Autumn 2026 ginkgo season — when Seoul and the countryside turn gold

Ginkgo trees in Seoul and central Korea usually turn gold from late October to mid-November, so the next few weeks are the best time to plan an autumn trip. The exact peak depends on the weather.

• In Seoul: palace stone-wall roads and university campuses
• Beyond Seoul: riverside ginkgo roads in Asan, about 1h 40m from Incheon Airport

Read our guide: When do ginkgo leaves turn yellow in Korea? or see the countryside trip.