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.
This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 10th with the holiday starting on February 9th and ending on the 12th. The entire country will be abuzz with the four-day weekend so expect longer lines and more crowds. But the tradeoff is all the amazing events worth to fill our days and nights!
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.
When it comes to cherry blossom season in Seoul, there are 2 different types of cafes you want to target: cafes with a beautiful view of the cherry blossoms and cafes with a cherry blossom themed menu. If you’re super lucky, you may come across a cafe that offers both! Though rest assured, there will be a waiting time to get into these places and seasonal desserts my run out early.
Rankify has released their list of most popular March events based on search terms and Google Trends data (original article in Korean here). There are a few surprising events like the Korea House Kohojae and the Seoul Festa (which is targeted towards tourists). But mainstays like the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival and the Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang are popular events year after year.
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…
Spring in Korea brings a well-earned thawing of the frigid winter weather with warm sunshine and cool breezes. And with warm weather come festivals, none better than the swarm of cherry blossom festivals throughout Seoul and Korea. We have our favorites and recommendations for visitors who want to make the best of their time in Korea.
Cherry blossom season is a much anticipated time of year, particularly in Asia. There are all sorts of cherry blossom festivals…
