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Top 28 Places for Cherry Blossoms & Spring Flowers 2021 (Seoul)
Spring is not just a great time to visit South Korea for its popular cherry blossoms, there are in fact many other beautiful spring flowers blooming right in Seoul throughout Spring (March to May) as well.
Based on the latest release by weatheri.co.kr on 26 Feb 2021, cherry blossoms are expected to arrive Korea 2-9 days earlier in 2021.
Cherry Blossom Forecast 2021 in Korea:
Jeju & Southern Regions
first bloom: 24 - 27 Mar 2021 / peak: 31 Mar - 3 Apr 2021
Central Region
first bloom: 29 Mar - 4 Apr 2021 / peak: 5-11 Apr 2021
Northern Gyeonggi, Northern Gangwon & mountainous regions
first bloom: 5 Apr 2021~
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Seoul
Busan
Incheon
Jeju
Jeonju
Gangneung
Chuncheon
Gwangju
Daegu
Daejeon
1-10 Apr 2021
26-28 Mar 2021
3-13 Apr 2021
24-27 Mar 2021
29 Mar - 5 Apr 2021
31 Mar - 5 Apr 2021
5-12 Apr 2021
27 Mar - 2 Apr 2021
24-31 Mar 2021
29 Mar - 5 Apr 2021
Seogwipo
Changwon
Ulsan
Yeosu
Mokpo
Pohang
Andong
Cheongju
Seosan
Suwon
24 Mar 2021
26-29 Mar 2021
27-31 Mar 2021
28 Mar - 2 Apr 2021
30 Mar - 5 Apr 2021
26-31 Mar 2021
30 Mar - 7 Apr 2021
29 Mar - 7 Apr 2021
4-11 Apr 2021
4-10 Apr 2021
Cherry Blossom Full Bloom Forecast:
Cherry blossoms generally reach full bloom 7 days after flowering date. i.e. Cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in Seoul on 1 April and reach its peak around 8 April 2021.
The flowering period is affected by temperature changes, sunlight and precipitation in February and March.
Common Spring Flowers in Seoul:
Where are the best places for cherry blossoms and spring flowers in/out Seoul? When is the best time to catch them? How to get there?
Notes: Due to Covid-19 situation in 2021, many spring festivals might be cancelled and attractions closed.
Here is KoreaToDo Guide to Seoul's Top Cherry Blossoms & Spring Flowers Destinations in 2021
1. Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival
(5-11 April 2021: Cancelled | 2020: Cancelled
free admission / official website, Yeongdeungpo Office
The most well-known cherry blossom festival in Seoul is the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival (also known as Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival).
It is famous for its 1,886 Korean Cherry trees along the 1.7km Yeouiseo-ro that begin to fully bloom in early to mid-April.
Stay till nightfall and view the cherry blossoms lit up with various colored lights.
Other spring flowers in full bloom include azaleas, forsythia, royal azaleas, etc. Explore other activities at Yeouido Hangang Park.
2. Namsan Seoul Tower
(late March for forsythia / mid April for cherry blossoms)
free admission
The cherry blossom path in Namsan Park is the longest trail of cherry trees anywhere in the city and is spectacular in full bloom.
3. Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival
(2021: Cancelled | 2020: Cancelled 3-12 April)
free admission / official website
Over 1000 cherry blossom trees lined the entire lake for another breathtaking experience together with Lotte World Magic Island in the background. Watch the cherry blossom trees lit up brilliantly at night too!
Activities include cherry blossom concert, piano on the lake, various performances, cherry blossom market, cherry blossom cinema and food truck.
4. Seoul Forest
(April)
free admission
Have a leisure picnic under the cherry blossom trees at Seoul Forest. Also, you can get on the overhead footbridge and view the rows of beautiful cherry blossom trees below. Don't miss out the deer at the Ecological Forest too!
5. Eungbongsan Mountain Forsythia Festival
(27-28 March 2021: Cancelled)
free admission / official website
Eungbongsan Mountain is famed for its yellow forsythia, the first place where spring flowers bloom in Seoul. The mountain turned into picturesque shades of gold, attracting visitors to hit the hiking trails.
6. Seoul Grand Park
Cherry Blossom Festival:
2021: TBA | 2020: Cancelled 4-12 April
Rose Garden Festival:
2021: TBA | 2019: 25 May - 9 June
Lake District: free admission
OPTIONAL - Zoo: 5,000 won / Theme Garden: 2,000 won / Sky Lift: 6,000 won 1-way / Elephant-shaped Train: 1,000 won
A huge park with pleasant surprises for cherry blossoms & spring festivals. Cruising past cherry blossom trees on the elephant-shape trains or enjoy cherry blossoms from the top on the Sky Lift to the entrance of Seoul Zoo. 2km long Cherry Blossoms path around the lake with night time viewing available during the festival period.
7. Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom and Lantern Festival
(2021: TBA | 2019: 5-7 April)
free admission / official website
Enjoy this local cherry blossoms hideout, away from the mainstream tourists. Walk on the well-paved road from Yangjae Citizen's Forest Station, along the beautiful Yangjaecheon Stream and ending at Dogok Station (or earlier at Maebong Station).
8. Banpocheon Stream Cherry Blossoms Trail
(April)
free admission
Another local cherry blossoms walking trail, away from the typical cherry blossoms crowd. Walk along Banpocheon Stream with end-to-end subway stations access.
9. Inwangsan Mountain
(Late March)
free admission
From Dongnimmun Station (line 3), enter the hillside of Inwangwan Mountain full of yellow forsythia flowers in Spring. From there, you can continue your hike to Inwangsan Mountain's peak, or cross over the sky bridge to the 7km raised wooden deck walk around Ansan Mountain.
10. Cheonggyesan Mountain
(April)
free admission
Fancy walking among the pink azaleas along the hiking trail of Cheonggyesan (Mountain)? Think no further!
11. Ewha Womans University
(April)
free admission
Be surprised! Yes, you will find a good varieties of beautiful spring flowers and cherry blossoms at Ewha Womans University in spring. Check out its white magnolia flowers, pink azaleas and yellow forsythia!
12. Yonsei University
(April)
free admission
Located near to Ewha Womans University is another prestigious university, Yonsei University. Every spring, the university campus become a visitor's hot spot for Cherry, Plum and Pink Azalea Blossoms in Seoul.
13. Kyung Hee University
(April)
free admission
Probably the most hidden cherry blossom spot in Seoul. Well-groomed gardens & Gothic-style buildings make this campus of one of the most beautiful university campuses in Seoul. Over 200 cherry blossom trees lined from the main gate to the main building.
(Hoegi Station, line 1, exit 1. 12mins walk or
8mins bus on Dongdaemun 01 on the right of exit 1 to Kyung Hee Medical Center Bus Stop) >
14. Gyeongbokgung Palace
(April)
admission fee applies
Visitors can enjoy cherry, plum and apricot tree blossoms at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
15. Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden
(April)
admission fee applies
Ginger tree blossoms generally starts to blossom around mid-March, followed by plum and cherry blossoms till April. The late spring flowers include royal azaleas (Apr-May) and peonies (May).
16. Changgyeonggung Palace
(April)
admission fee applies
Ginger tree blossoms generally start to blossom around mid-March, followed by plum, cherry and apricot tree blossoms till April. Royal azaleas blossoms from April to May.
17. Jeongdok Library @ Samcheongdong
(April)
free admission
Cherry blossoms at Jeongdok Library is a hidden gem located near to the well-known Gyeongbokgung Palace and along your way to Samcheongdong from either Gyeongbokgung Station or Anguk Station.
18. Jayu Park @ Incheon Chinatown
(Mid-Late April)
free admission
Located within walking distance from Incheon Chinatown, easily accessible on Seoul Subway in an hour. Besides catching the beautiful cherry blossoms and taking in the spectacular views at Jayu Park, visitors can also dine at the many fabulous Chinese restaurants at Chinatown, visit Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village and hop on a short bus ride to Wolmido Island.
19. Sangdong Lake Park
(mid-April to May)
free admission
Located in Bucheon, a city near Seoul but easily accessible on Seoul Subway in about an hour & a short walk to the park. Enjoy the unique green barley field and gorgeous red poppies spreading across the park in Spring.
20. Goyang International Flower Festival 2021
(Cancelled: 30 April to 16 May 2021)
admission fee applies / official website
Located at Ilsan Lake Park, the International Horticulture Goyang Korea is a representative international flower exhibition held in Korea every spring.
21. Hangang Seoraeseom Canola Festival
(2021: Cancelled | 2020: 9-10 May)
free admission / official website
The festival takes place at Seorae Island near Banpo Hangang River Park. The whole island is splashed with brightly-coloured Canola (or Rapeseed) flowers every mid-April to May. Ready for your intagram-perfect photos here?
View tens of millions of roses in bloom and Korea's longest Rose Tunnel (5.15km) at Seoul Rose Festival. During festival period, visitors can enjoy various concerts, music party, fashion show, etc.
23. Seoul Grand Park Rose Garden Festival 2021
(2021: TBA | 2019: 25 May - 9 June)
admission fee applies / official website
Enjoy tens of thousands of blooming roses at Seoul Grand Park's Theme Garden. You can get a good bird-eye view of the beautiful landscape from the top of the sky lift too.
24. Olympic Park
(May to June)
free admission
Every spring, the Wild Flower Garden at Olympic Park is transformed into a sea of wild poppies. Wish you were here?
Enjoy the beauty of over 300,000 irises of 130 species in bloom yearly at Seoul Iris Garden in spring. Yellow Iris, Iris Setosa, Iris Pallasii, Iris Domestica and other Iris species offer an uniquely different spring flowers viewing experience for visitors to Seoul.
Day Trip from Seoul
26. Everland
(Tulip Festival: 26 March - 30 April 2021)
(Sky Plum Blossom Road: 20 March 2021~)
(Rose Festival: 14 May - 13 June 2021)
admission fee applies / official website
Immerse in the beautiful flower fields of over 1.2 million tulips in 100 different varieties this spring at Everland. Other flower festivals are held here till June as well.
Day Trip from Seoul
27. The Garden of Morning Calm Spring Festival
(10 Apr - 19 May 2021) / official website
admission fee applies
Enjoy the beautiful landscape at The Garden of Morning Calm with diverse spring flowers such as magnolia, azalea, Japanese apricot, forythia, cherry blossoms and tulips. There is also a Wild Flowers Exhibition where you can view over 60 types of the rare and precious wild flowers.
Day/Overnight Trip from Seoul
28. High1 Resort
(May - Aug)
In spring, this popular ski resort turns into a colourful wonderland when the primitive wildflowers bloom on the snow melted slopes.
Enjoy walking on its many hiking trails including Wild Flower Road, ride on the tourist gondola offering magnificent view of the mountain range and Korea's longest four-season ski course.
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