Haven't decided where to travel yet? KBS News Plaza, 20-second glimpse of <Hidden Travel Destinations> October 1st week

The weather has suddenly changed, like a flipped switch, which is quite surprising for the first week of October.

As it's officially the season for outings, KBS News Plaza videofeatures many places where you can enjoy autumn flower viewing.

Many locations were highlighted. Furthermore, since there's a firework festival in Yeouido this weekend, a large crowd is expected.

Be careful of catching a cold due to the temperature difference between day and night, and plan a safe outing.

Sampaeji District, Han River Park, Namyangju

Address: 254-2 Gosan-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sampaeji District of Namyangju Han River Park is a great place for family outings, boasting a bicycle park, sports facilities, a musical fountain,

Lego Children's Garden, birch forest, and a water playground, making it a popular park with diverse facilities.

The beautiful scenery offered by the Han River and Bukhan River makes it one of the eight scenic spots of Namyangju.

Fields are filled with flowers in spring, summer, and autumn, while winter offers a picturesque view of the birch trees.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Byeokchoji Arboretum

Address: 242 Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Starting from shallow water and a few trees in 1997, Byeokchoji Arboretum opened in 2005.

Spanning 120,000㎡, it comprises 27 Eastern and Western gardens across six distinct themed spaces.

With over 1,000 plant species, the arboretum's seasonal beauty has been featured in numerous dramas and films, including <Vincenzo>, <Hotel del Luna>,

<Descendants of the Sun>, <My Love from the Star>, and the movie <The Handmaiden>, making it a unique experience to discover these filming locations. (Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Olympic Park Wildflower Hill

Address: 424 Olympic-ro, Oryun-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

A large-scale wildflower area located on a gentle slope between the rose garden near the Olympic Park intersection and the Hanseong Baekje Museum.

Covering 2,800㎡, a gazebo sits at the top of the slope, with walking paths creating expansive flower fields on either side.

Different wildflowers are planted seasonally, making it a prime photo spot to enjoy a spectacular display of wildflowers.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Gwanchoksa Temple

Address: 25 Gwanchok-ro 1beon-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Located on the eastern slopes of Banya Mountain in the southern part of Nonsan city, Gwanchoksa Temple is a famous scenic spot considered one of Nonsan's top sights.

Gwanchoksa Temple offers many unique attractions, the most prominent being the stone statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva, known as <Eunjin Mireuk>.

The 18m-tall stone Buddha has a serene and compassionate expression, often described as the <smile of Baekje>.

The stone lantern, five-story stone pagoda, and stone gate in front of Eunjin Mireuk are also precious artifacts.

It is said that turning the central axis of the Yunjangdae, which houses Buddhist scriptures, is equivalent to reciting the scriptures.

Among the artifacts at Gwanchoksa Temple, the stone statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva is a National Treasure, the stone lantern is a Treasure, the stone gate is a Chungcheongnam-do Cultural Property material,

and the stone statue of Vairocana Buddha is designated as a Chungcheongnam-do tangible cultural property.

Standing in the courtyard of Gwanchoksa Temple, you can see the rich Nonsan plains at a glance.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)