Frames of Korea

Capturing the soul of Korea through a local lens.

Frames of Korea

Capturing the soul of Korea through a local lens.

Hi ! My name is Jay.
I was born & raised in Korea and I love photography.
So, my mission is to capture all the beauty that Korea has to offer and share it with you

Come with me on a journey to hidden gems and amazing places in Korea!

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3 MOST POPULAR AUTUMN SPOTS IN GYEONGJU

PINK MUHLY

Address : 839-1, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si / 경북 경주시 인왕동 839-1

Pink muhly in Korea is very common in autumn. Even though you can see pink muhly any where in Korea, there are some places that are known for these fluffy clouds of pink grass in the country.

Pink muhly in Korea started in 2014, when Jeju eco-park planted fields of pink muhly grass to attract customers. Then it spread to the whole country and now it has become symbol for autumn.

When can you enjoy pink muhly in Gyongju?

From mid-September through late October, with the color reaching its most romantic hue around the second and third week of October. By early November the breeze grows colder and the plumes fade to silver, still beautiful but no longer that dreamy pink haze.

When is the best time to enjoy pink muhly?

The best time to visit is during sunset, when the light turns warm and the scenery feels almost unreal.

Fall Foliage at Millennium Forest

Address : Gyeongju Millennium Forest (Cheonnyeonui Sup) Sinpyeong-dong / 경주천년의숲

Fall Foliage watching is a huge thing in Korea. Mountains are full with people on autumn.

At Millennium forest you don’t need to hike up the mountain to enjoy this beautiful fall foliage.

This place feels like time decided to rest here.
Tall trees rise like pillars of light, while maples spill their colors across the trail.

When can you enjoy fall foliage at the forest?

Visit around late October to early November, when the forest reaches its most brilliant hues.

When is the best time to visit?

In the golden hour, just before sunset, the sunlight seeps through the trees like honey, and the forest glows as if lit from within.

Golden Silence at Tongiljeon

Address : Tongiljeon (Hall of Unification) 111 Tongiljeon-gil / 통일전

Not too far from the millennium forest there’s place that you can enjoy golden leaves.

As you walk through the broad stone path toward the pavilion, the ginkgo trees rise like sentinels on both sides, their leaves shimmering in late-October sunlight.

When can you enjoy golden fall foliage at Tongiljeon?

Visit from late October to early November, when the ginkgo avenue is at its brightest.

When is the best time to visit?

Arrive around 3 p.m., when the sun leans westward and the entire courtyard glows as if lit from within.

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