Seoul & Gyeonggi Drive

Dongducheon Soyosan Autumn Foliage Drive

An autumn drive to Soyosan Mountain, the capital region's top foliage destination, through tunnels of maple trees.

(Please verify the exact route using a map app)

Course Overview

Soyosan Mountain (587 m) in Dongducheon is called the capital region's number one autumn foliage spot. This 18 km course runs from downtown Dongducheon past Soyosan Station to the mountain's tourist complex.

Peak foliage runs from mid-October to early November, with the Jajaeam to Habaegundae section rivaling Seoraksan in beauty. The foliage tunnel along the approach road is a driving highlight.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Dongducheon Downtown to Soyosan Station (approx. 10 km)

Pass through the city center toward the station.

Section 2: Soyosan Station to Tourist Complex (approx. 8 km)

Drive through the foliage tunnel along the approach road.

Driving Tips

  • Peak foliage: mid-October to early November
  • Soyosan admission: 1,000 KRW for adults
  • Expect severe congestion on autumn weekends
  • Also accessible by Subway Line 1 (Soyosan Station)

Course Info

Distance

13.7 km

Duration

35 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Seoul & Gyeonggi Dongducheon

Best Season
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions2 attractions

🅿️
Soyosan StationParking

Starting point for Soyosan hikes with public parking

🗺️Directions
👀
Soyosan Jajaeam TempleViewpoint

Mid-mountain temple in the core foliage area

🗺️Directions