It is officially autumn! While it is still warm and hot in Hong Kong in October, friends in the cities around us are already enjoying their autumn. If you are fond of autumn, how about signing yourself up to a trip for maple leaves?

Tokyo - Showa Memorial Park

Tokyo has a history of being famous for maple leaves, which is also one of the favourite travel destinations among Hong Kong people. Showa Memorial Park is the biggest park in Tokyo and one of the great spots for the leaves. There are different areas in the park including the water area, plaza and the forest area, which is perfect for a casual walk or riding a bike. The park will hold a lighting event in November to celebrate the fall season, different colours of light will be jamming in the park and give a different mood to the night visitors.

You would not want to miss out on the photo opportunity for maple leaves. Don’t forget to bring a camera with you, capture the scene in photo or video format, send to your phones and share with your friends and family instantly. A tip for you - follow the sunlight while you’re capturing the maple leaves to avoid poor lighting.

Tokyo - Mount Takao

Another popular spot is Mount Takao in Tokyo, which is only one hour away by train from the city centre of Tokyo. The moment you step out from the train station, you are surrounded by the romantic colours. You can take a cable car ride to the middle of the mountain, followed by a 40-minute walk to the top of the mountain. The Maple Festival is an exclusive event that only happens in autumn, you can see different performances and learn more about traditional Japanese culture during the visit there!

Osaka - Mino Park

The Mino Waterfall is the signature of Mino Park. While the reds and yellows are dancing along with the silky water coming down from the waterfall, it hypes up your trip with the spectacular view. You will also find a Mino-exclusive popular snack on the way to the waterfall - fried maple leaves, which is tempura in a leaf shape, supporting an all-sense experience for the trip including your tummy!

Even if there will be a little bit of walking between the spots, keep your belongings and water with you in a backpack to give you a worry-free walk.

Seoul - N Seoul Tower and Namsan Park

The leaves are expected in mid-October in Seoul, while the best timing to see the leaves will be at the month end. Not only the maple leaves, it is also the season for the yellow ginkgo trees where you can see them everywhere in Seoul.

The top choice for viewing goes to N Seoul Tower and Namsan Park. You can enjoy the romantic cityscape from a height and distance in N Seoul Tower and Namsan, this spectacular angle from being in the city will give you some nice pictures.

Seoul - Gyeongbokgung Palace

Desire for time travel? The Gyeongbokgung Palace in the city centre of Seoul will give you a distinct experience by seeing the leaves in the ancient korean palace. To hype up the experience, you can rent the traditional korean costume, Hanbok, have a walk in the palace and get some nice pictures! It is highly recommended to get your hair ready for the costume too. A hair product which you love will definitely do a good job for you.

Seoul - Deoksugung Palace

If you are a fan of korean drama, do not miss out on a visit to the Stonewall Road in Deoksugung Palace. We are sure you will recognize a film or two from there because it is a famous filming location for korean dramas.

Nothing will take “shopping” away from your itinerary, especially in Seoul. Get ready with an extendable suitcase, travel bags, weight scale and luggage strap!

Taipei - Yangmingshan National Park

Maple leaves could be just one hour away from us! The Yangmingshan National Park in Taipei is one of the popular spots for seeing the leaves in Taiwan. There are different types of trees in the park, which will bring you a strong, vivid, gradient visual impact for different levels of red.

To make sure your devices are as energetic as you, do not forget your chargers and travel data to support your journey with all the navigation, photos and instant sharing!