What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
Every year for about one week to two weeks during spring, Yeonnamdong Cherry Blossom House becomes the most popular cafe for miles amongst locals, tourists, and overseas travelers. The wait for seating is routinely over one hour long with small crowds forming before the cafe even opens in the morning.
Cherry blossom groves are a dime-a-dozen in Seoul, but finding just the right scenic spot to spend the first few days of spring is an art. Our personal favorites are the well curated lakeside walking paths of Seokchon Lake, the crowded festivities of Yeouido Park, and the neighborhood vibes of the Gyeongui Line park. And now we’d like to add the Ansan Cherry Blossom Forest to the list!
Don’t let all the pretty photos on Instagram and videos on TikTok fool you, cherry blossom season in Korea is REALLY tricky. There are cherry blossoms everywhere, but finding the right place at the right time is difficult if not impossible depending on the season. That’s why we’ve put together 5 tips to make sure you make the most out of your trip to Korea.
Seoul Grand Park’s cherry blossoms are beyond gorgeous. We’ve been to cherry blossom festivals all over Korea including Jinhae and it’s hard to compete with the vistas at Seoul Grand Park.
The forecast for cherry blossom season in 2025 has finally been released. Warmer climates make a slow approach from south meaning Jeju and Busan will see their cherry blossom trees blossom over a week earlier than northern regions like Seoul.
If you’ve seen pictures of a train driving through a shower of cherry blossoms, chances are you’ve seen a photo of Jinhae’s cherry blossom festival. It’s a mecca for tourists and locals alike, attracting tens of thousands of visitors (if not more) each year. And while it may be an overhyped event, it is ABSOLUTELY worth the trip.
Every spring, hordes of Seoulites and out-of-towners flock to scenic and picturesque groves of cherry blossoms located throughout Seoul. And…
Aside from attending Cherry Blossom festivals, one of the most popular things to do during cherry blossom season is go to a cafe with a view. There are plenty of cherry blossom lined streets and parks all over Seoul. In fact, the city plants more and more every year to prevent certain areas from getting dangerously overcrowded.
