Spring in South Korea is a breathtaking season, with the country covered in pink cherry blossoms, vibrant azaleas, golden forsythias, and delicate magnolias. If you're planning a trip between March and April 2025, this guide will help you discover the best flower viewing spots, peak bloom dates, and must-visit spring festivals.
📌 What’s Inside?
✅ Cherry Blossom Forecast (벚꽃 개화 시기 2025) – Best places & full bloom dates
✅ More Than Cherry Blossoms! – Where to see azaleas (진달래), forsythia (개나리), magnolias, and canola flowers
✅ Spring Festival Guide 2025 – The best seasonal events across Korea
✅ Travel Tips for Spring in Korea – When to go, what to pack & how to avoid crowds
🌺 More Than Just Cherry Blossoms! Spring Flowers in Korea
South Korea is famous for its cherry blossoms, but spring is also the season for other stunning flowers. If you want to see diverse floral landscapes, check out these must-visit locations:
🌿 Azaleas (진달래) – Vibrant Pink & Purple Blooms
📍 Best Time: Late March – Mid-April
🔹 Biseulsan Azalea Festival (비슬산 진달래축제) – Daegu
- A mountainside covered in pink azaleas with panoramic views.
🔹 Goryeosan Azalea Festival (고려산 진달래축제) – Incheon
- A lesser-known off-the-beaten-path flower spot near Seoul.
🔹 Hwangmaesan Mountain (황매산) – Gyeongsangnam-do
- Known as Korea’s most beautiful azalea field in late April.
🌼 Forsythia (개나리) – Korea’s Bright Yellow Spring Flower
📍 Best Time: Mid-March – Early April
🔸 Eungbongsan Forsythia Hill (응봉산 개나리) – Seoul
- Overlooking the Han River, this spot blooms with bright yellow flowers before cherry blossoms appear.
🔸 Jeju Island’s Hallasan (한라산 개나리)
- Forsythia flowers cover the lower slopes of Hallasan Mountain.
🌻 Canola Flowers (유채꽃) – Korea’s Spring Golden Fields
📍 Best Time: April
🔸 Jeju Island’s Canola Flower Festival (제주 유채꽃축제)
- Korea’s largest canola flower field—endless golden fields with a volcanic backdrop.
🔸 Nakdonggang Canola Flower Festival (낙동강 유채꽃 축제) – Busan
- Located near Hwamyeong Ecological Park, this site is perfect for spring photography.
🎉 2025 Korea Spring Festival Guide
🌸 Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival (진해군항제)
📍 Where: Jinhae, near Busan
📅 When: March 25 – April 5
🎉 Why Visit? The largest cherry blossom festival in Korea, featuring 360,000+ trees in full bloom.
🌿 Biseulsan Azalea Festival (비슬산 진달래축제)
📍 Where: Daegu
📅 When: Late March – Early April
🎉 Why Visit? A mountaintop covered in pink azaleas—perfect for hiking lovers!
🌼 Jeju Canola Flower Festival (제주 유채꽃축제)
📍 Where: Jeju Island
📅 When: April
🎉 Why Visit? Endless golden canola flower fields against the blue sky & ocean.
🚀 Travel Tips for Spring in Korea (2025)
✔ Plan Early: Spring is Korea’s peak tourist season, so book hotels & KTX train tickets in advance.
✔ Check Weather: Temperatures range from 5°C – 18°C (41°F – 64°F), so pack light layers & a windproof jacket.
✔ Avoid Crowds: Visit flower spots on weekday mornings for fewer crowds.
✔ Use a Transport Pass: Get a T-Money card for unlimited subway & bus rides. [Read our guide on how to use it here].
🌸 Final Thoughts: The Best Time to Visit Korea for Spring Flowers
✔ For Cherry Blossoms: Late March – Early April (Best in Seoul, Jinhae & Busan)
✔ For Azaleas & Forsythias: Mid-March – Late April (Best in Daegu, Incheon & Jeju)
✔ For Spring Festivals: March – April 2025 (Book ahead to avoid crowds!)
📌 Which flower season are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
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