Naejangsan National Park

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Widely held to have Korea's finest autumn colour, with a hundred-metre tunnel of maples.

Every late October the country comes to Naejangsan. The approach to Naejangsa temple is lined with maples that close overhead into a burning red tunnel about a hundred metres long — the most familiar autumn photograph in Korea is taken here. The peaks form a horseshoe around the valley, so wherever you stand the red, orange and yellow are layered. A cable car carries you to a viewpoint if you would rather not climb.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Naejangsan National Park?

Late October to early November

How long do you need at Naejangsan National Park?

Half a day

What are the opening hours of Naejangsan National Park?

National park hours

Did you know

The most famous national park in Korea for autumn leaves.
The maple tunnel to Naejangsa temple runs about 100m.
Naejangsa temple was founded in 636.
The peaks form a horseshoe ridge around the valley.

Travel tips

Late October to early November is the peak — and extremely crowded.
Take the train to Jeongeup, then a bus of about 30 minutes.
Arrive before 8am to photograph the maple tunnel without people.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naejangsan

Updated: 2026-08-04