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When that cool breeze begins to blow, it finally feels like autumn has arrived. Looking up at the clear fall sky, that feeling of wanting to travel far away comes to us. Yet in reality it’s not something we can do easily. In times like these, what about setting a date and traveling to beautiful fall locations in Seoul? Let’s look at some of the flowers that encapsulate fall’s beautiful colors beneath the listless sky. If you take a look at some of the pictures taken together with fall flowers, even just two hours of your time is enough to get that perfect autumn feeling.

Haneul Park

Haneul Park (meaning Sky Park) is the place that automatically comes to mind when fall arrives. From the parking lot, take a ride in a narrow electric car or walk up 291 wooden stairs to get to the park entrance. Enter into the park starting from the entrance and following the welcoming fall flowers. Cotton candy-like pink muhly grass flows in the wind while red-tinged burning bushes boast vibrant colors. You can also see garden cosmos and sunflowers - the embodiment of autumn.

As you approach the observatory, you will find an endless field of silver grass. While walking along the road, the cool wind and silver grass along with the warm sunlight enhance the autumn atmosphere. Make sure to take a picture of the autumn scenery that can only be seen at this time of year.

Seoul Botanic Park

Seoul Botanic Park, a place where you can experience a quiet autumn outdoor setting. With a spacious outdoor garden and it’s connection to the Hangang River, it’s a great place to go and enjoy a fall outing. When entering the Seoul Botanic Park, a large grass lawn can be seen. After passing through the colorful maple trees surrounding the lawn, it’s time to enter the garden.

Theme, lake, and wetland are the three outdoor gardens at Seoul Botanic Park. At the theme garden, with its traditional design and native Korean plants, you can see iconic autumn grass such as silver grass, small reed, and swamp foxtail. The connected waterfront deck leads to the lake and wetlands gardens. From the promenade around the lake, visitors can see autumn wetland plants and resident birds. Let's take a look at some representative fall plants amidst a beautifully curated landscape.

Pureun Arboretum and Hangdong Railway

If you want to see an even more special autumn landscape, go to Pureun Arboretum. You can take in the romance of autumn from the Hangdong Railway next to the garden. The engraved phrase on the abandoned railroad slates along with the wildflowers blooming between the tracks enhance the romantic fall feelings. Take a picture in front of the old station and commemorate the moment.

If you finished walking along Hangdong Railway, enter into Pureun Arboretum. Pureun Arboretum has as many as 20 theme gardens, including colorful, wildflower, and wetland gardens where you can experience a variety of autumn scenery. Don't miss the clear autumn sky that can be seen from Hangdong Reservoir at Pureun Arboretum.