Top 5 great destinations for outdoor activities when traveling to Korea in the fall

If you travel to Korea in the fall, there are countless outdoor activities taking place all over the country for you to participate in. Below we will summarize some famous outdoor activities for your reference.

Paragliding experience in Danyang

Danyang is a Korean tourist destination with paragliding activities. Danyang's mild weather and ideal geographical conditions can bring a great paragliding experience to visitors. This experience is especially interesting in autumn, when the surrounding mountains gradually change color to brilliant yellow and red. 

Don't worry if you have no experience in paragliding, the instructors will guide you step by step. In particular, you can use your phone to record your entire flight.

When you come to Danyang, be sure to try some dishes made with garlic, as garlic is a local specialty. Dakgangjeong, fried chicken with black garlic, is a very popular dish. There is also tteokgalbi (beef cooked with garlic) or garlic mandu.

Canoe Experience at Chuncheon Mulle-gil Road

Located just an hour's drive from Seoul, Chuncheon is a city located in the beautiful natural resort area of ​​Gangwon Province. Chuncheon has many mountain lakes and is a  popular Korean tourist destination for outdoor activities even among locals.

After a long day of boating, you can satisfy your hunger by visiting Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street to sample Chuncheon's specialty dish Dakgalbi.

In addition, joining a sunset boat tour is also one of the interesting experiences you should join when coming to Chuncheon Mulle.

Cycling Experience in Gyeongju

Cycling around Gyeongju will give you a wonderful experience while admiring the peaceful and poetic beauty of the place. First of all, we have to mention the UNESCO  World Cultural Heritage – Bulguksa Temple, where you will see the ancient temple surrounded by the romantic red and yellow leaves. If you go through the area around Cheomseongdae Observatory, you will find endless pink grass fields, making the perfect background for photos. Or stop by the Bomun Lake Complex for a walk or bike ride around the lake.

When you come here, you should try Hwangnam-ppang, a famous local specialty. Find a bicycle, feel the cool autumn breeze, enjoy the clear blue sky and colorful autumn scenery of Gyeongju!

Experience hiking on the Jeju Olle Trail

Jeju Olle Trails is a series of 26 trails, including 21 main trails and 5 side trails. The trails connect to each other so that visitors can go around the entire island and some of the surrounding smaller islands. 

The trails range in difficulty from low to high, with walking times ranging from one hour to eight hours. These trails offer breathtaking views of the ocean and the island. After finishing your hike, you can visit local restaurants to enjoy Jeju’s famous seafood.

This is also a famous Korean tourist destination that helps you both exercise and have wonderful experiences with the beautiful nature of Jeju.

Experience walking around Ulleungdo

Ulleungdo Island is a Korean tourist destination that you should not miss when you want to participate in walking activities. Ulleung Island offers a vivid experience of island life because of its pristine and close-to-nature landscape. The island leaves an impression on visitors with its majestic natural scenery unlike anywhere else in Korea, the seascape, the endless mountains and the beautiful sunset promise to bring an impressive and relaxing experience to visitors. 

The best way to explore Ulleung is to walk or cycle around the island to feel all the natural beauty here, following the coast, you will see the waves crashing against the majestic mountains. Following Haengnam Road will take you to Dodong Lighthouse, where you can see the clear ocean, you can even see Dokdo Island on a clear day.

After exploring the island, don’t forget to sample some of the local delicacies. Fresh seafood is abundant on the island, and the island is especially famous for its grilled squid. For those who prefer meat over seafood, the island is also famous for its special bulgogi (grilled beef) dish, made from the meat of cows that live on the island and are fed a special diet of medicinal herbs that give the meat its unique flavor and aroma.

Autumn is a great time to explore nature with dynamic outdoor activities. Travel to Korea in the fall, come to the land of kimchi and immerse yourself in the above interesting activities.

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