The Ultimate Guide to Pink Muhly and Silver Grass in Autumn 2026

National Silver Grass & Pink Muhly Grass Hotspots — Festival Schedules and Regional Colonies

Two main types of grasses color the autumn fields. Pink pink muhly grass peaks from late September to mid-October in parks and gardens, while silvery silver grass reaches its prime from early October to November on mountain ridges and river banks. This page is a hub that gathers national silver grass and pink muhly grass hotspots in one place. The festival schedules for each year are updated at the same address annually.

Separate pages delve deeper into specific regions. To see only Gyeongju Cheomseongdae Pink Muhly and Mujangsan Silver Grass, refer to Gyeongju Pink Muhly & Silver Grass Hotspots. For Mindungsan hiking courses and the Silver Grass Flower Festival, continue reading at Jeongseon Mindungsan Hiking Information.

2026 Silver Grass Festival Schedule

Only festivals with confirmed dates announced by the organizers are listed. Those not yet announced are marked as "Unannounced."

Other autumn festivals during the same period can be viewed chronologically in the Autumn Festival Calendar.

Silver Grass Hotspots — Mountain Ridge vs. Urban Types

Silver grass hotspots are distinctly categorized: mountain ridge type requiring hiking, and urban/park type accessible by walking.

The essence of mountain ridge type hotspots is the golden glow of silver grass against the backlight at sunset. However, since descending after sunset becomes dark, bring a headlamp and start hiking no later than 3:30 PM. More mountain-specific information is available in the Hiking category.

Pink Muhly Grass Hotspot Comparison

Most pink muhly grass colonies are planted in parks and gardens, allowing viewing without uphill climbs. Admission fees vary by location and may change annually, so check before visiting.

How to Choose by Region

Seoul Metropolitan Area — For viewing without hiking, Haneul Park (silver grass) and Olympic Park (pink muhly · silver grass) are the closest. Haneul Park is illuminated at night during the Seoul Silver Grass Festival (Oct 17-23). If you want to combine it with hiking, Pocheon Myeongseongsan has the largest silver grass ridge in the metropolitan area.

Gangwon — Jeongseon Mindungsan is one of the largest in the country, with the entire mountain covered in silver grass. You can travel by train from Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul to Mindungsan Station. Course distances and parking are summarized in Jeongseon Mindungsan Hiking Information.

Yeongnam — The Ganwoljae · Sinbulsan area in Ulju is known as the Yeongnam Alps Silver Grass Plain. Hapcheon Hwangmaesan is suitable for family hikes with its gentle courses and carts for the mobility-impaired. In Gyeongju, you can combine the urban Cheomseongdae Pink Muhly and the outlying Mujangsan Silver Grass in one or two days. For details, see Gyeongju Pink Muhly & Silver Grass Hotspots.

Chungcheong — Oseosan offers a silver grass ridge overlooking the West Sea. The representative course is climbing to the summit via Sirubong from the Seongyeon parking lot on the Boryeong side.

Preparation and Precautions for Your Visit

• Protect the colonies: Do not step into the colonies for photos, as trampled pink muhly often does not recover. Use designated photo zones and walking paths.
• Windbreaker: Mountain silver grass ridges have lower temperatures and stronger winds than flat areas.
• Hiking boots and headlamp: Mountain ridge hotspots are most beautiful at sunset, but the descent quickly becomes dark.
• Weekend parking: Public parking lots often fill up around 9 AM on weekends during festival periods. Consider public transportation or shuttles first.
• Check timing: Pink muhly grass fades quickly after mid-October. Silver grass ears swell and become more silvery after mid-October.
• For places that turn yellow at the same time, see Ginkgo Autumn Spots, and for autumn leaves, see Autumn Foliage Hotspots.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are pink muhly grass and silver grass at their peak? Pink muhly grass is generally from late September to mid-October, and silver grass is from mid-October to early November. This can vary by 1-2 weeks depending on the region and the year's weather.

Where can I see silver grass without hiking? Seoul's Haneul Park is a prime example. You can walk there from World Cup Stadium Station or Mapo-gu Office Station on Subway Line 6. Olympic Park also has silver grass fields.

Is there an admission fee for silver grass festivals? All silver grass festivals listed in the schedule above have free admission. However, parking fees and some experience programs may be charged.

Which silver grass hotspots are good to visit during the Hangeul Day holiday (Oct 9-11)? The Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival is ongoing, and a singing contest will also be held on October 9-10. The full holiday itinerary is summarized in Hangeul Day Long Weekend Outing.

Sources

• Jeongseon-gun Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival: https://www.jeongseon.go.kr/tour/jeongseontour/festivals?contentSeq=219873&mode=read
• Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival Opening Report (News TNT): https://www.newstnt.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=719378
• Ulju Odyssey 2026 (Ulsan Maeil): https://www.iusm.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1068447
• Pocheon Myeongseongsan Silver Grass Flower Festival 2026 (Asia Economic Daily 2026-07-22): https://view.asiae.co.kr/article/2026072209583212206
• Seoul Silver Grass Festival (Seoul Fun Seoul): https://festival.seoul.go.kr/festival/main/festivalView.do?festacode=683
• Hwangmaesan Silver Grass Festival 2026 (Gyeongnam Domin Ilbo): https://www.idomin.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2014974
• Boryeong-si Oseosan: https://www.brcn.go.kr/prog/attraction/tour/sub01_01/view.do?attractionCode=11

Last checked: 2026-09-29