. Autumn in Korea also offers stunning views of the brilliant fall colors. One of the most popular foliage spots is Naejangsan National Park . If you’re not familiar with Naejangsan National Park, check out this post about my fall foliage experience at Naejangsan National Park through Trazy’s one-day autumn foliage tour. Typically, October and November are the best time to take a fall foliage trip. So if you don’t want to miss out on Korea’s breathtaking autumn foliage, be sure to plan your leaf-peeping getaway early!

About Naejangsan National Park

If this is your first time hearing about the park, Naejangsan National Park is home to Naejangsan or Mount Naejang, a beautiful Korean mountain. The park is situated near Jeong-up, a city in North Jeolla Province (Jeollabuk-do) in the southwest of Korea. It is particularly famous for its vivid crimson foliage, 600-year-old nutmeg trees, and waterfalls. At Naejangsan, there are two famous  Buddhist temple s, Baekyangsa Temple and Naejangsa Temple. T he tree-lined path   from the Hiking Information Center to Naejangsa Temple is very popular for its breathtaking canopy of colorful autumn leaves!

Though autumn is definitely the park’s peak season, it’s also gorgeous during the spring when azaleas and cherry blossoms bloom, in summer when the mountain turns greener, and in winter when the rock cliffs are blanketed in snow.

How to go to Naejangsan National Park

| By train: Take the KTX from Yongsan Station to Jeong-eup Station, then take a local bus to Naejangsan National Park. This can be quite confusing for first-time travelers and the KTX train tickets can be expensive as they cost around 40,000 KRW (around 39 USD). Plus, train tickets may run out quickly since fall is a high season in Korea.

| By car: It takes around 3~4 hours from Seoul, but during weekends or peak season, it may take even more. During the peak season, access to the mountain can become quite difficult, especially if you arrive late. It’s best to arrive early in the morning and leisurely explore.

| By tour: If you join Trazy’s   fall foliage tour, you won’t have to worry about transportation and finding your way to the park. The tour also includes an admission fee, an English-speaking tour staff, a light breakfast, and a bottle of water.

• Book Naejangsan Mountain Autumn Foliage & Jeonju Hanok Village 1 Day Tour – from Seoul
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• Join Naejangsan National Park Autumn/Fall Foliage 1 Day Tour – from Seoul/Busan

Here’s How Trazy’s Fall Foliage Tour Goes…

From seoul to naejangsan national park.

The tour bus departs from Hongik University Station at 6:00 a.m. Other pick-up locations are Myeongdong Station (6:30 a.m.) and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (6:40 a.m.). On the way, you will stop at a rest stop where you can use the bathroom and buy snacks. The bus will arrive at Naejangsan National Park around 10:30 a.m. From then, you will have free time to explore the park alone!

Click here for the detailed itinerary of the tour

I took one of the easier courses that involved barely any steep inclines or difficulty. From the parking lot, you will take a 5-minute ride to the ticket booth via a free shuttle bus.

The English-speaking tour staff will give you the entrance ticket and you will take another shuttle bus to the entrance of the National Park. All courses start and finish at this entrance where the ticket booths are. The bus fee is part of the tour and you won’t need to wait in the ticket line. The first shuttle was big, but this one was smaller and more cramped but it didn’t matter since the ride was short.

There were lots of hikers and tourists even though it was only 11 am. On the way, you can find this sign in the picture below. On the left is the cable car, which you can ride at an additional cost. 0.5 km. To the right is Naejangsa Temple, which is where I went.

The walk to the temple takes around 5 minutes and is so enthralling and beautiful that you’ll be stopping for photos constantly!

You can find several restaurants and vendors selling vegetables, herbs, teas, kimchi, meat, makgeolli (Korean rice wine) and acorn jelly as well as various trinkets.

Top 3 Attractions in Naejangsan National Park

1. naejangsa temple.

After a leisurely 5 minute walk from the entrance of the park, you will arrive at Naejangsa Temple. The trees and floor were coated with leaves and there was a pond with statues spurting out water. Korean Buddhist temples also have wells called ‘Yaksuteo.’ These wells pour out the water that is fresh and drinkable, which you can do with the plastic cups provided.

The highlight was a singing performance by a monk. He was singing a pop song with a voice that you would expect to hear from someone like Pavarotti or Bocelli. He was amazing.

| Best photo spots at Naejangsa Temple 

1) Illjumun Gate : It is symbolic because it is the entrance to the Buddhist temple and is apparently good for taking group photos.

2) The lanterns : These were located in front of the temple. I LOVE the colors and found that they made the perfect background for a photo as they swayed gently in the wind.

3) Baekyangsa Temple : Baekyangsa Temple was founded during the Baekje Dynasty (632 C.E.) and it is a good place to take a walk while appreciating the autumn foliage of Naejangsan National Park.

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4) Resting area : This area was where a lot of people were sitting down to take a rest. There were stairs leading up to the top where many photos were being taken too. The photographer would stand there and point their camera down so that the foliage would be captured with the subject in the middle.

2. Uhwajeong Pavilion

The leisurely downhill walk from the temple back to the parking lot was about an hour and 40 minutes down a long path called the ‘Five Colors Danpoong (Korean for autumn leaves) Path’. As we walked down, we saw Uhwajeong Pavilion. The name is derived from the legend that the pavilion once grew wings and ascended into the heavens. Various flowers, trees, and foliage surrounding the pavilion created a view that looked almost fake. The water was also so clear that I could see fish swimming!

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| Best Photo Spots at Uhwajeong Pavilion: 

1) Stone path:  I noticed many people taking photos on the stone path leading to the pavilion. They would stand in a line and pop their heads out in alternative directions while flailing their arms, which made for a cute photo.

  Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기   유재운 JaewoonU(@jaewoonu)님의 공유 게시물

2) From a distance : I also found that taking a photo from further away made the pavilion look like something out of a postcard. This was thanks to the foliage and trees appearing in the surroundings as well as the ray of sunlight! 

3. Sinsun Waterfall

Located further down from where Uhwajeong Pavilion is Sinsun Waterfall, which is a historical river bank where Japanese and Korean soldiers fought. Since the river is old, natural stones were stacked in efforts to reconstruct it. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get to see the water flowing out on the day of the tour, but when it does, it just looks amazing!

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1)  Sinsun Waterfall and Uhwajeong Pavilion

Because Uhwajeong Pavilion is visible behind the waterfall, it makes for the perfect photo as you can see it in its miniature form in the background behind the cascading waterfall!

Trazy’s Survival Tips – Know Before You Go!

| Wear comfortable shoes! I wore a pair of combat boots that were relatively comfortable, but the sneakers would be better. Wear hiking shoes if you plan on trekking along with the more challenging courses.

|   Skip the cable car or be prepared to waste a good two or three hours waiting. It’s much better to explore the paths by walking at that time.

| Stick to Bibimbap if you’re not into foods that have strong seasonings or taste. The tour staff told us one of the tourists ordered a bean paste soup, but it turned out to have such a strong taste that was like ‘cheonggukjang’, a fermented soybean paste that has a pungent scent.

| Avoid weekends . If you head to the park on a Friday, there may be an increased amount of traffic when you head back in the evening. This is normal, though.

Review on ‘Korea Autumn Foliage 1 Day Tour’

Overall, the day trip to Naejangsan National Park through Trazy’s tour was wonderful. The trail was nice and easy and the weather was amazing. I captured so many amazing photos and got some exercise too! I do kind of wish that I had visited earlier, as the foliage in Naejangsan usually reaches its peak between late October and mid-November. Plus it had rained heavily the day before, making lots of leaves fall to the ground. So, if you are thinking of visiting Naejangsan National Park for fall foliage viewing, it will be best for you to visit between late October and mid-November.

Those who wish to visit Naejangsan or other Korean mountains during the autumn foliage season, check out all the amazing  Korean autumn foliage tours :

• Book a fall foliage trip to Naejangsan National Park departing from Seoul!
• Book Naejangsan National Park Autumn/Fall Foliage Tour from Seoul/Busan!

Further, if you hope to visit Jeonju which is a city where you can meet the essence of traditional Korea, check out a tour to visit Jeonju along with Naejangsan Mountain:

• Book Naejangsan Mountain Autumn/Fall Foliage & Jeonju Hanok Village 1 Day Tour – from Seoul

Are you in Busan right now or planning to stay in Busan during the autumn season in Korea? Then simply join a tour that departs from Busan and enjoy the marvelous autumn foliage at Naejangsan National Park!

• Book Naejangsan Mountain Autumn/Fall Foliage 1 Day Tour – from Busan

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9 thoughts on “ Travel Review & Tips: Naejangsan National Park Fall Foliage Trip ”

Hi! Do you offer Naejangsan + JeonJu package? Thanks!

Hello, Jella! We do not provide Naejangsan & Jeonju package but if you would like to arrange your trip, please send us an email to [email protected] . 🙂

Hi Ms Amy. I have booked a trip mid of November (a little over a week from now). I reviewed the photos in this blog but I did not see that part where coins where inserted to the wall , to make a wish. Also nearby, a friend showed to me a photo (of statue) of the man In Naejangsang who made the sculpture by his hands , and there were two strong and beautiful rock structure as his background. It looked like a temple. I wonder where it is as I plan to go there if possible. Thank you.

Hello Corazon de Castro. There are two famous Buddhist Temples, Naejangsa Temple and Baegyangsa Temple, in Naejangsan National Park, and the trip that I took with Trazy was to the Naejangsa Temple. At Naejangsa Temple, there is a wishing pond but I did not see any sculptures around the Naejangsa Temple. Perhaps you are talking about the Sculpture Park, which is (at least) an hour’s walk away from Naejangsa Temple. The park does have beautiful sculptures. If you wish to go there, you can take the bus ride through our “Korea Autumn Foliage 1 Day Tour,” but you will have to head out to the Sculpture park on your own. The staff will be guiding the tour group to the Naejangsa Temple, but since the itinerary is not fixed, you can either follow the group or explore freely on your own. But please make sure to get back to the tour bus on time. 🙂

Thanks for your prompt reply. I’m happy that the staff will be guiding the tour group. Since I am travelling alone, I am not confident to be away from the group., I want to make sure I can go back to the tour bus on time.:)

Hi,May I know if mid of October Naejangsan National Park best time yo visit?what is the tour fee/person Thank you

Hi Jen, since the autumn foliage is highly dependent on the weather condition so it’s difficult to predict the best date to catch it. According to the last year’s record, mid-October can be little early if you are looking for the foliage. During that period, we recommend you to check out Odaesan or Seoraksan. For further details, please check out this link: https://www.trazy.com/experience/detail/korea-fall-foliage-tour-mountain

Hello, can I use some images to make animation about the beauty of the naejangsan ?

Hello, I noticed that the last day of the tour schedule is on the 15th of November only. Would you know if the park will be closed November 16 onwards? We are planning to go there on the 16th of November but could not find any package tour available. Hope you can help us. Thank you.

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2-Day Mt.Naejang and Jeonju Hanok village 

Day 1   seoul - mt. naejang - jeongeup  / overnight in jeongeup, mt. naejangsan national park.

Naejangsan National Park is located in the southestern part of  South Korea .  The national park encompasses an area of 31 square miles (81 sq km) making it the 7th smallest of the country's national parks.

The park is renowned for the strikingly beautiful fall foliage that blankets the area around the mountain. The spring brings captivating colors with the blossoms of the cherry trees and the azalea bushes.  This park is one of the most popular destinations because of the abundance of colors on display.

Day 2    Jeongeup  - Baekyangsa Temple - Jeonju Hanok village - Seoul 

Baekangsa temple.

During your morning tour, you'll have the chance to visit Baekyangsa Temple , a stunning example of architecture from the Baekje Dynasty dating back to the 7th century. Located within the breathtaking Mt. Naejangsan National Park, the temple boasts a stunning landscape with picturesque valleys and mountains on either side. One of the best times to visit is during the fall when the vibrant red maple leaves create a stunning contrast against the natural surroundings.

As you walk along the wood path lined with white oaks and maple trees, you'll soon reach the entrance of Baekyangsa Temple. One of the first things you'll notice is the awe-inspiring Ssanggyeru, which shimmers beautifully in the pond. Take a moment to appreciate this breathtaking view before moving on to the next stop on your tour - the Jeonju Hanok village.

The city of Jeonju is a wonderful example of ancient Korea, and the Hanok Maeul (Village) around Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the country's rich history. Here, you'll find over 700 Hanoks, each of which has retained the shape and frame of the traditional Korean house. Built during the Japanese colonial period as a symbol of protest against Japanese merchants coming to Jeonju, the village offers plenty of attractions and points of interest for those looking to learn more about Korea.

Jeonju Hanok Village

 Jeonju Hanok Village has 700 traditional Korean houses, with many still home to locals today. The Hanok Village is a popular tourist attraction in Korea.This traditional village with pretty cafes and restaurants makes it the perfect day trip location for those who love the Korean history and culture, and delicious Korean food. 

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Naejangsan Mountain Autumn Foliage Shuttle Bus One Day Tour

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Naejangsan is a famous mountain in the Jeolla-do province, and the best mountain in Korea for viewing autumn’s crimson leaves. Inside the park, you will visit the famous Naejangsa temple.

The temple is said to have been built by the Buddhist monk Yeongeunjosa in the year 636 of the Baekje Dynasty with many lovely autumn leaves.

There are about 760 kinds of local plants, designated Natural Monuments, and various wild animals living inside Mt. Naejangsan Park.

Enjoy the scenic hike as you enjoy the hillsides and pathways covered in a multitude of red, orange and yellow leaves.

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✓ Inclusive - Transportation - English and Chinese speaking staff - Entrance fee - One-way Naejangsan Shuttle Bus ticket (inside Naejangsan National Park)

✓ Exclusive - Meals - Traveler's insurance - Other personal expenses

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✓ S taff or driver will be wearing a badge with this logo. ✓  Stand right outside the exit.  DO NOT  walk around looking for the bus. 

06:00am Hongik Univ. (Hongdae) Station Exit 4  

06:40am* Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10  

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NAEJANGSAN MOUNTAIN TOUR

• AUTUMN COLOR
• NAEJANGSAN MT.

NAEJANGSAN MOUNTAIN is famous place for autumn color/foliage. But, it is located at JEOLLABUK-DO, which is 260Km away from SEOUL. Furthermore, it is very complicated to reach there on your own because you need to change several public transportation.

NAEJANGSAN MOUNTAIN TOUR consists of 1) roundtrip transportation, 2) English speaking guide, 3) admission fee and 4) lunch. If you join this tour, we will take you to beautiful BAEKYANGSA TEMPLE as well as NAEJANGSA TEMPLE. (Most tourists just visit NAEJANGSA TEMPLE only.)

In Autumn, NAEJANSAN MOUNTAIN is getting very popular among local Koreans. Therefore, you will have chance to see countryside marketplaces, which is served as market for various kinds of herb and open-air bar for old folks.

For lunch, you will have DOLSOT-BIBIMBAP (Bibimbap in hot stone pot). And several fresh herbs side dishes will be served together.

For 2021 season, you can take this tour one of following days. ▪ Nov/01/2021, Monday ▪ Nov/02/2021, Tuesday ▪ Nov/03/2021, Wednesday ▪ Nov/04/2021, Thursday

For 2022 season, you can take this tour one of following days. ▪ Oct/31/2022, Monday ▪ Nov/01/2022, Tuesday ▪ Nov/02/2022, Wednesday ▪ Nov/03/2022, Thursday

We don’t offer this tour during weekend because of too many local Korean.

This tour includes free hotel pickup & drop-off if your hotel is located at JUNG-GU, JONGNO-GU, GANGNAM-GU, or SEOCHO-GU.

But, unless your hotel is not here, you need to come to LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL (30 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul).

7:40 – 8:00 AM: Pick up at hotel

8:00 – 11:30 am: transportation, 11:30 - 1:30 pm: naejangsa temple, 2:00 - 2:50 pm: lunch, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: baekyangsa temple, 5:00 - 9:00 pm: transportation.

▪ To book this tour, please click ‘Cash on delivery’ option. Please understand that 2 adults is the minimum booking size. ▪ Then, we will advise you the exact amount and the payment method after checking the seats availability. ▪ If you are travel agent, or group organizer, please contact us separately.

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Mt. Naejangsan National Park

Naejangsan is a famous mountain in the Jeolla-do province, and the best mountain in Korea for viewing autumn’s crimson leaves. The park is 76,032 sq. km. in size and became a National Park along with Baekyangsa District on Nov. 17th, 1971. The name Naejang means ‘many secrets’ in the mountain. Because of the bright crimson leaves that blanket Naejangsan Mountain’s fall scenery, the mountain is also referred to as “Geumgangsan of Honam.”

Inside the park, there are famous waterfalls, such as Dodeok Falls and Geumseon Falls, and temples such as Baekyangsa and Naejangsa temples. If you follow the valley left of the ticket booth, you can see the waters of Dodeok Falls, cascading down the cliff. If you go further along the valley you can see the waters Geumseon Falls where even the gods have supposedly bathed. Baekyangsa Temple is both majestic and serene, surrounded by Gulgeori trees that retain their lush green leaves even in winter, and also the Bija trees. Along with Baekyangsa Temple, the Naejangsa Temple is the place to visit during the fall for its lovely autumn leaves. Besides these, there are about 760 kinds of local plants, designated Natural Monuments, and various wild animals living inside Mt. Naejangsan Park.

The Park is beautiful not only in the fall, but also in the spring when the azaleas and cherry blossoms bloom, in the summer when the green mountain turns greener, and the winter when the rock cliffs cover themselves with snow. All throughout the year, different kinds of wild flowers bloom here.

Popular nearby, compatible sites for a private tour in Jeollabukdo:

Naejangsa Temple

Ulhwajeong Pavillion

Naejang-dong, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 전북 정읍시 내장동 , 전남 장성군 북하면 백양로

Operating Hours   From Sunrise to Sunset

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Hiking Course   Jangseongsaejae Course (6.4km / 2hrs 50min): Chonnam Univ. Training Center → Saejae Crossroads → Saejae → Ipam Ticket Office

Donggye Fall-Baekyangsa Temple Course (6.2km / 3hrs 30min): Chonnam Univ. Training Center → Monggye Waterfall → Neungseon Sageori (4-way Intersection) → Unmunam → Baekyangsa Temple

Ipamsan Course (10.1km / 4hrs 20min): Chonnam Univ. Training Center → Eunseondong Valley → Gatbawi Rock (Peak) → Bukmun Gate → Nammun Gate → Sanseonggol Valley → Saejae Crossroads → Chonnam Univ. Training Center

Baekyangsa Temple Course (8.4km / 5hrs 30min): Baekyangsa Temple → Yaksaam → Baekhakbong Peak → Sangwangbong Peak → Sajabong Peak → Gain Village

Baekyangsa Temple-Naejangsa Temple Course (12km / 7hrs): Baekyangsa Temple → Yaksaam → Baekhakbong Peak → Sangwangbong Peak → Sunchang Saejae → Sodunggeunjae → Kkachibong Peak → Naejangsa Temple

Activity Fees   Admission fees to cultural assets Baekyangsa Temple Adults: 2,500 won / Group: 2,200 won Youths: 1,000 won / Group: 800 won Children: 700 won / Group: 500 won

Naejangsa Temple Adults: 3,000 won / Group: 2,500 won Youths: 1,200 won / Group: 1,000 won Children: 700 won / Group: 500 won

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Tour Description

Walking through the beautiful Naejangsan Mountain

With breathtaking colours of leaves.

MT. NAEJANGSAN NATIONAL PARK

Mt.Naejangsan is a famous mountain in the Jeolla-do province of Korea, and the best mountain in Korea for viewing autumn crimson leaves. Naejangsan National Park was designated as the 8th national park in Korea in 1971. It is one of the 5 characteristic mountains on southwest Korea, as well as one of the 8 most beautiful mountains in Korea. 

Naejangsan was originally named “Yeongeunsan” after its main temple, Yeongeunsa, but was later changed to “Naejangsan”. The name Naejangsan means there are many hidden treasures in the mountain. The mountain is also referred to as "Geumgangsan of Honam(southwest)".

The park is beautiful not only in autumn, but also in spring when the azaleas and cherry blossoms bloom, in summer when the mountain turns fresh green, and winter when the unique rocks and cliffs covered with snow. All throughout the year the mountain shows an amazing scenery.

THE MOST FAMOUS HIKING COURSE - Monggye Waterfall ~ Baekyangsa Temple course

This course is the most famous course among 10 hiking courses in Mountain Naejangsan. 

This hiking starts at Jeonnam Univ. Training Center and end at Baekyangsa Temple after passing through Monggye Waterfall and Unmunam Hermitage. It is a moderate amount of hiking. One way takes 3.5 hrs (6.2 km) and round trip takes 7hrs.

We recommend a round trip hiking to Monggye waterfall (2hrs) and move to Baekyangsa temple by car.

You can enjoy major attractions, both Monggye waterfall and Baekyangsa temple.

People enjoy Monggye waterfall and cool stream in summer and see and enjoy beautiful fall foliage in autumn.

Check out the Naejangsan National Park Website

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

NAEJANGSAN NATIONAL PARK

Hiking Monggye Waterfall Course                                         (Round trip: 2km / 2hrs)

Namchang Hiking Information Center >> Jeonnam Univ. Training Center >> Monggye Waterfall >> Jeonnam Univ. Training Center >> Namchang Hiking Information Center

See the  Monggye Waterfall and Namchang Valley

Look around the Baekyangsa Temple

Enjoy the Colours of Autumn in Korea

Monggye Waterfall video of Naejansan National Park

Fall of Baekyangsa Temple 

Autumn in Naejangsan National Park 

Jeonnam Univ. Training Center

Monggye Waterfall

Colours of Autumn

Minimum : 2 Pax

Unmunam - Zen meditation hermitage

Day 01    SEOUL - NAEJANGSAN NATIONAL PARK- SEOUL

Pick up at your hotel

Arrival at Naejangsan National Park & Lunch

Start hiking (2km / 2hrs)

Transfer to Baekyangsa Temple (30mins)

Baekyangsa Temple sightseeing (1hr)

Back to Seoul

Drop off at your hotel

English Speaking Tour Guide

Door to door roundtrip transfer service with private vehicle

Admission fees  for National Park and Cultural Assets (Baekyangsa)

Kukkidan (The national altar)

Baekyangsa temple.

Meal Expense

Tip for a guide  

Autumn leaves begin to turn into red around 17th.Oct and Peak is 6th.Nov.

Baekyangsa - statue of the Buddha

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[Naejangsan Mountain] Naejangsan Mountain in Jeongeup is another mountain famous for its gorgeous scenery and is often dubbed the best mountain to view the autumn crimson leaves. The park is 76,032 sq. km. in size and was designated a National Park on November 17, 1971. [Jeonju Hanok Village] Jeonju Hanok Village is the biggest hanok village in Korea with over 800 traditional hanok houses. The village is especially beautiful for its unique roof edges which are slightly raised to the sky. Jeonju is also famous for its incredible cuisine, so don't forget to try some of the traditional food such as bibimbap, dduck galbi, and noodles as well as various delicious snacks such as Choco Pie.

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Naejangsan National Park

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Naejangsan National Park is located in the southestern part of South Korea .  The national park encompasses an area of 31 square miles (81 sq km) making it the 7th smallest of the country's national parks.

The park is renowned for the strikingly beautiful fall foliage that blankets the area around the mountain. The spring brings captivating colors with the blossoms of the cherry trees and the azalea bushes.  This park is one of the most popular destinations because of the abundance of colors on display.

Naejangsan is the focal point reaching a peak of 2,503 feet (763 m).  The jagged peak create a striking visual, particularly when accompanied by the fall foliage.

Along with the colorful vegetation, the national park also provides visitors with a taste of Korean culture.  There are several temples located throughout the park.  Baegyangsa Temple and Naejangsa Temple are two of the more popular.

Naejangsan mountain is the cornerstone of the park.  It reaches a summit of 2,503 feet (763 m).  However, the highlights are truly the colors found during the spring blossoms and the fall foliage.

The spring delivers breath taking color with the azaleas and cherry blossoms.  The spring might just be outdone with the brilliant reds and oranges that blanket the mountainside and surrounding landscapes.

A cable car ride up the side of the mountain is one of the easiest ways to view the fall foliage without making the effort to hike the trails.  It also provide a unique perspective.

Naejangsan National Park Trails

There are many paths that allow visitors to walk and hike through the astounding landscape.  One of the more challenging treks is the 9-summit circut with varying peaks ranging from 2,172 to 2,503 feet (662 m to 763 m).   It takes between 4.5 to 7 hours to complete the circuit.

Nature Observatory Trail

This trail is rated easy and provide an excellent opportunity to view the fall foliage while also seeing the 108 Danpung Tunnel. The one-way trail covers a distance of 1.01 miles (1.63 km).

Baekyangsa Walking Trail

This trail covers a distance of 5.28 miles (8.5 km) earning a rating of intermediate.  You will see Baekyangsa Temple, Yaksaam Temple, the Yeongcheongl Cave, capping it off with a stunning view of Baekamsan Mountain.

Ridge Hiking Trail

This is a full day trek that is rated more difficult.  The trail covers a distance of 6.83 miles (11 km) with elevation gains to the various summits ranging from 2,172 to 2,503 feet (662 m to 763 m).  The hike delivers stunning views out over the surrounding landscape.

Park Protection

Naejang was established as a national park to protect the striking vegetation and landscapes that surround Naejangsan mountain. Along with the astounding landscapes with cherry blossoms in the spring and blanketed fall foliage, the park also protects the cultural heritage found in the temples located within the park boundaries.

Naejangsan Highlights

• Naejangsan mountain
• Cherry blossoms
• Fall foliage

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Naejangsan National Park: Finding Fall Colors

Naejangsan National Park is hands down one of the most beautiful places in Korea . And I promise, you only need to hike a  little .

Since Naejangsan is probably my umpteenth time talking about autumn in Korea , I’m sure you’ve guessed it’s my favorite season. I’m a pretty visual person, so I find the sudden burst of colors everywhere energizing.

Not to mention the fact that the temperatures tend to be pretty perfect, not too humid and not quite cold just yet. This last fall I’ve tried to take advantage of the beautiful weather, walking outside a bit more, exploring Korea’s mountains, and leaving my windows open for the fresh air.

Naejangsan National Park

One of my friends mentioned that she took her mother to see the fall foliage in Naejangsan. After seeing photos I knew I had to go there myself. Elissa happened to be visiting me that weekend and was kind enough to not mind hopping on another bus to Jeongeup after spending 3 + hours on a bus from Seoul. Apparently, this park is quite famous among Koreans for seeing the fall leaves, but it’s not too famous

Apparently, this park is quite famous among Koreans for seeing the fall leaves, but it’s not too famous overall just yet. Unlike Daedunsan , the cable car ride didn’t have waiting times, and we actually found ourselves with space to ourselves both times.

What I also loved was that the cable car window was totally open on one side. This way you can see the mountainside and all the colors without a dirty window blocking your view. If you take the cable car, definitely make sure you go to the observatory to see your surroundings. It’s absolutely stunning, even in the rain we had!

If it’s not raining, I recommend going for a bit of a hike . Elissa did a long hike with her friend last year, and she said it was gorgeous! Unfortunately, it was raining pretty bad when we got there, so we opted out of hiking. We missed seeing a lot of the temples and natural structures within.

Tips for Visiting Naejangsan National Park

• Korean Name: 내장산국립공원
• Address:  전라북도 순창군 복흥면 봉덕길 일원
• English Address:  Bongdeok-gil, Bokheung-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
• Cost:  11,000 KRW for the cable car (depends though), I believe it’s free to hike
• Opening:  Sunrise to Sunset

TOURS THAT GO TO NAEJANGSAN

• Korea Autumn Foliage Tour from Seoul –  If you’re coming from Seoul and only want to do a day trip, this is a great tour. It might be more cost-efficient depending on your plans. Check dates and details here.
• Naejangsan tour from Busan – If you’re staying in Busan and have no plans of being in Seoul during the tour dates, then you might want to consider this tour. It’s a pretty long time in the bus (Busan is farther from Jeongeup than Seoul), but I’ve gone on long bus rides to be somewhere for only a few hours before! Check dates and details here.

HOW TO GET THERE

• Go to Jeongeup Bus Station. There are direct ones from Seoul.
• You can take the local Bus 171 to 휴게소.버스터미널/ Service Area + Bus Terminal. OR
• Take a taxi from the bus station to Naejangsan. It should be around less than 10,000 won. We got out and walked when we saw how long the line was.

For more hiking in Korea:

• Hiking Hallasan in Jeju: A Guide to South Korea’s Tallest Mountain
• A Hiking Guide to Odaesan National Park
• A Guide to Hiking Gyeryongsan
• How to Hike Guryong Valley in Jirisan
• Hike Seoraksan, One of Korea’s Tallest Mountains
• Jirisan’s Baemsagol Valley Course
• Hiking Wolchulsan to Cross One of Korea’s Must See Bridges
• Hiking Daedunsan in the Fog

Is Naejangsan on your Korea bucket list ? Where are your favorite place to see all the fall colors?

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