{"id":7191,"date":"2025-04-04T11:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T03:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/?p=7191"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:07:15","slug":"koreas-spring-flowers-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/koreas-spring-flowers-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find Korea\u2019s Spring Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Canola\/rapeseed flowers on Jeju Island
Photo: Joycekim77<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Though known as a pop culture capital and a historically rich destination, Korea isn\u2019t all that well-known for its spring blooms, at least compared to its neighbours like the rising spring dragon of China<\/a> or the sakura heavyweight of Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Korea actually has an impressive variety of spring season blooms throughout its interior provinces, urban gardens and holiday islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s check out some of Korea\u2019s spring blooms in 2025 and where to find them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forsythia \/ Korean Goldenbell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Forsythia blooms overlooking the Han River in Seoul.
Photo: Jinhan Moon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Korean Name: gaenari<\/em> (\uac1c\ub098\ub9ac)
When: Late March
Where: Eungbongsan Mountain, Seoul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as the Korean capital Seoul\u2019s official flower, the forsythia or Korean goldenbell is flower of four petals that frequently erupts into bright-golden blooms that cover entire trees and mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prime forsythia destination is located on Mount Eungbongsan, a former hunting ground for Korean royalty that\u2019s located right next to the urban heart of Seoul. Here, the Eungbongsan Forsythia Festival is held annually around late March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: The 5 Liveliest Spring Festivals Around the World<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plum Blossoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plum blossoms at Gwangyang Maehwa Village.
Photo: Korea.net<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Korean Name: maehwa<\/em> (\ub9e4\ud654)
When: Mid-Late March
Where: Gwangyang Maehwa Village (Jeonnam), Tongdosa Temple (South Gyeongsang), Baegyangsa Temple (Jeonnam)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the earliest flowers to bloom during the spring season, the plum blossom has been a traditional symbol that heralds the arrival of spring in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although areas like the Gwangyang Maehwa Village have entire streets filled with a diverse range of white, red and pink plum blooms in huge floral festivals, many of the nation\u2019s temples also host famous individual plum trees that have long attracted floral pilgrims, particularly around Jeonnam Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: Check out where to find plum blossoms and more in our guide to the 9 Must-See Spring Flowers in China<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherry Blossoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A bus passing a rain of cherry blossom petals
Photo: Ji Seongkwang<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Korean Name: beotkkot<\/em> (\ubc9a\uaf43)
When: Late Mar \u2013 Early Apr
Where: Jinhae Yeojwacheon Stream (Gyeongsangnam), Bomun Complex (Gyeongju), Gyeongpoho Lake (Gangwon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prized both for its lumber and its gorgeous, clustered blooms, South Korea\u2019s cherry blossoms mainly feature two particularly varieties; the first is the homegrown blossom known locally as Korean King cherry, while the other is the Yoshino cherry \u2013 one of the last legacies of Japan\u2019s brutal colonial occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But regardless of the cruelty and tragedy inflicted by humanity, Korea\u2019s cherry blossoms still manage to draw admirers from both near and far during huge spring festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: Eight Spectacular Sakura Spots NOT in Japan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Azaleas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Royal Azaleas on Mt Hwangmae
Photo: Dae Wook Kim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Korean Name: jindallae<\/em> (\uc9c4\ub2ec\ub798)
When: Late March
Where: Royal Azalea Hill (Gyeonggi), Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (Jeollanam), Mt. Hwangmae-san (Gyeongsangnam)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entire slopes of wild and cultivated azaleas are frequently found amongst the hilly or mountainous terrain of South Korea, basically guaranteeing grand bird\u2019s-eye-views to go along with your pink azalea blooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides being eye candy during floral festivals, these shade-loving flowers are also used in Korean cuisine to impart some floral flavouring, particularly in the traditional liquor dugyeonju<\/em> and even a \u201cflower\u201d pancake called hwajeon<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapeseed Flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rapeseed\/canola flower field
Photo: Sung Hun Go<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Korean Name: yuchae (\uc720\ucc44)
When: Late March \u2013 Early April
Where: Seongsan Canola Flower Field (Jeju Island)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as the canola flower, the rapeseed flower has long been cultivated by Jeju Island locals and prized for its hardy nature, which is well suited to the bitter cold and poor soil of Jeju Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the island, its brilliant golden sheen can be seen lining various fields, parks and coastal roads during flower festivals. Once cultivated mainly for its seed oil, it has increasingly become a festive spring season draw for many tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daffodils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gonggoji Daffodil Festival, Gyeongnam
Photo: Haps Magazine<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Korean Name: suseonhwa<\/em> (\uc218\uc120\ud654)
When: Late March \u2013 April
Where: House of Yu Gibang (Chungcheongnam), Hwadam Botanical Garden (Gyeonggi), Gonggoji (Gyeongnam)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like a scene right out of a Romantic painting, the daffodil\u2019s individual green stalks are crowned by proud, star-shaped flowers that come in pristine white or glowing gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In South Korea, these flowers can only be found cultivated next to gardens attached to colonial-era mansions or botanical gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: kim sung jin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Still looking for spring flowers? Then check out our guides to Japan\u2019s Spring Flowers by Region<\/a> or our 9 Must-See Spring Flowers in China<\/a>. For Korea stans looking for some good deals, make sure to check out our Five Best Shopping Spots in Seoul<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visit Korea – A Guide to Spring Blossom Destinations
https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/contents\/contentsView.do?vcontsId=221583<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chosun Daily – Plum blossoms push through the cold, ushering in spring across South Korea
https:\/\/www.chosun.com\/english\/video-en\/2025\/03\/12\/H3XQPLEHGVEQTFBA64VKSBFPNQ\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Korea Herald – [Visual History of Korea] King cherry trees of Korea replicated with cloning science
https:\/\/www.koreaherald.com\/article\/2835472<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korea.net – Myeoncheon Dugyeonju brings taste, fragrance of azaleas
https:\/\/www.korea.net\/NewsFocus\/Business\/view?articleId=132170<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korea.net – Korean recipes: rice cake & punch with azaleas
https:\/\/www.korea.net\/NewsFocus\/Culture\/view?articleId=134744<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Jeju – Jeju Canola Flower Festival
https:\/\/www.visitjeju.net\/en\/detail\/view?contentsid=CNTS_000000000021934<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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