Spring is an amazing time in South Korea and it’s a season that you must see with your own eyes! After all, you’ll be amazed not only with the beautiful beot-kkot (벗꽃) or cherry blossoms (called ‘sakura‘ in Japan), but also with the various blooming spring flowers in Korea that often have respective flower festivals.
If you don’t want to miss out on such colorful festivities — or if you simply want to witness blooms and endless fields of various spring flowers in Korea, just continue reading this detailed guide and you’ll know when and where to go!
Top Spring Flowers in Korea
» Azalea or “Jindallae” (Rhododendron)
Hwangmaesan Country Park photo by: Shutterstock
(진달래) Azaleas are pretty flowering shrubs that are in various shades of purple, pink, red, and reddish-orange. There are a lot of variants of this shrub but what’s native to the Korean Peninsula is the royal azalea in which its colors vary from white to pink or even purple.
Commonly, you will find most of the royal azalea on mountainsides and hillside forests, so take note of the following best spots for spring flowers in Korea:
- (INCHEON)Goryeosan Jindalle Mountain Azalea Festival: Located just 2 hours from Seoul by car, Incheon’s Ganghwa Island is the place to be if you’re seeking endless fields of azaleas! Held in Goryeosan Mountain or Mount Goryeo, it makes for a great and easy hike to do by yourself or with family and friends.
- Festival Date: (TBC) April 12
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- Festival Date: (TBC) April 12
- (NEAR BUSAN) Hwangmaesan Royal Festival: Found near Busan, the Hwangmaesan Country Park holds this popular festival ever since 1997. In fact, due to its popularity, a lot of Korean movies and shows have featured these pink and purple flowers that seem to wrap around the fields like a vast blanket.
TIP: Book a guided tour from Busan- Festival Date: (TBC) April 27 to May 12
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- Festival Date: (TBC) April 27 to May 12
- (BUCHEON) Wonmisan Azalea Festival: (Wonmi Bucheon Azalea Hill) Sandwiched between Incheon and Seoul this 167-meter tall hill in Bucheon gets covered in a myriad of azaleas every spring! What’s special about this place is that the azalea shrubs or bushes are close to one another, making it seem like there is a dreamy drape of various shades of pink and lilac no matter where you look!
TIP: Book a guided tour to Wonmisan- Festival Date: (TBC) April 14
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- Festival Date: (TBC) April 14
- (GUNPO) Gunpo Royal Azalea Festival: If you still want to see more spring flower spots in Korea, head…
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