Spring in Korea only lasts about six weeks and they’re the best six weeks of the year. It sits right between freezing winters and hot, sticky summers, so it’s easy to miss. But when it arrives, the cherry blossoms are out, the sky is clear, and sitting outside at a café finally feels nice. Here are six easy ways to enjoy Korea in spring before the heat comes.
Cherry Blossoms
With spring comes beautiful flowers and fresh colors after a long, cold winter. Seoul and other cities across Korea are filled with delicate cherry blossoms during this time one of the most loved sights in the country.
Two of the best places to see them are Yeouido, home to a stunning tree-lined road that holds its annual Spring Flower Festival every April, and Seokchon Lake in Jamsil, where the blossoms reflect off the water with Lotte World Tower as the backdrop. Since cherry blossoms only last about one to two weeks, it’s best to visit as soon as the trees reach full bloom.
Biking along the Han River
If winter is far too cold and summer is way too hot for biking outside, spring is the perfect time to go for a ride along the Han River. The course runs from Nanji Hangang Park all the way to Gwangnaru Hangang Park and there are five stops along the way where one can rent or drop off a bike.
For 3,000 won an hour or 15,000 won for a day, biking along the Han provides the perfect outdoor activity in the spring time.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
For an educational and immersive experience on an important part of Korea’s history, Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul is the perfect place to visit in the spring. During the day, one can visit to view the intricate details of the remains of the palace. Entrance for the general public is 3,000 won.
Everland Rose Garden
Known for its thrilling and exciting rides, Everland also is home to a beautiful rose garden that comes to life with color during the spring and summer seasons. During the daytime, the vibrant colors of the flowers make for a picturesque and elegant visit while at nighttime, the garden makes perfect for a romantic and memorable evening date with its intricate and romantic lights.
Along with the rows and rows of roses, the garden also comes with impressive fountains and various works of art including sculptures and paintings. The garden’s adjacent placement next to the amusement park makes the far trip out to YongIn even more worthwhile.
Reliving the Nation’s Favorite K-Dramas
K-dramas have been a huge part of Korea’s entertainment business as well as the Hallyu Wave. Some of the most popular K-dramas over the past few years include Squid Game (2021), Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022), The Glory (2022-2023), and Queen of Tears (2024).
The unfortunate truth about any television series is that once it ends, there’s not much you can do besides re-watching your favorite episodes. However, this spring in Korea, visiting filming locations from your favorite K‑dramas is a fun way to cure that post‑drama blues while soaking up the warm weather.
You could head up to Ssangmun-dong, on the edge of Bukhansan National Park, Northern Seoul. The quiet neighborhood that appears as Gi-hun’s everyday hometown in the series.
This spring, fans of Queen of Tears can visit the Korean Stone Art Museum in Seongbuk-dong, whose elegant exterior doubles as the Queen family mansion in the drama.
Bungee Jumping in Bundang
For those with a penchant for adventure, bungee jumping could be a fail proof way to make that adrenaline run through your body. Yuldong Park in Bundang includes a 45-meter jump above a water reservoir. To get to the bungee jump, one must take a scenic walk through the park, adding to the anticipation and excitement for the 13-story free fall.
The 45-meter bungee jump is located right in the middle of Yuldong Park.
Apart from the bungee jumping facilities, the park also provides artificial rock-climbing, and has several cafés located all over, allowing for a peaceful cup of coffee or tea in the middle of a beautiful outdoor park.
There are countless other ways to enjoy Korea in spring, from food tours to hiking the country’s many scenic nature trails. Whatever you choose, the most important thing is getting outside and making the most of the short but sweet season before the summer heat takes over. Spring in Korea waits for no one, so get out there and enjoy it!
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