One article to help you get around Seoul Cherry Blossom Season🌸 Don’t be a headless fly
Are you ready to encounter pink spring in Seoul? Please check out this super comprehensive guide, which is guaranteed to make you have a great time during the cherry blossom season!
🌸 Best time to view cherry blossoms in Seoul
• Flowering period: around the end of March to the beginning of April, but it is greatly affected by the temperature. It is recommended to pay attention to the "Cherry Blossom Front" forecast of the Korea Meteorological Administration in advance to seize the best time to enjoy the flowers.
• Recommended time: early morning (6 - 8 o'clock) or evening (around sunset), there are fewer people, the light is very soft, and the photo success rate is very high.
📍 Recommended places to visit for cherry blossom viewing
1. Yeouido Ryonjung-gil
• Features: Seoul’s most famous cherry blossom tunnel, with more than 1,400 cherry trees planted on both sides of the 1.7-kilometer road and a magnificent light show at night.
• Events: The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is held every year, where you can see wonderful street performances and taste a variety of delicious food.
• Transportation: Take Subway Line 9, exit at Exit 1 of National Diet Station and walk for 5 minutes.
• Tips: There are huge crowds of people on weekends, so it is recommended to go there on weekdays to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms.
2. Namsan Park
• Features: Standing here, you can overlook the entire city of Seoul, and there is also a classic check-in spot where you can take pictures of cherry blossoms and Seoul Tower in the same frame.
• Route: From Nanshan Cable Car Station to Bajiaoting Trail, there are dense cherry blossoms along the way and beautiful scenery at every step.
• Transportation: Take Subway Line 4, Myeongdong Station, Exit 3, and take Namsan Circular Bus No. 01.
3. Seokchon Lake & Lotte World Tower
• Features: The lake reflects the cherry blossoms, and with the modern Lotte World Tower, it is romantic both day and night.
• Transportation: Directly accessible from Exit 3 of Jamsil Station on Subway Line 2/8.
• Surrounding area: You can visit Lotte World and duty-free shops on the way, with everything you need for fun and shopping.
4. Seoul Forest
• Advantages: It is relatively small, with cherry blossom forest and large lawn, which is perfect for picnics and enjoying a pleasant spring time.
• Transportation: Exit 3 of Seoul Forest Station on the Bundang Line, then a 5-minute walk.
🚇 Transportation Tips
• Subway: Seoul Metro has a wide coverage, but during the cherry blossom season, popular stations like Yeouido and Jamsil may be crowded. It is recommended to use T-money card, which is convenient and fast.
• Shared bicycles: Seoul’s public bicycles “따릉이” are very suitable for short-distance cycling to enjoy the cherry blossoms, but you must register on the APP in advance.
• Avoid peak hours: After 10 a.m. on weekends, the number of visitors to tourist attractions will surge. Try to avoid peak hours to have a more comfortable experience.
📸 Photography tips
• Clothing: Wear light-colored clothes (white, pink) or Korean clothes, which will make you look better in photos and easily create blockbuster photos.
• Props: Bring the limited-edition coffee for the cherry blossom season (such as the Starbucks cherry blossom cup) and a transparent umbrella (there may be occasional light rain in spring) to create a more atmospheric atmosphere for taking photos.
⚠️ Things to note
1. Weather: The temperature difference between day and night is large in spring (5℃ - 18℃), so remember to bring a thin coat to avoid catching a cold.
2. Etiquette: Never shake the branches or pick cherry blossoms. Korea has strict regulations in this regard.
3. Environmental protection: Bring your own garbage bags, as most tourist attractions do not have trash cans, so be sure to keep the environment clean.
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