There’s in Japan and Taiwan and there are also cherry blossoms in Korea! Check out the details below to know!
Cherry Blossoms in Korea is something many people would like to experience and here are some details about this!
Spring in South Korea is a very special time. Why? Because this is the time cherry blossoms will start to bloom. Those powdery flowers that makes everything surrounding it look better will finally start to show up. Who would not love this season?
The most famous is the Japan Cherry Blossoms. This is frequented by many foreigners because of its stunning beauty. This season has a historical and cultural significance and for the Japanese people, sakura is a representation of the transient nature of life. This concept is about appreciating life as it is because we only got a short one.
There’s also the Taiwan cherry blossoms. For April, the best place to see this is in Alishan, on Southern Taiwan. Taiwan also has Zhongshe Flower Market in Taichung City where people can see the bloom of different flowers all-year round.
How about the South Korea cherry blossom?
Spring is the best time to visit South Korea for this reason. Cherry blossom festivals are celebrated in different parts of the country and there are many fun activities you can do to enjoy this event.
The cherry blossom tree in Korea is a different kind compared to the trees in Japan. In Korea, the specie is the King Cherry which originated in Jeju. The blooms are bigger and the bloom only lasts for a couple of days. The blossom starts in Jeju during late March.
Check out the forecast of blooming dates below:
Region of Korea | 2024 Expected Blooming Date |
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Busan | Mar 22 |
Cheongju | Mar 31 |
Chuncheon | Apr 7 |
Daegu | Mar 26 |
Daejeon | Mar 30 |
Gangneung | Mar 31 |
Gwangju | Mar 28 |
Incheon | Apr 7 |
Jeonju | Mar 29 |
Seogwipo/Jeju | Mar 24 |
Pohang | Mar 24 |
Seoul | Apr 3 |
Suwon | Apr 7 |
Yeosu | Mar 28 |
Some of the tops spots where you can see the best sakura sights are Jeju, Seokchon Lake, Namsan Park, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul Forest Park, Haeundae Dalmajigil Road, Oncheoncheon Café Street, Daejeo Eco Park, Gyeongju, Jayu Park, Nami Island, and Jinhae.
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