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The Maple Forest Path at the Independence Hall of Korea is a representative autumn destination in Cheonan, where thousands of maple trees form a tunnel along approximately 3.2 km of walking path. The Maple Forest Path Healing Festival runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from October 16 through November 15, combining the natural scenery around the Independence Hall with its history to create a cultural festival. During the festival, the walking course through the crimson maple forest is open for visitors to enjoy nature, alongside a variety of cultural events. A nighttime guided tour of the Demolition Materials Exhibition Park of the former Japanese Government-General building is offered, conveying historical lessons and the spirit of independence. Special nighttime landscape lighting is installed to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Baekbeom Kim Gu, and a media facade featuring contemporary media art set against the backdrop of the Tower of the Nation provides a unique nighttime spectacle. The festival offers a cultural space where daytime woodland walks combine with evening illuminations, media art, and historical commentary — a multifaceted healing festival for all generations to enjoy together.