6 Red Spider Lily Hotspots Across the Country to Enjoy the Autumn Atmosphere in September

In September, as autumn begins, red spider lilies emitting an intense red light bloom all over the country amidst the green forests. According to a video from the YouTube channel 'Travel Country', six representative places across the nation have been introduced where it is good to admire red spider lilies, ranging from quiet temples to lush natural forest paths and spots that harmonize with the blue sea. We have summarized domestic red spider lily hotspots where you can encounter landscapes of continuous red waves of flowers.

Red Flower Paths Meeting the Tranquility of Temples: Yeonggwang Bulgapsa Temple and Hamyang Sangnim Park

Bulgapsan Mountain in Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do, is the first place that comes to mind among red spider lily hotspots in the country. The foot of Bulgapsan Mountain and its surroundings are dyed with red spider lilies when autumn arrives; as of 2026, the Bulgapsan Spider Lily Festival will be held from September 18 to 27. While red spider lilies usually reach their peak around the end of September, the blooming period can vary depending on the weather, so it is necessary to check before visiting. The video reports that the intense and uniquely shaped red spider lilies growing under large trees are the best. In particular, the landscape where the thousand-year-old Bulgapsa Temple and the red spider lilies harmonize is a characteristic feature, and an Indian Gandhara-style architectural structure is located across the stream.

Sangnim Park in Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam-do, is a place where lush old trees fill the sky and red spider lilies bloom beneath them, creating a harmony between the green forest and the intense red light. Rather than just looking at a wide flower field, this place has the charm of meeting the flowers up close while walking slowly along the forest path. The red spider lilies continuing between the large trees that have held onto long years of time provide a deep and tranquil beauty. Additionally, after passing through the red spider lily path, one can enjoy a landscape where yellow sulfur cosmos and purple flowers bloom, creating a colorful variety of flowers.

Harmony of Large Colonies and Thousand-Year-Old Temples: Gochang Seonunsa Temple and Gimcheon Jikjisa Temple

Seonunsan Mountain in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do, is a place many travelers visit every September as the area turns red. A large colony of red spider lilies is located widely before entering the Iljumun Gate, and it creates a spectacular sight with intense red spider lilies standing under large trees. The red spider lilies of Seonunsan Mountain usually peak from mid to late September, and there are differences every year depending on the weather. The colony is wide and various photo zones are prepared, and if you walk along the waves of red spider lilies and the Seouncheon Stream, you will reach the grounds of Seonunsa Temple, which holds 1,500 years of history.

Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is a place where you can simultaneously enjoy the beauty of red spider lily colonies and a historical temple in September. Approximately 210,000 red spider lilies are planted along the walking path leading from the temple entrance to Mansegyo Bridge, and the scenery where the bright red spider lilies spread under lush trees harmonize with the green forest is attractive. The peak period is expected to be around mid-September. On the way to Jikjisa Temple, the magnificent 'Tower of Peace', which is 41.5m tall and modeled after the Nine-Story Wooden Pagoda of Hwangnyongsa, is located.

Landscapes Harmonizing Forest Paths and the Sea: Hampyeong Yongcheonsa Temple and Ulsan Daewangam Park

Yongcheonsa Temple, located at the foot of Moaksan Mountain in Hampyeong, Jeollanam-do, turns into a world of red spider lilies across the entire mountain and forest in September. The red waves of flowers continue from the forest path leading up to Yongcheonsa Temple to Red Spider Lily Park and around Gwangam Reservoir. The 2026 Hampyeong Moaksan Red Spider Lily Festival will take place from September 16 to 20. The charm of this place is that the red spider lilies form natural colonies along the lush forests and mountain slopes, not just in well-maintained flower beds. Walking along the forest path, you can encounter red spider lilies between the green leaves, and at the end of that path lies the tranquil Yongcheonsa Temple.

Daewangam Park in Ulsan provides a landscape where the blue East Sea and a forest of about 15,000 pine trees harmonize. Red spider lilies are blooming along the Four Seasons Valley Trail heading toward the suspension bridge from the park entrance, and the peak period is expected to be from late September to early October. After admiring the red spider lilies, you can view the East Sea while crossing Korea's largest maritime suspension bridge. Additionally, you can also tour Daewangam, which is steeped in the legend of Queen Munmu of Silla, allowing you to enjoy both the red spider lilies and the sea at the same time.