By the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
Autumn is not only the most comfortable season in Korea but also the most beautiful. The poetic red maples and the dazzling golden ginkgos make the city look even more vibrant and colorful. Starting from late October, you can begin to see the golden ginkgo scenery in Korea. Below are four of the most popular ginkgo viewing spots.
Golden ginkgos create a dreamy and romantic streetscape. (Image source / Korea Tourism Organization)
Ginkgo-lined walking paths are burst with golden hues. (Image source / hanyangdosung)
● Samcheong-dong Ginkgo Alley
The path from Gyeongbokgung Palace’s stone wall road to Samcheong-dong is filled with traditional palaces exuding old-world charm and trendy new coffee shops. The collision of modernity and tradition here creates a uniquely beautiful scene. The ginkgo trees lining the street take on a golden hue in autumn, adding an extra layer of poetic charm.
Samcheong-dong Ginkgo Alley blends historical houses with the urban landscape. (Image source / wowseoul)
● Pulguksa Temple Ginkgo Avenue
Pulguksa Temple’s ginkgo avenue is widely renowned. In late autumn, the roads leading to various parts of the temple are covered with golden fallen leaves. The serene ginkgos at Pulguksa Temple are filled with Buddhist ambiance and an air of mystery. When a senior monk walks by alone, it feels as if you’ve stepped into an enchanting oil painting.
Pulguksa Temple Ginkgo Avenue has an added touch of mysterious Zen. (Image source / ctrip)
Pulguksa Temple Ginkgo Avenue, with golden leaves swirling all around. (Image source / ifeng)
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