Baekbeom Plaza Park in Fall: One of Seoul’s Most Beautiful Seasonal Views

Seoul’s Autumn Colors at Baekbeom Plaza Park

Seoul’s autumn scenery has been absolutely stunning lately. The city is covered in vibrant fall foliage, and everywhere you go, the colors feel magical. I recently visited Baekbeom Plaza Park, and the landscape was so beautiful that I ended up taking countless photos. The weather was perfect, and the scenery—filled with the warm hues of fall—looked almost unreal. Even though it was a weekday, many people were enjoying picnics and taking photos around the park. Still, weekdays are generally quieter, making it a great time to enjoy the park at a slower pace.

Not long ago, I wrote about Shinheung Market in Haebangchon, and Baekbeom Park is actually not far from there. I highly recommend a walking course where you explore Shinheung Market and the surrounding neighborhood first, then continue on to Baekbeom Park. It’s one of my favorite routes.

<A blog post about Shinheung Market>

Features & History of Baekbeom Plaza Park

Baekbeom Park is located near Namsan, offering partial views of the Namsan Tower and even some glimpses of Seoul’s skyline. At the center of the square stands a statue of Kim Gu (Baekbeom), one of Korea’s most respected independence activists—hence the name of the park.

During the Japanese colonial period, a Shinto shrine once stood in this area. After Korea regained independence, the shrine was demolished, and in its place, statues and memorials honoring independence activists were established. It feels meaningful that the site of historical sorrow was transformed into a symbol of resistance and remembrance. It’s both historically significant and fascinating.

Enjoying Autumn at Baekbeom Plaza Park

Take your time walking along the fortress trail—it’s beautiful in every season, but especially in autumn. Strolling inside the park also feels peaceful and refreshing. 

The park is gorgeous during the day, but the sunset is truly magical. As the square lights up in the early evening, the atmosphere becomes even more charming.

If you continue walking downhill from the square, you’ll reach Namdaemun Market. Visiting the market after exploring Baekbeom Park is another route I highly recommend.

📍 Baekbeom Plaza Park Address: 649 Namsan Park-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Baekbeom Plaza Park in Korean : 백범 광장