2026 Hwadamsup Autumn Reservation: From 300,000 in Queue to Booking Complete
Hwadamsup’s 2026 autumn online reservations opened on September 16 at 1 PM.
When I joined at opening time, the queue number was around 300,000. By 3 PM, it had dropped to about 50,000,
and I completed the reservation at around 3:30 PM.
When did 2026 Hwadamsup autumn reservations open?
Online reservations for Hwadamsup’s 2026 autumn season opened at 1 PM on September 16.
Available reservations included admission to Hwadamsup and Hwadamchae, as well as Hwadamsup monorail tickets departing from Platform 1.
Because autumn foliage season draws heavy visitor demand, the queue grew very large immediately after reservations opened.
How long did a 300,000-person queue actually take?
When I first joined at 1 PM, the queue number was about 300,000.
At first, the number looked almost impossible to wait through, but the queue moved faster than expected.
By 3 PM, it had fallen to around 50,000. That means the queue moved by roughly 250,000 places in about two hours.
I ultimately completed the reservation at around 3:30 PM. At that point, there were more remaining spots than I had expected.
Should you give up if the queue number is huge?
During the actual wait, the queue moved much faster than the initial number suggested.
If you have enough time, it may be worth keeping the reservation window open instead of closing it immediately because of the queue size.
However, the dates and time slots still available can change by the time your turn arrives.
It helps to decide your preferred visit date and time in advance.
When is Hwadamsup’s autumn peak season?
Hwadamsup’s 2026 autumn peak season is listed as October 23 through November 15.
This period overlaps with the main fall foliage season, so reservation demand is especially concentrated around these dates.
If you are planning a late-October visit, it is important to pay attention to the reservation opening schedule and secure an available time slot.
You can also reserve the Hwadamsup monorail
During autumn, demand is high not only for admission tickets but also for Hwadamsup monorail reservations.
Hwadamsup has uphill sections, so many visitors choose to use the monorail as well.
In autumn, demand from visitors who want to see the foliage while riding the monorail can make popular time slots harder to secure.
If you plan to use both admission and the monorail, it helps to decide your preferred monorail time before your booking turn arrives.
Actual reservation queue timeline
| Time | Queue and reservation status |
|---|---|
| September 16, 13:00 | Autumn online reservations opened |
| Initial access | Queue number around 300,000 |
| 15:00 | Queue number around 50,000 |
| Around 15:30 | Reservation completed and remaining availability checked |
Even when the initial queue number looks extremely high, the actual speed of the line can continue to change.
To make a quick selection when your turn gets close, decide your visit date, time and whether you want the monorail beforehand.
What to know before booking Hwadamsup in 2026
- Autumn reservations opened at 1 PM on September 16.
- The queue showed around 300,000 shortly after opening.
- By 3 PM, the queue had dropped to around 50,000.
- The reservation was completed at around 3:30 PM.
- The autumn peak season runs from October 23 to November 15.
- It helps to decide your preferred date, time and monorail plan beforehand.
Hwadamsup’s autumn reservation queue can look overwhelming right after opening, but the number may continue dropping quickly.
If you are aiming for fall foliage season, preparing your visit plan in advance makes it easier to choose quickly once your booking turn arrives.
Real 2026 Hwadamsup reservation queue record
You can also see the actual screens and process from the roughly 300,000-person queue at 1 PM to the completed booking at around 3:30 PM in the 2026 Hwadamsup autumn reservation queue record.
