경치 vs 풍경

“scenery”: 경치 or 풍경?

Source-verified September 7, 2026. AI-assisted and checked against NIKL dictionary sources.

The quick answer

Either can fit beautiful scenery. 풍경 also covers broader scenes.

경치

Beautiful natural or regional scenery.

이곳은 경치가 아름답기로 유명해서 수많은 관광객들이 찾아온다.

This place is famous for its beautiful scenery, so many tourists visit.

풍경

Beautiful scenery, or an evocative scene or situation.

단풍으로 물든 가을 산의 풍경은 그림처럼 아름다웠다.

The autumn mountain scenery, colored with fall foliage, was beautiful like a painting.

One useful caveat

Do not force a difference in their shared scenery sense.

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