A guide to THE BEST cherry blossom locations in Korea — 2024! (2024)

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A guide to THE BEST cherry blossom locations in Korea — 2024!? ›

The news everyone has been waiting for, here is the cherry blossom forecast for 2024. This year's cherry blossoms are expected to bloom one to seven days earlier than average. The earliest cherry blossoms can be seen in Jeju Island around March 24, while Seoul will have to wait until April 3.

The news everyone has been waiting for, here is the cherry blossom forecast for 2024. This year's cherry blossoms are expected to bloom one to seven days earlier than average. The earliest cherry blossoms can be seen in Jeju Island around March 24, while Seoul will have to wait until April 3.

Overall, March–May and September–November are the best times to visit Seoul due to mild weather. April brings tender blossoms, warmer temperatures, and tourist crowds.

【1】Spring (March to May):

It's best to pack layers, including long-sleeved shirts, light sweaters or cardigans, and a light jacket or raincoat.

Yeouido Park is particularly famous for the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival and having the best spot for enjoying the 1,400 beautiful cherry blossom trees in the park. The best way to enjoy it: lay down your picnic blanket in front of the Han River to feel like a main character in a K-drama!

Gyeongju hosts its annual “Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Festival” in April every year when the cherry blossoms start to bloom and turn the entire city of Gyeongju pink. You can enjoy Gyeongju's beautiful cherry blossoms at the Bomun Tourist Complex, Daereungwon, Cheomseongdae, or Donggung and Wolji complex.

The best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan and Korea is during the spring months from the end of March to mid-April. However, some blossoms can start blooming in January and others reach full bloom in May.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that 'SEOUL FESTA 2024' will take place from Wed, May 1 to Mon, May 6 at various downtown locations, including Seoul Plaza and Gwanghwamun Square.

Korea Invites U offers a free trip to South Korea for people who are interested in Korean culture and have meaningful connections to the country. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for international applicants to participate in this invitation to visit Korea in 2024 for free.

How many days in Korea is enough? ›

While there's a lot to see and do, you don't have to spend weeks traipsing around to make the most of your time there. In my experience, 10 days is the perfect amount of time to get a real flavour of what South Korea has to offer, from hyperactive cities to pristine natural parks and beautiful historic towns.

If it's March, expect it to be much colder than April and May, so if you get cold easily, you may want to bring in some thermals just in case. Otherwise, the Korean spring season calls for only lighter jackets and some layering, you can leave the heavier and puffer jackets at home.

While wearing white is not unique to Koreans, the extent of their commitment to the practice has been described as unique. For example, the clothing historian Soh Hwang-Oak wrote that while the Dai people often wear white, they generally layer other colored clothing or accessories on top of their white clothes.

When visiting South Korea as a tourist, it is important to be mindful of the country's cultural norms and dress appropriately. This means avoiding clothing items that may be considered revealing or overly casual, such as tank tops, shorts, and flip flops.

April sees the blossoming of spring throughout South Korea. As the snow and freezing temperatures melt away, you can expect increasingly mild temperatures and only a smattering of rain, making April one of the most popular months of the year to visit South Korea.

If it's March, expect it to be much colder than April and May, so if you get cold easily, you may want to bring in some thermals just in case. Otherwise, the Korean spring season calls for only lighter jackets and some layering, you can leave the heavier and puffer jackets at home.

Expect 21°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in Jeju in May.