Seoul invites visitors to monthlong autumn festival on Mount Nam

Seoul is set to host a month-long autumn festival along the Namsan Trail from November 1 to 30, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The festival will feature a range of activities, including guided walks, family-friendly crafts, a photo exhibition, and a traditional archery contest. The Namsan Trail, encircling Mount Nam, is renowned for its stunning fall foliage.

Most of the festival's programs will take place on November 7 and 8. Visitors can join nature and history tours starting at Palgakjeong Pavilion, which follow the Namsan Sky Forest Trail. Additionally, there will be autumn tours of the Korean Forest Garden, a newly established garden on the mountain's slopes.

Family-oriented programs include bird-watching, a seed-hunting walk, and wildflower basket making. Adults can participate in knitting, weaving, and wreath-making classes. Children can engage in traditional Korean games at Hohyeondang, a pavilion dedicated to etiquette education. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn the art of shooting Korean bows at Seokhojeong, a traditional archery range situated on Mount Nam.

Professional park photographers will be on hand to capture portraits of festival attendees. On November 14, Seokhojeong will host a traditional archery competition as part of the festivities.