Korean's Favorite Spot during Spring

Korean’s Favorite Spots during Spring

By Shavira Amelia Johan from Indonesia

 

South Korea is one of the most popular travel destinations in Spring for its beautiful cherry blossom trees. If you want to visit South Korea during Spring, then come between late March to mid-April for the perfect scenery of the cherry blossom trees. No need to worry if you don’t know where to go. Here are the Korean’s favorite spots during Spring for your reference.

 

Seoul Forest Park

Seoul Forest Park is recognized as one of Seoul’s premium city parks. Not only in Spring, Seoul Forest Park always beautiful in any season, especially during autumn and winter. So, you will not regret it if you come to this place.

Address: 273, Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Image source: https://mariamimay.net/2017/04/14/seoul-forest-park-cherry-blossoms-deer-farm-and-tulips/comment-page-1/

 

Yeouido Park

One of the most popular spots to enjoy cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms bloom from early April to mid-April and Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is held during that time. The 1.7-kilometer road is lined around 1,800 various spring trees. This place is never deserted during spring. So, you have to get ready for the crowds of visitors.

Address: Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

 

Image source: https://greatruns.com/seoul-yeouido-hangang-park/

 

Yeojwacheon Stream

Located in Jinhae which is about 300 kilometers far away from Seoul is one of the favorite spots during Spring. There is festival called Yeojwacheon Starlight Festival which is held in night when Yeojwacheon Stream and Romance Bridge are decorated with full of lighting and laser light.

Address: Yeojwacheon Stream, Yeojwa-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Image source: https://www.visitkorea.or.id/article/wisata-cherry-blossom-di-festival-gunhangje-jinhae

 

Gyeongwha Station

Still in Jinhae, Gyeonghwa Station is a cherry blossoms themed station which is only operated during the festival. This place is very unique because train runs through 800 meters amidst blooming cherry trees that creates a beautiful view.

Address: 649, Jinhae-daero, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Image source: http://gnkorea.blogspot.com/2014/05/gyeonghwa-station-in-changwon-dead.html