Fall weekend · Seoul

Fall weekend in Seoul

Autumn in Seoul — foliage walks, harvest markets and the cafés worth lingering in once the patios cool down.

Frequently added to plans

Top spots in Seoul

  • Han River Parks

    Outdoors

    Yeouido / Banpo

    Bike loops, chicken-and-beer picnics, Banpo bridge rainbow fountain at night.

  • Bukchon Hanok Village

    Culture

    Jongno

    Hillside maze of traditional houses between two palaces.

  • Gwangjang Market

    Food & Drink

    Jongno

    Bindaetteok mung bean pancakes and live octopus — Netflix-famous.

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Culture

    Jongno

    Free entry in hanbok; changing-of-the-guard at 10am and 2pm.

Where to eat

  • Jungsik

    $$$$

    Modern Korean · Gangnam

    Two-Michelin-star tasting menu — bibimbap rethought as fine dining.

  • Myeongdong Kyoja

    $

    Noodles · Myeongdong

    Kalguksu hand-cut noodles in chicken broth — four-item menu only.

  • Mingles

    $$$$

    Contemporary Korean · Cheongdam

    Three-star tasting from chef Mingoo Kang.

  • Tosokchon

    $$

    Samgyetang · Jongno

    Ginseng chicken soup the presidents eat — go before noon.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Han River Parks. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Seoul and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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