The Maple Forest Path at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan runs for about 3.2 km under thousands of maple trees. The Korea Tourism Organization lists the 2026 Maple Forest Healing Festival for October 15–November 15, while its descriptive text specifies Friday-to-Sunday activities from October 16 through November 15. Visitors can combine a daytime walk with evening illuminations, a media façade at the Tower of the Nation, historical interpretation and cultural performances. The listing also describes lighting commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kim Gu's birth, night interpretation near the exhibition of dismantled Japanese Government-General building materials, photo spots, a footprint activity and luminous face painting. The venue is at 1 Dongnipginyemgwan-ro, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. Admission is listed as free. Precise sessions and tour reservations were not confirmed, so check the organizer's latest announcements or call 041-560-0114 before travelling.
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- First published
- Oct 29, 2026
Cheonan Maple Forest Festival: Night Walks and Heritage Art Through November 15
An approximately 3.2-km maple path at the Independence Hall adds evening illuminations, projection art and historical interpretation.
The 2026 listing covers October 15–November 15, but describes Friday-to-Sunday activities beginning October 16.
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What we're seeing
The festival links fall foliage with a site commemorating Korea's independence movement and contemporary light installations. Overall dates do not necessarily mean every program operates daily.
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What we still don't know
The top listing starts October 15, while the program description specifies weekends from October 16. Exact night hours, sessions, reservations, parking, accessibility and rain policies remain unverified. The linked organizer page returned HTTP 403.