Silver-white Waves of Pampas Grass: Top 6 Spots in Korea to View Miscanthus

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

As the crisp autumn weather arrives, besides the vibrant reds of maple leaves, the vast seas of pampas grass in autumn are also not to be missed. Bundles of pampas flowers sway gently in the wind, exuding the unique poetic elegance of the season. So what are the must-visit spots for viewing pampas grass in Korea?

● Mt. Myeongseong, Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province

Mt. Myeongseong is located at the border between Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, and Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, and is one of the most representative spots in Korea for viewing pampas grass. At the mid-mountain level of Mt. Myeongseong lies Sanyeon Lake, where you can enjoy the beautiful lake scenery while hiking.

● Mt. Cheongwan, Changhung, South Jeolla Province
Besides overlooking the multi-island seas of the South Coast from Mt. Cheongwan, you can also enjoy the scenery of pampas grass along the way. In autumn, the entire mountain is covered with pampas blossoms, and the towering peaks are also a highlight here.
 
● Mt. Osu, Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province

Mt. Osu is located in Hongseong County, and its coastal location offers a sense of openness and elevation that differs from inland mountains. Centered around the mountaintop, an area spanning 2 km is covered in fields of pampas grass. Once you climb to the highest point, you can also enjoy the endless blue ocean — a breathtaking view that refreshes the soul.

● Seonbul Plain at Sinbul Mountain, Ulju, Ulsan

The Seonbul Plain at Sinbul Mountain in Ulju, Ulsan, is famous for its vast fields of purple pampas grass — so expansive that it can take over an hour to walk across them. Here, you’ll find large expanses of pure pampas grass fields, where you can freely wander through the dreamy silver sea of grass.

● Mindung Mountain, Jeongseon, Gangwon ProvinceMountain

The pampas grass flowers blanketing Mindung Mountain are beloved by visitors. The round-shaped mountain resembles an endlessly stretching field, with about 200,000 pyeong (approximately 660,000 square meters) of pampas blossoms surrounding you — an absolutely spectacular sight.