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All About Spring Flowers in Korea | Cherry Blossoms & More

Jessie Kang

Spring is one of the best seasons to visit Korea, as the weather is clear and warm. What’s more, there are various spring flowers in bloom to admire and so many grand flower festivals to join. We’re going to introduce you to all the spring flowers in Korea! Ready to take a trip to Korea and take a picture with the blue sky and flowers in full bloom?

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1. Maehwa (Plum Blossom)

A breathtaking landscape of Gwangyang Maehwa Village in South Korea during the spring bloom.

Blooming Season: Early March – Mid March
Color: White🌼 / Pink🌺

  • Gwangyang Maehwa Festival Period: March 13~22, 2026

Maehwa, literally plum blossom in Korean, is one of the spring flowers in Korea in white color with 5 petals. Maehwa is a symbol of dignity in traditional Korean culture. Besides, it also symbolizes the beginning of spring as it blooms in early March. The biggest maehwa festival in Korea is Gwangyang Maehwa Festival, which takes place in Gwangyang City’s Seomjingang Village. Visitors can walk on the small hills that are covered with maehwa blossoms and try some local organic plum products.

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2. Sansuyu (Cornelian Cherry)

An elevated, wide-angle view of Gurye Sansuyu Village in South Korea, nestled at the foot of a lush mountain.

Blooming Season: Mid March
Color: Yellow🌻

  • Gurye Sansuyu Festival Period: March 14~22, 2026

The sansuyu tree is a kind of dogwood tree, and you can see it in Western Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea. You can see its beautiful bright yellow blossoms bloom between maehwa blossom and cherry blossom seasons. The cherry-like sansuyu fruit has been used in traditional Korean medicine and food. You can admire them by joining the Gurye Sansuyu Festival which is held in Jirisan Mountain hot springs area. It offers a lot of experience events for visitors to have fun.

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3. Cherry Blossom

1) Standard Cherry Blossom

A low-angle shot looking up through a thick canopy of cherry blossoms in full bloom against a clear, pale blue sky.

Blooming Season: Mid March – Mid April
Color: White🌼/ Light Pink🌸

Among all the spring flowers in Korea, the cherry blossom is the most popular one. Korea’s cherry blossoms make their first appearance on the warmest Jeju Island. The blooming season of cherry blossoms in Korea lasts from mid-March to mid-April. Korea offers all kinds of cherry blossom festivals to celebrate the spring season, What’s more, snack companies, drink companies, cafes, and cosmetics brands, all launch spring special collections to make spring evident everywhere.

A scenic view of the Yeojwacheon Stream in Jinhae, South Korea, during the cherry blossom festival.

  • Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival Period: March 27~April 5, 2026

One of the most popular and well-known cherry blossom destinations in Korea is Jinhae. With a history dating back to 1963, the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is undoubtedly the largest and most popular cherry blossom festival in Korea. Visit the hottest spots in Jinhae, including Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station!

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A picturesque spring landscape of Woljeonggyo Bridge in Gyeongju, South Korea. In the foreground, the riverbanks are lined with a dense, soft canopy of pale pink cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Gyeongju, often referred to as the “museum without walls”, is a city rich in history and cultural heritage. It is also a great city to enjoy stunning cherry blossoms every spring. Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Festival usually takes place from late March to early April, coinciding with the peak blooming period of cherry blossoms in Gyeongju.

The festival features a variety of cultural events, performances, and activities that showcase the city’s rich heritage. The Bomun Lake is especially a popular spot during the festival, known for its scenic beauty and abundance of cherry blossom trees. Some parts of the festival may offer nighttime illuminations, where the cherry blossom trees are lit up with colorful lights, creating a magical ambiance after dark.

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A vibrant nighttime view of Daegu E-World during the Starlight Cherry Blossom Festival.

If you are interested in visiting more unique places to admire cherry blossoms in Korea, check out Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Seoraksan National Park, Eden Cherry Blossom, Hwadam Botanic Garden, Hwagae Ssanggyesa Temple, Daegu E-World, and more on Trazy!

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2) King Cherry Blossom

A close-up, high-detail shot of vibrant King Cherry Blossoms (double-flowered cherry blossoms) in full bloom.

Blooming Season: Mid April – Late April
Color: Bright Pink🌺

If you are looking for something exclusive in Korea, the king cherry blossoms will impress you! Being different from standard cherry blossoms, the king cherry blossoms, originating from Jeju Island, are in hot pink color and have larger leaf clusters. The scenery is so romantic that many Korean couples have their pre-wedding photos shot with king cherry blossoms in the background. Take a picture with these vivid blossoms and capture the best spring moments!

Let’s compare the standard cherry blossom to the king cherry blossom. Can you tell the difference now? Both of them offer breathtaking scenery when they are in bloom. Go on a cherry blossom trip in Korea by joining a hassle-free tour below!

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4. Canola Flower

A panoramic view of a vast, vibrant yellow canola flower field (Yuchae-kkot) on Jeju Island, South Korea, in full bloom during the spring. The golden-yellow flowers form a dense, waving sea of color that stretches across the rolling landscape.

Blooming Season: March – May
Color: Yellow🌻

  • Seogwipo Canola Flower International Walking Festival Period: March 28~29, 2026

Despite cherry blossoms, the canola flower is one of the most famous spring flowers in Korea as well. The canola flowers in full bloom create a boundless field view that makes you feel comforted. Take a stroll in this amazing, bright yellow blanket made of flowers, and don’t forget to take an Instagram picture. Jeju Island is especially famous for having breathtaking yellow canola flower fields.

The most recommended places to enjoy canola flowers in Jeju are Sanbangsan Mountain, Seojikoji Hill, and Hueree Natural Park. Take Instagrammable pictures at these places with a professional snap photoshoot!

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5. Azalea Flower

A breathtaking panoramic view from the summit of Goryeosan Mountain in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, during the peak of the Azalea Festival.

Blomming Season: March – May
Color: Pink🌺/ Purple💜/ White🌼

If you are a flower lover, don’t miss out on the azalea festivals in Korea! You will feel its floriography and the joy of love when you see the mountainside filled with romantic azalea flowers on warm spring days. The royal azaleas, Korea’s native species, are distributed in many Korean hillside forests and are commonly 1- 2m tall. If you are lucky to visit in the right season, you can admire both azalea flowers and cherry blossoms at Wonmisan Mountain or Goryeosan Mountain!

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6. Magnolia

A stunning, low-angle view of a large magnolia tree in full bloom against a clear, vibrant blue sky.

Blooming Season: Mid April – Late April
Color: Pink🌺

Cheollipo Arboretum, one of Asia’s top botanical institutions, hosts the best magnolia festival in Korea every spring. The Arboretum is located in Taean Coast National Marine Park and offers 14000 different plant species. You can admire over 400 species of magnolia that have received international recognition in the garden. Besides, you can stroll around the nearby Mallipo beach and enjoy the bright sun shining on the glittering ocean.

7. Tulip

A dramatic, low-angle "worm's-eye view" looking up at a field of bicolored tulips against a bright, clear blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Blooming Season: April – May
Color: Yellow🌻/ Red🌹/ Blue💙/ Pink🌷/ Multicolor🌈/ and more

  • Taean Tulip Festival Period: April 1~May 6, 2026

When spring arrives in Korea, tulips in all kinds of colors start to bloom. The most famous tulip festival is the Taean Tulip Festival, which is one of the top 5 tulip festivals in the world as well. Visitors can witness over 1.5 million tulips in every size and color. Also, Everland in Seoul’s vicinity hosts a tulip festival annually. After having fun at all those exciting facilities and safari parks, visitors can take their time and indulge in the tulip garden.

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Haven’t planned your spring holiday trip? Don’t hesitate anymore, pay a visit to Korea in peak season to feel spring in the air! For the latest and trendiest things to do in Korea, check out Trazy.com, Korea’s #1 Travel Shop!

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