Fall is one of the best times to visit South Korea! With colorful trees and perfect weather, this article will focus on the hottest fall activities you need to experience!
Many people consider autumn in South Korea starting in September and lasting until November. Therefore, I have selected festivals for September. During the fall season, the weather quickly changes, the leaves turn, and the cold weather begins to move in, and for me, it's one of my most favorite seasons and for good reason!
Usually, Korean festival marketing campaigns may only start 1-2 weeks before an event. This means that you need to be ready to take action when you start seeing the advertising. Don’t expect extensive advertising for a festival 1-2 months away. It’s easy to miss a festival if you don’t know what time of year it may happen, to me this still sounds crazy every time I think about it, as in the UK and the US tickets for events will be released sometimes up to a year before the actual date!
A great thing however about Korea which I will always be thankful for is that most events are FREE, unlike in Europe and the US. This makes them easily enjoyable for people of all ages, and most of the events you are able to take pets as well!
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However, the Chuseok holiday falls from September 16th to 18th in 2024. At this time, everyone and their dog is traveling around Korea, so there are huge traffic jams and booking KTX tickets is very difficult. It’s best to stay put in Seoul during Chuseok, unless you have already left the city by then to spend time with their families and pay tribute to ancestors.
Not only is the autumn foliage creeping across the country from north to south, there is a feeling of happiness and joy in Korea and Koreans that comes from the end of the brutal summer, which is hot and humid. This joy is released in outdoor trips, festivals, and harvest celebrations, which with the cooler weather is the ideal time to put on your boots and head outdoors, and Korea is the perfect place for this as it has over seven thousand mountains to enjoy and explore.
Once you have spent a day hiking or outdoors, then Korea’s traditional food and destinations are also the stars of this busy month, with fresh harvest produce available to sample, such as succulent fruits and veg, crunchy nuts, and spicy chilli peppers. The best places to try these are in Korea’s historic cities, such as Jeonju, Gyeongju, and Andong.
Let us know in the comments below which festival you want to head to this fall and tag us in your photos to be featured!
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