Spring in Korea lasts from early March to early May, with flowers blooming one after another across the country. Looking for the best places to enjoy the season? From Seoul to Jeju, here are 12 must-visit destinations to see Korea’s spring flowers at their peak. If you’re visiting in spring 2026, use this guide to find the perfect spot to take in the season’s beauty.

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Gurye Sansuyu Village is known for its yellow sansuyu (cornelian cherry) blossoms, which herald the arrival of spring in Korea. In Sandong-myeon, nestled at the foot of Jirisan National Park, about 117,000 sansuyu trees form a vast grove that produces nearly 70% of Korea’s sansuyu fruit. During the Gurye Sansuyu Festival, held from March 14 to 22, 2026, visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, including sansuyu tea tastings and a sansuyu fruit-peeling contest.

- Address: 45 Sanggwan 1-gil, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 구례군 산동면 상관1길 45)

Every spring, Everland—one of Korea’s most iconic theme parks—hosts its colorful Tulip Festival, with this year’s festival spanning from March 20 to April 30, 2026. The centerpiece is the Four Seasons Garden, a 10,000 ㎡-space filled with about 1.2 million spring flowers, including more than 100 varieties of tulips, daffodils, and muscari. Spend the day enjoying the vibrant floral displays along with rides, attractions, and the safari tour, then stay into the evening for the park’s dazzling parade.

- Address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍 에버랜드로 199)

Jinhae, a coastal district of Changwon, is Korea’s premier cherry blossom destination, where some 360,000 cherry blossom trees turn the city pink each spring. Key spots include Yeojwacheon Stream, famous for its 1.5-kilometer cherry blossom tunnel, and Gyeonghwa Station, where rows of cherry trees line an 800-meter stretch of railway track. Yeojwacheon Stream’s wooden walkway and evening illuminations also make it a wonderful place for a spring stroll. With more than 60 years of history, the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, taking place from March 27–April 5, 2026, offers special programs such as temporary access to the Korea Naval Academy and the Military Band & Honor Guard Festival.

- Address: Jungwon Rotary, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 창원시 진해구 중원로터리 일대)

Jeonnong-ro Cherry Blossom Road in Jeju is a 1.2-kilometer stretch lined with king cherry blossom trees, about a 10-minute drive from Jeju International Airport. Native to Jeju, king cherry blossoms are known for their larger, showier petals than those of typical cherry blossoms. The trees arch over both sides of the two-lane road, creating a stunning tunnel of blossoms overhead. In late March, during the Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival, the road is closed to traffic so visitors can walk beneath the drifting petals.

- Address: Samdo 1(il)-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (제주특별자치도 제주시 삼도1동)

Icheon Sansuyu Village is a well-known spring flower destination in the Seoul metropolitan area, home to around 17,000 sansuyu trees—many of them more than 100 years old. About an hour from Seoul by car, it makes an ideal day trip. At the foot of Wonjeoksan Mountain, five villages are filled with bright yellow blossoms, and their stone-walled paths make for a pleasant spring walk. During the Icheon Baeksa Sansuyu Flower Festival held from April 3 to 5, 2026, visitors can enjoy local specialties such as sansuyu makgeolli, as well as traditional games and hands-on activities.

- Address: 17 Wonjeok-ro 775beon-gil, Baeksa-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 이천시 백사면 원적로775번길 17)

Noksan-ro Canola Flower Road in Jeju stretches for about 10 kilometers and is one of the island’s best-known spring driving routes, even having been named one of the “100 Most Beautiful Roads in Korea.” From late March to early April, bright yellow canola flowers and soft pink cherry blossoms bloom along both sides of the two-lane road, creating a picturesque scene where two iconic spring flowers can be enjoyed at once. White wind turbines rising above the flower fields add to the view, making it a great spot for scenic photos. You can also pair your visit with the Jeju Canola Flower Festival, held from April 4 to 5, 2026 at nearby Jeju Horse Park.

- Address: Gasi-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Azalea Hill in Bucheon, near Bucheon Stadium Station on Seoul Subway Line 7, is home to the largest azalea colony in the Seoul metropolitan area. In early April, around 70,000 deep pink azaleas cover the slopes of Wonmisan Mountain (167 meters). The Wonmisan Azalea Festival takes place during this time, and this year’s festival is planned to take place from April 4 to 5, 2026. The trail, part of Bucheon Dulle-gil Course 1, is fairly gentle, so even a short 30-minute hike is enough to enjoy the flowers and reach the summit.

- Address: San 21-1 Chunui-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 부천시 원미구 춘의동 산21-1)

Samcheok Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village is a well-known spring flower destination near Maengbanghaebyeon Beach, which was featured on the cover of BTS’s “Butter” album. A 60,000-㎡ field of bright canola flowers stretches beside a 2.5-kilometer cherry blossom road, with the cobalt-blue East Sea in the background, creating a beautiful spring landscape. During the Samcheok Maengbang Canola Flower Festival from April 3 to 19, 2026, visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on programs and take a relaxing walk along the nearby beach.

- Address: 216-2 Sangmaengbang-ri, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do (강원특별자치도 삼척시 근덕면 상맹방리 216-2)

Yeouido Cherry Blossom Road runs for 1.7 kilometers along Yunjung-ro and is one of Seoul’s best-known cherry blossom spots. Around 1,800 cherry blossom trees bloom in soft pink along the Hangang River, making it easy to enjoy both the blossoms and a stroll through Yeouido Hangang Park in the heart of the city. During the Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, from April 3 to 7, 2026, traffic is restricted along the main section, so the easiest access is via Yeouinaru Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) or National Assembly Station (Seoul Subway Line 9).

- Address: Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 영등포구 여의서로 일대)

Taean Tulip Park is home to Taean’s signature spring event, one of the world’s top five tulip festivals. This year’s event is planned to take place from April 1 to May 6 in 2026 at Nature World near Mageompo Beach, featuring more than 180 varieties of tulips. Around three million tulips are planted in staggered phases, allowing visitors to enjoy colorful blooms throughout the festival period. The main garden, inspired by the Palace of Versailles, combines European-style landscaping with vibrant tulip displays to create a spectacular scene.

- Address: 200 Mageompo-gil, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 태안군 남면 마검포길 200)

Democracy Park in Busan, set on the slopes of Bosusan Mountain 169 meters above sea level, is a well-known spot for viewing double cherry blossoms. Blooming from mid to late April, these layered blossoms—resembling delicate folds of pastry—bring a final flourish to spring. From the park’s elevated paths lined with decades-old trees, visitors can also enjoy sweeping views of the sea. Popular photo spots include the double cherry blossom grove above April 19 Square and the area near the Jungang Park–Democracy Park bus stop served by Bus No. 38.

- Address: 19 Minjugongwon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan (부산광역시 중구 민주공원길 19)

With a history spanning more than 1,300 years, Gaesimsa Temple is a popular late-spring destination for viewing double cherry blossoms, which bloom here into early May. The temple is home to several nationally designated cultural treasures, but in spring, it is the deep pink double blossoms that draw the most attention. These blooms open about two weeks later than typical cherry blossoms, reaching their peak from late April to early May. In front of Myeongbujeon Hall, rare green cherry blossoms also bloom, making it a favorite photo spot.

- Address: 321-86 Gaesimsa-ro, Unsan-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 서산시 운산면 개심사로 321-86)