After the first spring, the weather has definitely become warmer! Of course, there were some cold spells in between, but now that March is just around the corner, the days are so warm that it feels like spring is slowly approaching. When I think of spring, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘cherry blossoms.’ What do you think? Cherry blossoms bloom quickly and fall quickly, so if you know the blooming and full bloom times in advance, you can enjoy more beautiful cherry blossoms🌸

🌸 2023 Cherry blossom blooming season nationwide

Perhaps because the days have become warmer overall due to rising temperatures, the cherry blossom blooming season this spring in 2023 will be about a week earlier than last year. The 2023 nationwide cherry blossom blooming season is expected to begin in late March and peak in early April! Starting with Jeju on March 20th, Seoul on March 28th, and finally Chuncheon on April 5th, the entire country is said to be dyed pink.

🌸 2023 Cherry Blossom Viewing, a feast of spring

After the first spring, the weather has definitely become warmer! Of course, there were some cold spells in between, but now that March is just around the corner, the days are so warm that it feels like spring is slowly approaching. When I think of spring, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘cherry blossoms.’ What do you think? Cherry blossoms bloom quickly and fall quickly, so if you know the blooming and full bloom times in advance, you can enjoy more beautiful cherry blossoms🌸

🌸 2023 Cherry blossom blooming season nationwide

Perhaps because the days have become warmer overall due to rising temperatures, the cherry blossom blooming season this spring in 2023 will be about a week earlier than last year. The 2023 nationwide cherry blossom blooming season is expected to begin in late March and peak in early April! Starting with Jeju on March 20th, Seoul on March 28th, and finally Chuncheon on April 5th, the entire country is said to be dyed pink.

🌸 2023 Cherry blossom season in full bloom nationwide

It is said to be in full bloom when the cherry blossoms are more than 80% in full bloom. It is said that it takes about a week after flowering for the cherry blossoms to reach their peak. You can see cherry blossoms in full bloom in the southern region in early April and in the central region in mid-April.

🌸 Recommended spots for the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival

There have been many cases where the Cherry Blossom Festival has been canceled or not held due to COVID-19. But this year, it’s been three years since the quarantine rules were relaxed! This is a cherry blossom festival that can be enjoyed without a mask, so be sure to remember it and don't miss it!

01. Cherry blossoms at Seokchon Lake, Seoul

• 📍Location: Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
• 📆Period: Early to mid-April
• ❤️ Nearby hot places: Lotte World Mall, Lotte World, Songnidan-gil, Bangi-dong Food Alley

The Cherry Blossom Festival at Seokchon Lake has been suspended for several years due to COVID-19! This year, I think you will be able to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a more relaxed atmosphere without your mask. Enjoy the warm spring sunshine while walking along the 2.5km long cherry blossom road at Seokchon Lake! At Seokchon Lake, you can take pictures with cherry trees and Lotte World Magic Castle in the background, so it is also recommended as a cherry blossom festival photo spot. It is said that various events will be prepared at the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, including busking performances, cultural programs, and a flea market.🌸

02. Seoul Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival

• 📍Location: Yeouiseo-ro area, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
• 📆Period: Early to mid-April
• ❤️ Nearby hot places: Yeouido Hangang Park, The Hyundai Seoul

The Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival in Seoul is considered one of the top two cherry blossom festivals in Seoul, along with the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival. The Han River is right next to it, so if it's a clear and warm day without fine dust, it's a good place to enjoy a picnic after viewing the flowers. If you walk along the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Road, which runs along the Han River and around the National Assembly Building, you can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms anywhere. In particular, Yeouido Hangang Park has an amusement park, bicycle path, and lawn, making it a perfect spot for a spring outing. There are fireworks in the evening, so it is a popular date spot with couples.

03. Gyeongju Anapji Cherry Blossom Road

• 📍Location: Anap-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 📆Period: Mid-April
• ❤️ Nearby hot places: Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju World, Donggungwon, Kyochon Hanok Village

Anapji Cherry Blossom Road was a road connecting Donggung Palace in Gyeongju and Bulguksa Temple during the Goryeo Dynasty, and is a beautiful forest of cherry trees. It is one of the cherry blossom viewing spots that has a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere due to the scenery of water. In particular, at sunset, the sun sets behind the mountain and a red glow spreads over Anapji Pond. This scenery is very romantic.

🌸 Cherry Blossom Viewing Tips

1. Come with your camera! - Cherry blossoms are really beautiful and perfect for taking pictures. In particular, taking pictures with cherry blossoms in the background during sunrise or sunset makes for even more spectacular photos.
2. Enjoy your picnic! - Enjoying a picnic in a park with cherry blossoms in full bloom makes it even more spring-like. Enjoy cherry blossom viewing with delicious snacks.
3. Check out the predicted full bloom time! - Be careful not to miss the predicted full bloom period. If you visit during the predicted full bloom period, you can see the most beautiful cherry blossoms.

Feel a little happiness under the gorgeous cherry blossoms in the spring of 2023! 🌸