Fall foliage peaks on Jeju, silver grass rounds out scenery
Although autumn foliage has largely passed its peak across Korea this year, those who missed the season still have one last chance on Jeju, the country’s southernmost region, where the colors have yet to reach their height. According to a 2026 autumn foliage forecast released by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Korea National Arboretum, ginkgo trees and oak species at Halla Arboretum on…
Autumn colors on Jeju Island have yet to fully reach their peak, despite the overall progression of the season across the rest of Korea. Forecasts released by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Korea National Arboretum predict that ginkgo trees and oak species at Halla Arboretum on Jeju will peak on November 16, with maples reaching their most vibrant hues on November 19. Alongside the foliage, silver grass is set to cover Jeju's oreum, or small volcanic cones, as well as its coastal areas.
Halla Arboretum, established in 1993 in Jeju City, houses approximately 100,000 plants from 1,321 species, including native Jeju flora and subtropical species. Designated by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment in 2000 as a conservation center for endangered wild plants outside their natural habitats, the arboretum offers a forest bathing area that provides a refreshing atmosphere for visitors.
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