Ultimate guide to Spring in Korea! feat. 2023 Cherry Blossom forecast
Hi everyone! 💗
It's NANA and today I am back with another blog.
The weather is finally getting warmer in Korea, which means... Spring is around the corner! Korean Springs is warm and breezy with cheery blossoms blooming everywhere. If you are looking to visit Korea, Spring is the time! Today NANA will give you a guide to Spring in Korea, and some recommendations for the best places to visit for viewing cherry blossoms 🌸
Spring in Korea begins in March and last until May. The average temperatures range from 6 degrees celsius in March to 18 degrees celsius in May. It is recommended to wear multiple layers for changing temperatures since the temperature difference between day and night is quite wide.
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This year's cherry blossoms are expected to bloom 4 to 7 days earlier than average, due to higher temperatures than the previous years. The earliest cherry blossoms can be seen in the southern part of Korea (Jeju Island) around March 20, while Seoul will be around March 28. Note that cherry blossoms peak in a week and last around only 10 days after the first bloom. Make sure to plan for your travels so you can enjoy the season in full bloom!
Top places to view Cherry Blossom in Seoul
There are plenty of guides introducing cherry blossom spots in other cities within Korea, such as Jinhae, Busan, and Jeju. However, there are a lot of places in Seoul that are worth visiting too (also much easier and convenient to access).
Let's begin with the guide, and make the most out of your Seoul trip!
1. Yeouido Hangang Park
Address: Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Subway: Yeouinaru Station Line 5, exit 2/3)
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One of the most popular places to see the bloom, here they hold the biggest cherry blossom festival in Seoul every year, expect to see never-ending streets full of cotton candy pink cherry blossoms! You can also enjoy a can of cold beer with some ramyun next to the river, and get your ramyun straight from the ramyun-making machine at the convenience store. Authentic Seoul Hangang experience, this is what we are talking about!
2. Namsan Park
Address: 231, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Subway: Myeongdong Station Line 4, exit 1 and 10 mins walk)
Another popular place in Spring, Namsan Park has the longest Cherry Blossom Tree Trail in Seoul, starting from the bottom and up to the Namsan N Seoul Tower. Take a stroll under the spring breeze and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After viewing you can walk back to the Myeongdong neighborhood and grab some delicious street food as snacks. What feels better than having some warm teokbokki and soondae after a long walk?
3. Yonsei University
Address: 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Subway: Sinchon Station Line 2, exit 1 and 10 mins walk)
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If you have heard of 'SKY' universities in Korea, Y stands for Yonsei and it is regarded as one of South Korea's top universities. They have a very beautiful campus full of historical buildings and cherry blossom trees. Throw yourself into this vibrant and exciting university vibe, and make sure you don't forget to grab some fried chicken and beer at Sinchon after viewing cherry blossom!
4. Seokchon Lake
Address: 136, Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Subway: Jamsil Station Line 2, exit 2 & 3)
A lovely resting place loved by Seoul citizens! It is a huge lake divided into West and East, during the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom festival, the lake is surrounded by a canopy of cotton candy pink blooms. With many sightseeing spots such as Lotte World Theme Park and Seoul Sky Observatory, also a huge shopping mall nearby (Lotte World shopping mall), this place can keep you busy all day. Enjoy the bloom and the lake view all in one go!
That's all for today and I hope you find today's blog interesting!
I will see you next week 💗
Best,
NANA
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