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by 야나트립 Apr 04. 2022

Korea's Cherry Blossoms

Spring is a good time to visit Korea

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Spring arrived in South Korea!


What did you plan for spring? Spring starts in late May and ends in late June. Well, if you don't have any plans, I got you!


Spring is the best time to visit cherry blossoms, alone, with family, or on a date. Here is a list of 5 places to enjoy sightseeing some cherry blossoms.



1- Yeouido park (Seoul)


Yeouido Park is an eventful park that hosts concerts, marathons, and Youido Cherry Blossom Festival on April 5 during Spring. Water Light Square, riverside stage and fountains, light waterfall, bicycle path, swimming pool, and other amenities are available.  A large popular open area for bicyclists and skateboarders, bordered by trees and seasonal flowers, is located in the park. You can enjoy some street entertainment and food stands with your friends or family, or simply stroll around and take in the scenery.


Where: Yeouinaru Station, exit 2 or 3 / 330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Admission: Free



2- Yangjae Citizen's Forest (Seoul)


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Yangjae Citizen's Forest is a magnificent park with a variety of plants and views that is ideal for nature lovers. Sports facilities, a wedding hall, a memorial, a barefoot park, beautiful pathways...this park has many interesting amenities to visit. During spring, Yangjae Citizen's Forest is a common picnic ground known more by Koreans than foreigners. This park is so beautiful that you can visit it all year round and it will remain interesting!


Where: Yangjae Citizen's Forest Station, exit 5 / 236 Yangjae 2-dong,  Seoul

Admission: Free



3- Seokchon Lake (Seoul)


Seokchon Lake is a park perfect to take a walk or resting. it has various festivals like the Deciduous Street Festal and the Seokchon Lake music Concert are held. During Spring, there is also the Cherry Blossom Festival which is held from April 6 to April 15. It is a busy festival that includes shows and performances. In addition, you have a view of Lotte World Adventure, Cafe Street, and Bangi-dong Food Alley. Therefore, you can go to Lotte World then rest some time at Seokchon Lake and enjoy the vibe! Therefore, it's the perfect park to take some beautiful pictures. 


Where: Jamsil Station, exit 2 or 3  / 32 Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul 

Admission: Free



4- Samnak Ecological Park (Busan)


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In late March, on the long walkway of Samnak Ecological Park 1,200 cherry blossom trees burst into bloom. You can come to sightsee all these beautiful trees while enjoying the fragrance of springtime. You can also enjoy musical performances, face paintings, wildflower fields, biking, camping, body exercises with more than 60 exercise machines, and more amenities.


Where: Gwaebeop Renecite Station / 1231, Nakdong-daero, Sasang-gu, Busan

Admission: Free



5- Oncheoncheon Stream (Busan)


Oncheoncheon Stream is known for its beautiful pathway where magnificent trees blossoms. During spring, the cherry blossom trees are the most beautiful of them all, decorating beautifully the roads. It is the perfect place to take a walk or to come with families or friends to have a picnic or even a date. It is also the perfect spot for riding bicycles, playing sports, or jogging, at any time you want.


Where: Oncheonjang Station or Myeongnyun Station / 35-14 Suan-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan

Admission: Free



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