Are you planning a trip to South Korea in the spring? You’ve picked one of the best times of the year to visit South Korea. From April to June South Korea will be filled with cherry blossoms and seasonal festivals to add to your travel bucket list.
Spring in South Korea is a magical experience that you must add to your travel bucket list for 2024. With heaps of things to do in South Korea and places to visit in spring, you’ll be treated to a journey of food, culture, and lots of memories for a lifetime. Consider this your guide to what you should know about South Korea in 2024. This includes what to see, seasonal activities, and where to travel in South Korea during cherry blossom season.
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Important Tips for Visiting Korea in Spring
If it’s your first time travelling to Korea make sure to read these must-know tips for your visit. I’ve lived in Korea since 2022 and wish I had known these things before I moved and travelled to Korea for the first time.
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When is Spring in South Korea?
Cherry blossoms bloom in South Korea from mid-March until early April. Generally, they start in the south on Jeju Island and slowly work their way up north towards Seoul by early April. With this in mind, you can travel through Korea and see several cherry blossom spots on your way.
Cherry blossoms in Korea come out from mid-March until early April. They start in the south on Jeju Island and slowly work their way up towards Seoul by early April. Therefore, you can travel through the country and see several cherry blossom spots on your way.
South Korea Cherry Blossom Forecast 2024
The 2024 South Korea cherry blossom forecast is available below. For reference, note that the 2023 cherry blossom dates were up to 10 days earlier than average.
🌸 Blooming dates for the cherry blossoms in Korea for 2024.
When is peak cherry blossom season in Korea?
The above photo shows the start dates of the cherry blossom forecast for 2023. As illustrated, the peak Korean cherry blossom dates, the times when most cherry blossoms are in full bloom are usually 4 to 7 days after the start date. To get the best chances of seeing the cherry blossoms, it’s recommended to visit up to a week after the start date.
Note that these dates may change due to unforeseen weather conditions. When planning visit a few days after the start of the forecasted dates to get the chance of seeing the cherry blossoms.
Why Should I Visit Korea in Spring?
Spring in Korea is one of the best times of the year to visit the country. From the vibrant festivals, the cherry blossoms, and the beautiful blue skies, visitors will be treated to bucket-list activities to try. Need more convincing? Read to find out why.
Cherry Blossom Viewings
You’ll get to tick off seeing cherry blossoms on your travel bucket list! South Korea is one of the best places to see the country’s landscape covered in blooming cherry blossoms. From the streets, parks, mountains, temples, and more.
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Weather
Spring in South Korea has warm and clear days which makes it perfect for exploring the country outside and experiencing seasonal activities. This includes spring festivals across the whole country, seasonal food items, and popular outdoor activities. For example, take a picnic at a park or explore the cherry-lined streets or parks in South Korea. At night, the weather also turns cool, perfect for those who prefer milder temperatures.
From April to June spring in South Korea is one of the best times to visit. Visitors will be treated to warm weather daily; blooming flowers and green spaces that sweep the whole country. Daily temperatures in spring range from 15 to 25°C.
What Should I Pack for South Korea in Spring?
In the daytime, Korea during spring has warm temperatures but later in the night, it can get chilly. It is important to pack clothes for layering for cooler temperatures. For chilly temperatures remember to pack a light to medium jacket, light sweater, and long clothes for layering. Don’t forget to pack a mask for the yellow fine dust pollution. If you don’t pack a face mask you can easily find a face mask at a pharmacy or convenience store (GS25, 7-11, CU). I recommend getting masks with a KF94 filter or above to filter out the air pollutants. When shopping look for ‘황사마스크.’
Average Temperature: 0 to 22 °C (31 to 71.6 °F)
Spring Clothing Essentials
- Closed-toed shoes such as comfortable slip-ons, sneakers, or loafers. You’ll be walking a lot in Korea to get to a lot of destinations.
- Thin layers – Bring light clothing to layer for cooler days.
- Light Jackets such as a coat, jean jacket, or blazer. If you get cold easily I’d recommend bringing a thicker jacket to deal with the chilly weather.
What Can I Do During Spring in South Korea?
There are a range of activities you can do in South Korea during springtime. Below are a few recommendations to tick off your spring travel bucket list for South Korea.
Day Trip Tour
Don’t limit yourself to exploring the main cities of South Korea. Most travellers only visit Seoul or Busan during a trip to South Korea. I always recommend exploring outside these cities either through a day trip or a couple of days. If you visit in spring in South Korea make sure to check out cherry blossom spots in the countryside or outside the bustling cities. Easy day trips for spring from Seoul include Ganghwa, Pohang, Nami Island, Jeonju, and Gyeongju. Check out more recommendations below.
If you’re a first-time traveller to South Korea, an easy day trip from Seoul is Nami Island. Located about an hour’s drive from Seoul, this island has a variety of activities to try. This includes exploring the scenic tree lanes, exploring the riverside, cycling around the island, and exploring Korean drama filming locations. You can either organize your transfers to Nami Island which will involve a combination of public transport such as a train, taxi, and ferry or you can organise a day trip tour.
If you’re visiting Jeju Island in spring make sure to check out the canola flower fields. These beautiful yellow blooms cover Jeju from the end of winter till spring. You can easily make a day trip to Jeju’s Canola Fields.
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Visit a Cultural Village
Besides seeing the cherry blossoms the plum trees are a must-see in South Korea. One of the best places to see these plum trees is Gwangyang Maehwa Village. On the outskirts of Jirisan Mountain lies Maehwa Village for its abundant plum trees. If you visit you’ll be treated with white-snow-like blossoms during March and ripened plums in June. Also, don’t miss out on the annual Plum Blossom Festival at this village during March when the plums are in full bloom.
Experience a traditional village in the countryside of South Korea by taking a tour of Gwangyang Maehwa and Jeonju Hanok Village.
Cherry Blossom Hunting
If you’re traveling in South Korea in spring you’ll be treated to a pink wonderland of blooming cherry blossoms. Across all cities, you can chase cherry blossoms including in Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, Gyeongju, and more. If you want to avoid the large crowds at most of the cherry blossom spots you’ll have to avoid peak times or consider doing a day trip to locations outside the main cities. Read further in the post for the 10 best spots to see the cherry blossoms in South Korea.
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Attend a Spring Festival
Similar to Japan, South Korea boasts a series of cherry blossom festivals across the country. If you’re visiting in spring in Korea make sure to check out these spring festivals. These spring festivals offer seasonal foods to try, cultural activities, and some of the best cherry blossom spots to check out.
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Best Spring Festivals in South Korea
A trip to Korea in spring wouldn’t be complete without visiting at least one spring festival. Across the months of spring, festivals steal the show with the best cherry blossom viewing spots, local cuisine and fun events to enjoy.
🌸 Overview of the Best Spring Festivals in South Korea
| Location | Festival | Activities & Attractions |
|---|---|---|
| Gyeonggido | Everland Tulip Festival | 🎡 Everland Theme Park |
| Seoul | Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival | 🍃 Yeouido |
| Jinhae | Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival | 🚊 Gyeonghwa Station 🍃 Jehwangsan Park 💧 Yeojwacheon Stream |
| Gyeongju | Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Festival | 🌸 Cherry blossom viewing spot ✨ UNESCO World Heritage Sites |
| Gyeonggido | Gunpo Royal Azalea Festival | 🌸 Azaleas 🎭 Seasonal performances & markets |
| Busan | Hwangmaesan Mountain Royal Azalea Festival | 🌸 Azaleas |
| Jeonju | Jeonju Maisan Cherry Blossom Festival | 🌸 Cherry Blossom viewing spot 📍Jeonju Hanok Village & Wansan Park |
| Seoul | Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival | 🌸 Cherry Blossom viewing spot 🎡 Lotte World & Seokchon Lake |
| Seoul | Yeongdeungpo Yeuido Spring Flower Festival | 💧 Han River 🌸 Cherry blossoms, azaleas & more |
Everland Tulip Festival 에버랜드 튤립가든
Entry: Admission and/or Round-trip transfers.
Dates: TBA for 2024 (16th March to 29th April 2023)
Address: 199, Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do | 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍 에버랜드로 199
From mid-March to April, Everland is a must-visit spring destination to see the thousands of vibrant tulips throughout the theme park. At over 1.2 million tulips, you’ll be treated to over 110 different trains to admire at the festival this year. While there, you’ll also want to spend the rest of the day trying out the thrilling rides, parades, treats and performances at the park.
If you’re planning to visit Everland on a day trip from Seoul make sure to organise round-trip transfers as part of your admission. Leaving the themepark late at night can get crowded and you don’t want to be left stranded in Gyeonggido.
Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival 영등포 여의도 봄꽃축제
City: Seoul, South Korea
Best Time To Visit: April (TBA for 2024)
Best Place to Explore: Yeouido Park
Address: Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 영등포구 여의서로)
Yeouido is one of the most popular places in Seoul for cherry blossom viewings in Seoul. In early to mid-April you’ll want to check out the annual Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival to see the cherry blossom trees lining Yeouiseo Road (Yunjung-ro). There are over 1,886 Korean cherry blossom trees and other flower varieties including royal azaleas, forsythia, and azaleas.
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Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (진해군항제)
City: Jinhae, South Korea (3 Hours Drive from Seoul)
Best Time To Visit: Late March to Early April (TBA for 2024, 25th March to 3rd April in 2023)
Best Place to Explore: Gyeonghwa Station (경화역), Jehwangsan Park (제황산궁원) Yeojwacheon Stream (여좌천) for Cherry Blossoms
If you want to escape the city life of Seoul. Check out the village of Jinhae and it’s Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s a 10-day festival that is packed with street food stalls, performances, float parades, and more. Make sure to check out Yeojwacheon Bridge (Romance Bridge) which is well known for its filming location in the Korean drama ‘Romance’ (2002). This wooden bridge is a popular attraction in the city of Jinhae to admire the cherry blossoms and their reflection on the stream. Another attraction is Gyeonghwa Station in Jinhae. Visitors will be able to stroll along the 800m railway lined with blooming cherry blossom trees.
How To Get To Jinhae
Public Transport: You can take a +4 hour bus ride from Seoul’s Nambu Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train to Jinhae. Book a KTX speed train to Changwon Station and then take a local bus or taxi.
Day Trip Tour: The easiest way to travel to Jinhae in spring is through a local day tour from Seoul to Busan. You’ll get to visit two of South Korea’s best cherry blossom spots in Jinhae. This includes Gyeonghwa Station and Yeojwacheon Stream.
Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Festival (경주벚꽃축제)
Address: 10 , Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 경주시 첨성로 140-25)
Best Time to Visit: Early April (TBA 2024)
Best Places to Explore: Daereungwon Tomb, Bulguksa Temple & Bomun Lake
Known as the ‘museum without walls,’ lies the historic city of Gyeongju littered with numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites and bathed with pink cherry blossom during spring. If you want to escape the crowds of Seoul, Gyeongju is a perfect day trip from Seoul or Busan to see the cherry blossoms and the cultural sites of Korea.
To reach Gyeongju you can take a KTX train or go on a stress-free day trip tour from Seoul or Busan. I recommend a day trip tour as it includes round-trip transfers and you’ll get local recommendations for the best cherry blossom viewing spots.
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Gunpo Royal Azalea Festival 군포철쭉축제
Best Time To Visit: Late April to May
Best Place to Explore: Purple & Pink Azalea
Address: 407 , Beonyeong-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 군포시 번영로 407)
Every year the city of Gunpo holds the Gunpo Royal Azalea Festival at the Royal Azalea Hill. This is a must-visit festival to see the blooming hill covered with pink and purple azaleas. During the festival, there are lots of seasonal performances, food trucks, art markets, and a flower-light experience.
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Hwangmaesan Mountain Royal Azalea Festival 합천 황매산철쭉제
Best Time To Visit: Late April to May
Best Place to Explore: Purple Azalea Flowers cover the mountain.
Escape the bustling city life in South Korea and check out Hwangmaesan Mountain Royal Azalea Festival. This festival is a must-visit experience during spring to explore the mountain lined with beautiful purple azaleas. Held at Hwangmaesan County Park it’s a perfect day trip from Seoul or Busan in Spring.
How To Get There: The easiest way to travel to Jinhae in spring is through a day tour from Busan.
Jeonju Maisan Cherry Blossom Festival
Dates: Early April (TBA 2024)
How To Get Here: Day Trip Tour
Best Places to Explore: Jeonju Wansan Park, Jeonju Hanok Village, Maisan Mountain.
Jeonju is one of the favourite places in South Korea to visit all year round. However, during spring, it transforms into a magical wonderland with gorgeous pink blooms. In mid-April, you won’t want to miss the hiking trail along Maisan Mountain adorned with gorgeous pink cherry blossoms and the annual cherry blossom festival. While there, you’ll want to stop by Wansan Park and Jeonju Hanok Village.
Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival 석촌호수 벚꽃축제
Dates: TBA for 2024 (5th to 9th April 2023)
Address: 47 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul | 서울특별시 송파구 잠실동 47
One of the biggest spring festivals that happens in Korea in April is the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival. Held around the Lake surrounding Lotte World, it’s one of the most popular spots for viewing the cherry blossoms in Seoul during day and night. If you want to visit this spot with lesser crowds I recommend exploring this spot later in the evening. You’ll also be treated to the gorgeous pink blooms lit up at night.
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Yeongdeungpo Yeuido Spring Flower Festival 영등포 여의도 봄꽃축제
Best Time To Visit: April
Best Place to Explore: Cherry Blossoms
Address: Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 영등포구 여의서로)
Enjoy the cherry blossoms with a backdrop of the Han River at the Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival. If you visit this festival you’ll be treated to not only cherry blossoms but nearly 90,000 flower varieties including spireas, forsythias, and azaleas. One of the best places to see the cherry blossoms includes the southern edge of Yeuido Park to the KBS Annex Building.
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Namsan Park 남산공원
Best Time To Visit: Early April
Best Place to Explore: Cherry Blossoms & Namsan Seoul Tower
Address: 231, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중구 삼일대로 231)
Did you go to Seoul if you didn’t visit Namsan Park? Whilst most people visit the iconic Namsan Tower, most people take the bus or cable car to the top and avoid exploring the park. Found on the mountainside of Namsan (south mountain), this park is a must-visit park to be treated to panoramic city views of Seoul and natural scenery.
If you’re planning a visit to Namsan Seoul Tower be sure to book your tickets in advance so you can skip the queues. I also recommend visiting around sunset for the golden hour however you can expect large crowds around this time.
Camellia Hill Jeju 카멜리아 힐
Best Time To Visit: All Year-Round
Best Place to Explore: Camellia Flowers & Blue Hydrangeas (June)
Address: 166, Byeongak-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (제주특별자치도 서귀포시 안덕면 병악로 166)
If you’re planning a visit to Jeju Island in spring be sure to check out Camellia Hill. Whilst Jeju Island is beautiful to visit any time of the year, in spring this place houses over 500 different species of camellia trees.
Garden of Morning Calm 아침고요수목원
Best Time To Visit: Mid-April to End of May
Best Place to Explore: See the magnolias, cherry blossoms, and azaleas during the Spring Garden Festival.
Address: 432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 가평군 상면 수목원로 432)
How To Get Here: The easiest way to travel to the Garden of Morning Calm in spring is through a day tour.
Open all year round, the Garden of the Morning Calm is a must-visit day trip from Seoul during spring. It is worth visiting any time of the year, however, during spring it turns into a magical place to see all the flowers bloom. Access this area by taking a day trip from Seoul either through public transport or taking a tour.
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Gyeonghwa Station 경화역 벚꽃길
Best Time To Visit: Late March to April
Best Place to Explore: Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
Address: 648, Jinhae-daero, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 창원시 진해구 진해대로 649)
See the cherry blossoms in full bloom lined alongside the railroad in the city of Jinhae. Gyeonghwa Station is an abandoned railway station that is lined with cherry blossom trees. This place has been listed on CNN’s 50 Beautiful Places to Visit in South Korea. If you visit this area during spring expect large crowds as it’s a popular destination in spring.
Yeojwacheon Stream 여좌천-벚꽃명소
Best Time To Visit: March to April
Best Place to Explore: Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
Address: 16 , Yeojwacheon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 창원시 진해구 여좌천로 16)
Visit the city of Jinhae during spring to see the blooming cherry blossoms in South Korea. The Yeojwa Stream is one of the most beautiful places to see rows of cherry blossoms. It’s often used by the locals as a popular jogging or walking route.
Seoul Forest Park 서울숲
Best Time To Visit: All Year-Round. Early April (Cherry Blossoms) & Tulip Festival (May)
Best Place to Explore: Variety of Flowers from tulips and cherry blossoms.
Address: 273, Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 뚝섬로 273 (성수동1가))
Seoul Forest Park is a must-visit cherry blossom spot in Seoul. Originally this park was used as a royal hunting ground for royalty and served as a military inspection facility. However today, the area has been used for a variety of functions. The park houses over five parks (Riverside Park, Eco-Forest, Education Park, Culture & Art Park) perfect for a stroll or a picnic during spring. It’s also a great escape from the city to check out the cherry blossoms in early April and experience the seasonal tulip festival in May.
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Oncheoncheon Stream 온천천
Best Time To Visit: Late March to Early April
Best Place to Explore: For Cherry Blossoms & Yellow Rapeseed Flowers
Address: 35-14 Suan-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea
Oncheoncheon Stream is one of the best places to see the cherry blossoms is Busan. The stream is lined with cherry blossom trees to enjoy with your friends and family. Besides seeing the cherry blossoms you’ll also get to see the yellow rape flowers bloom at the same time.
Nami Island 남이섬
Best Time To Visit: Any Time of the Year
Best Place to Explore: Cherry Blossoms, Autumn Foliage
Address: 1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 춘천시 남이섬길 1 남이섬)
Nami Island is a photographers’ paradise all year round in South Korea. Nami Island is a popular day trip from Seoul to see rows of majestic trees, art exhibitions, friendly animals, and more. During spring the island is lined with cherry blossoms to explore. You can visit Nami Island by either independently organizing public transport to the island or booking a day trip tour.
Check out this day trip tour to Nami Island and Garden of the Morning Calm. It’s the perfect trip that covers the Nami island in Gangwon Province, Alpaca World, Petite France, and the Garden of the Morning Calm.
Agroland Taeshin Farm 아그로랜드 태신목장
Best Time To Visit: June to Early July. Also recommended to visit during autumn.
Best Place to Explore: Blooming Fields
Address: 충남 예산군 고덕면 상몽2길 231 아그로랜드 태신목장
If you’re looking for an alternative to cherry blossoms check out Agroland Taeshin Farm. It’s a great place to visit by yourself, with friends, or with your family. Not only can you explore the blooming fields but try out activities including making ice cream. This farm is a beautiful Instagrammable place to check out in South Korea.
Yugibang Gaok, Seosan 유기방 가옥
Best Time To Visit: Early April
Best Place to Explore: Daffodil Fields
Address: 72-10 , Imunan-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 서산시 운산면 이문안길 72-10 (운산면))
If you’re looking for a flower field to explore in South Korea in spring look no further. Check out this Instagrammable spot full of yellow daffodils. Yugibang Gaok is a popular springtime tourist attraction located only a few hours south of Seoul and you can see the mountain covered with daffodils. This flower field was the filming site for the Korean Drama ‘Mr Sunshine.’
Looking for an underrated place to explore? Check out the coastal city of Pohang which was featured in the popular K-drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha.
I hope you found this post helpful and that it inspires you to travel to South Korea in Spring. If you are considering visiting Korea during this time, let me know your thoughts below. Don’t forget to check out my full travel guides for South Korea.
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South Korea sounds beautiful!
It’s a beautiful country to visit! Definitely add it to your travel bucket list!
Ive always wanted to visit Japan during cherry blossom season, but you’ve convinced me South Korea would be just as magical!
I’m so happy to hear that you’re considering going to South Korea! If you visit during spring you’ll be in for a treat with all the seasonal activities, festivals and the magical cherry blossoms!
With all the cherry, blossoms and fields of different flowers, South Korea in the spring looks amazing. What a comprehensive article to tell everyone what to explore.
Thanks Karen! I hope it helps you if you ever visit South Korea in the spring.
I loved visiting the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival when I lived in the city, and I would really like to go back and see some of these other festivals. The pink fields at Agroland Taeshin Farm are especially stunning, wow
It’s so lovely to hear that you got to experience the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival. You definately have to check out the other festivals and other cherry blossom spots if you visit.
That would be amazing to see the cherry blossoms. I hope I can one day.
I hope you can make it one day! It’s a once in a life time experience seeing the cherry blossoms.
Incredible! I have spent a lot of time in Japan for the hanami, but I would loooove to visit South Korea in the springtime (especially as I flipping love Korean food!)
I really like the look of the plum blossoms. Do they come much earlier than the cherry blossoms? I feel like they would arrive win late winter in Japan (like Feb/early March) is that the same in Korea?
That’s lovely to hear you got to visit Japan you’ll have to check out South Korea one day. The food is so affordable and delicious. The plum blossoms usually start from mid-March in South Korea!
This is such a great guide. I love South Korea but it looks like it takes on a whole new world of beauty in the Spring. Some great suggestions of where to go, and how to plan a trip to SK.
Thanks for the lovely comment! I hope you can visit South Korea in spring one day!
South Korea is high on our wishlist and your post is so detailed! Will check it again when planning our trip. Stunning pics as well 🙂
Hi Marga! Thanks for your lovely comment! Spring in South Korea is definitely a magical time to visit. I hope you can visit one day!
Gosh I want to go to South Korea one day. It looks so beautiful and full of rich history and culture! I’m going to Japan with my husband in a few months but I may have to go to SK solo (since he doesn’t really want to go there, haha)
Hi Hannah! That’s so exciting you’re going to Japan so soon! You’ll definitely have to visit South Korea soon! If you’re interested I’m hosting a group trip to South Korea in 2024. You’re more than welcome to join!
Wow, this has definitely influenced me to place South Korea at the top of my list for Spring 2024, and when I plan it will definitely refer to this article!
That’s great to hear you want to go to South Korea! Visiting in spring is a must-see experience to add to your travel bucket list!
This is such a helpful guide! I’ve saved it for my future planning. South Korea has been on my bucket list for so long now and I can’t wait to visit.
Hi Amanda! Glad you found it helpful. I hope you’ll be able to visit South Korea one day!
Visiting South Korea during the cherry blossom season is my dream! Thanks for sharing this post I’ll definitely refer to it when we finally book our trip.
Hi Kitti! Glad you found my post helpful! I hope you can visit South Korea in spring one day. It’s definitely a magical place to experience the cherry blossoms in Korea.
I love this article, it is so complete I’m now ready to visit South Korea 🙂 thank you very much for your help!
Hi Valentina, I’m so happy you found my article helpful! I hope you can visit South Korea one day!
Korea is on my bucket list and I’d love to visit sometime within the next year. Such a helpful post!
Hi Bianca! Glad you found my post helpful! I hope you can visit South Korea one day! Definitely a great place to tick off your travel bucket list!