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Naejangsan National Park

The first name Koreans think of for autumn leaves. The road to Naejangsa Temple turns into a tunnel of red maples.

In Korean내장산“Naejangsan”

Where
Jeongeup, Jeonbuk
Best season
Autumn
Best time
Late October to early November, weekday mornings

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💡 Good to know
  • Foliage weekends bring heavy traffic — go on a weekday or by public transport.
  • A cable car takes you to a viewpoint over the colored ridges.
  • The ridge hike has rocky sections; wear hiking shoes and start early.
📷 Photo tips
  • Shoot the maple tunnel toward the temple and the reflections at Uhwajeong Pond.
  • Backlit maple leaves glow a deeper red.

Naejangsan is a national park in Jeongeup, Jeonbuk, and one of Korea’s most famous places for autumn foliage. Its small-leaved maples turn brilliant red and gold, and the whole mountain seems to catch fire. The path to the old temple Naejangsa is the highlight.

Highlights

  • The maple tunnel — the road from the park entrance to the temple is lined on both sides with maples.
  • Uhwajeong Pavilion — a pavilion on a pond, mirrored in the water with the colored hills behind.
  • Cable car and viewpoint — an easy way to see the ridges from above.

Good to know

Peak color shifts a little each year, so check the foliage forecast. Many people combine it with nearby Baegyangsa Temple.

Find it on a Korean map app — search 내장산:Naver Map ↗KakaoMap ↗

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