[Tour] 2012 Autumn Foliage Forecast Maps in Korea’s Mountains

2012 Autumn Foliage Forecast Maps in Korea’s Mountains

Hello everyone! I think autumn is the most pleasant season in Korea. This year’s autumn leaves have begun to appear since at the end of September. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the autumn foliage of Mt. Palgong peaks on October 26th.

Watching autumn foliage is one of the best things to do while you are staying in Korea. Please take a look at the foliage forecast maps below and enjoy the fantastic autumn color of leaves and flowers! 



    2012 Autumn Foliage Forecast Maps in Korea’s Mountains  

   * First foliage = 20% of a given area’s foliage has changed colors
   * Peak foliage = 80% or more of a given area’s foliage has changed colors





    2012 Expected Time of First Autumn foliage in Korea's Mountains  
 
   ● Mt. Geumgang September 29th 
   ● Mt. Seolak October 2nd
   ● Mt. Odae October 4th
   ● Mt. Chiak October 9th
   ● Mt. Wolak October 15th 
   ● Mt. Bukhan October 15th 
   ● Mt. Sokli October 15th
   ● Mt. Gyeryong October 17th
   ● Mt. Palgong October 18th
   ● Mt. Gaya October 12th 
   ● Mt. Naejang October 25th
   ● Mt. Jiri October 10th
   ● Mt. Mudeung October 23rd
   ● Mt. Duryun October 28th
   ● Mt. Halla October 15th



    2012 Expected Time of Peak Foliage in Korea's Mountains  

   ● Mt. Geumgang October 15th 
   ● Mt. Seolak October 17th 
   ● Mt. Odae October 18th
   ● Mt. Chiak October 20th
   ● Mt. Wolak October 23rd 
   ● Mt. Bukhan October 26th 
   ● Mt. Sokli October 26th
   ● Mt. Gyeryong October 27th 
   ● Mt. Palgong October 26th 
   ● Mt. Gaya October 25th
   ● Mt. Naejang November 6th
   ● Mt. Jiri October 18th
   ● Mt. Mudeung November 2nd
   ● Mt. Duryun November 11th
   ● Mt. Halla October 30th

<Source: Korea Meteorological Administration>

* 2012 Mt. Palgong Foliage Festival
  : http://visitdaegu2011.blogspot.kr/2012/10/mt-palgong-autumn-foliage-festival.html