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Top 29 Places for Cherry Blossoms & Spring Flowers 2023 (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.
2023: Pending official forecast release...
2022: Based on the latest release by weatheri.co.kr on 28 Feb 2022, cherry blossoms are expected to arrive Korea 5-13 days earlier in 2022.
Cherry Blossom Forecast 2022 in Korea
Seoul
first bloom: 28 Mar 2022 / peak: 4 Apr 2022
Jeju & Southern Regions
first bloom: 21 - 28 Mar 2022 / peak: 28 Mar - 4 Apr 2022
Central Region
first bloom: 27 Mar - 4 Apr 2022 / peak: 3-11 Apr 2022
Northern Gyeonggi, Northern Gangwon & mountainous regions
first bloom: 5 Apr 2022~
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Seoul
Busan
Incheon
Jeju
Jeonju
Gangneung
Chuncheon
Gwangju
Daegu
Daejeon
28 Mar 2022
24 Mar 2022
3 Apr 2022
20 Mar 2022
22 Mar 2022
31 Mar 2022
5 Apr 2022
22 Mar 2022
26 Mar 2022
27 Mar 2022
Changwon
Ulsan
Yeosu
Mokpo
Pohang
Andong
Cheongju
Seosan
Suwon
21 Mar 2022
24 Mar 2022
24 Mar 2022
28 Mar 2022
25 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
27 Mar 2022
4 Apr 2022
1 Apr 2022
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 28 March 2022 and reach its peak around 4 April 2022.
The flowering period is affected by temperature changes, sunlight and precipitation in February and March.
Common Spring Flowers in Seoul:
Besides the well-known cherry blossoms in Spring, there are other gorgeous spring flowers in Korea. They include Forsythia, Azalea, Magnolia and Canola flowers.
Yellow Forsythias Blooming Forecast 2022 in Korea:
Seoul
Busan
Incheon
Chuncheon
Jeju
22 Mar 2022
15 Mar 2022
27 Mar 2022
29 Mar 2022
5 Mar 2022
Pink Azaleas Blooming Forecast 2022 in Korea:
Seoul
Busan
Incheon
Chuncheon
Jeju
20 Mar 2022
15 Mar 2022
22 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
5 Mar 2022
For Forsythias and Azaleas blooming forecast in other parts of Korea, please visit Korea Tourism Organization.
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?
Here is KoreaToDo Guide to Seoul's Top Cherry Blossoms & Spring Flowers Destinations in 2023
1. Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: no event. 'Cherry Blossom Street' is closed for traffic & opened to visitors on 31 March - 8 April 2022, Weekdays 9am-10pm / Weekends 8am-10pm)
free admission / official website
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 late March to early 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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: from around 22 March 2022 for forsythia / early April 2022 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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: no event. open to public. blooms from Late March to Early April 2022)
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
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: no event. blooms from 22 March 2022)
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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: no event. blooms from Late March to Early April 2022)
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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: no event. blooms from late March to Early April 2022)
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
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: from around 22 March 2022)
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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: from around 20 April 2022)
free admission
Fancy walking among the pink azaleas along the hiking trail of Cheonggyesan (Mountain)? Think no further!
11. Ewha Womans University
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(Late March to Early April 2023)
admission fee applies
Visitors can enjoy cherry, plum and apricot tree blossoms at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
15. Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(Late March to Early April 2023)
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
(Early to Mid April 2023)
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 2023
(27 Apr - 8 May 2023)
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
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: no 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?
22. 2023 Seoul Rose Festival
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: 2-22 May 2022)
free admission / official website
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 2023
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: no festival | 2019: 25 May - 9 June)
Lake District: free admission / 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
2023: to be confirmed
(Tulip Festival: 18 March - 24 April 2022)
(Sky Plum Blossom Road: March - Early April 2022)
(Rose Festival: 13 May - 12 June 2022)
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 Trips from Seoul
Day Trip from Seoul
27. Nami Island
(Late March - April 2023)
admission fee applies / official website
Nami Island is popular in all 4 seasons, including spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Day Trip from Seoul
28. The Garden of Morning Calm Spring Festival
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: 16 April to 22 May 2022)
admission fee applies / official website
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 Trip from Seoul
29. Hwadam Botanic Garden Spring Daffodil Festival
(2023: to be confirmed | 2022: 18 Mar 2022 - 30 Apr 2022)
admission fee applies / official website
Hwadam Botanic Garden (/Hwadam Forest) is a 'Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Korea' with scenic monorail rides in the ecological park.
In spring, it held its popular Daffodil Festival, Other spring flowers in bloom include Cherry Blossoms and Azaleas.
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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