The best time to see cherry blossoms in South Korea.

Báo Dân trí•05/03/2024

South Korea has long been renowned for its romantic and captivating scenery. It boasts a dreamy winter with romantic songs and pristine white snow; a charming autumn with golden and red leaves covering everything; and a vibrant spring filled with dazzling cherry blossoms.

This year, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than usual due to global warming, so the spectacular cherry blossom festivals in 2024 will also take place earlier. You can enjoy the blossoms, take romantic photos, and participate in the festival to explore the culture and cuisine of this most anticipated cherry blossom season of the year in South Korea.

Thời điểm ngắm hoa anh đào ở Hàn Quốc - 1 — The cherry blossom blooming schedule is updated by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Vietnam (Photo: Hanoitourist).

To easily enjoy cherry blossoms in South Korea, you can attend cherry blossom festivals with many attractions. You can enjoy street food, cultural performances, games, and EDM music at these festivals. Some typical cherry blossom festivals include:

Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

Time: end of March

Address: Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Thời điểm ngắm hoa anh đào ở Hàn Quốc - 2 — Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (Photo: Hanoitourist).

Every year when the cherry blossoms bloom, thousands of people flock to the beautiful streets of Yeouiseo-ro to experience the Yeouido Spring Flower Festival. At this colorful festival, you'll find not only cherry blossoms but also azaleas, forsythia, royal azaleas, and other spring flowers in full bloom.

The festival also features a nighttime light show, where illuminated flowers serve as a backdrop for street performances and art exhibitions.

Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival

Expected dates: March 27 - April 6

Address: Yeomyeong-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Thời điểm ngắm hoa anh đào ở Hàn Quốc - 3 — Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (Photo: Hanoitourist).

Each year, over 2 million people visit the Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival, the largest cherry blossom festival in South Korea. People come to Jinhae to admire the blossoms, creating a stunningly colorful spectacle. Festival-goers can also enjoy cultural performances, stroll along picturesque riverside paths, savor delicious street food, and take photos with colorful street murals.

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival

Time: early April

Address: Jamsil 6-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Thời điểm ngắm hoa anh đào ở Hàn Quốc - 4 — Seokchon Lake is one of the most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in Seoul (Photo: Hanoitourist).

The Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival is a free festival held at the butterfly-shaped lake located beneath Lotte World Tower. The lake's shores are adorned with hundreds of vibrant cherry trees that bloom in early April. This is the perfect spot for Instagram-worthy photos.

Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival

Expected timeframe: April 1st - April 10th

Address: 459-2 Chodang-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

You can visit Gyeongpo Lake in the beautiful coastal city of Gangneung to admire the cherry blossoms floating among the trees and falling onto the lake's surface as the sea breeze blows. The romantic spring scenery will leave you with warm memories. The festival features many fun games, activities, and unique festival foods.

Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival

Expected dates: January 23 - April 1

Address: 721-14 Samdoil-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju

At the Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival, you can find streets lined with goods, handicraft stalls, and food vendors selling cherry blossom-themed items. This is the most famous cherry blossom festival on Jeju Island and a great place to see the blossoms.

Cherry blossom viewing spots in Seoul

Besides the unique cherry blossom festivals, you can explore every corner of the vibrant and modern city of Seoul, admiring the beauty of the dazzling cherry blossoms blending with the stunning natural scenery and streets.

Thời điểm ngắm hoa anh đào ở Hàn Quốc - 5 — The streets of Seoul are filled with cherry blossoms (Photo: Hanoitourist).

Some cherry blossom viewing spots in Seoul:

- Seoul Palaces: Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Unhyeonggung, Gyeongbokgung, Changgyeonggung; Seoul Grand Park; Namsan Tower; Yeouido Park; Kyung Hee University Campus; Ganghwa Sanseong Fortress; Nami Island.

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