Cherry Blossoms & Springtime in Seoul

Cherry blossoms are a big deal in South Korea. Decisively marking the end of the long, often harsh winters that brace the country, the blooming flowers bring back interest in the outdoors. A very visual manifestation of the life spring brings back, everywhere is instantly transformed. It’s no wonder everyone gets so excited about them…

Every April cherry blossom festivals take place all across South Korea, notably along Seoul’s Han River (Hangang) where trees line the streets of Yeouido. Now I have to admit, I would use the word “festival” lightly. Essentially, this is just the area where half of Seoul congregates to admire the flowers and over a couple of weekends it is barely possible to walk along. However, it really is a beautiful sight and if you can head over on a weekday, you are in for a treat. It’s also worth considering wandering over to one of the palaces in central Seoul, where the flowers add an extra beauty to their grounds too, or indeed often down any street blessed with Sakura trees.

You can find a long list of the cherry blossom festivals taking place in South Korea this spring here – in Yeouido it will be the second and third weekend in April.

As a former Seoul resident, so many things make me homesick for Korea and thinking of how dramatically spring unfolds over there is certainly one of them. It was always a delight too to see lanterns appear, strung up above the pavement and adding even more colour, to celebrate Buddha’s birthday (which coincides with springtime). So it seemed an ideal time to share this and some photos of my springtimes in Korea.Seoul Cherry Blossoms, South Korea Seoul Cherry Blossoms, South Korea Seoul Cherry Blossoms, South Korea Seoul Cherry Blossoms, South Korea Seoul Cherry Blossoms, South KoreaYeouido Cherry Blossom FestivalDo any seasons bring back memories for you?

7 thoughts on “Cherry Blossoms & Springtime in Seoul

  1. Michael

    It was great to read your Blog, thank you for sharing. I too get homesick for the Cherry Blossoms of South Korea, they truly are beautiful.

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    1. Natalie Tamara Post author

      Thank you for your kind words – really glad to hear you enjoyed it. They certainly are :)

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  2. restlessjo

    Easy to see why they are a big deal. They’re incredibly lovely :)
    Many thanks for the follow.

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    1. Natalie Tamara Post author

      They really are and it’s definitely hightened by being such a tranformation from winter when everything is just brown!

      You’re very welcome, you have a lovely blog :)

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      1. restlessjo

        Thank you! Happy Easter! :)

  3. Kara Fossey

    Hi! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be ok.

    I’m absolutely enjoying your blog and look forward to new posts.

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    1. Natalie Tamara Post author

      Sure! You can find me @TheTofuDiaries

      Thanks for stopping by & hope to see you again :)

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