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Have you ever imagined yourself in movie, walking along a carpet of flower
petals? For all of you romantics out there, turn your fantasy into a reality by
joining us for one of Korea’s April festivities. April is the month when the
country is covered in white cherry blossom petals, mountains are ablaze with
yellow forsythias, and villages are blooming with sansuyu (dogwood). Here is a
list of the best places across the nation to visit in springtime—all you need is
enough time to take a walk and enjoy the
flowers. |
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Spring Flower Parades in the Seoul Metropolitan City Area
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Places Easily Accessible by Subway
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Yunjungno Cherry Blossom Tunnel
Yunjungno Path, located behind the National Assembly in central Seoul, is one of
the most popular destinations for cherry blossoms. As cherry blossoms begin to
peak in early to mid-April, the 5.7km path, lined with 1,400 cherry blossom
trees, transforms into a snow-white tunnel, just in time for the Yeouido Spring
Flower Festival. Riding public transportation is highly recommended, since some
streets may be blocked off during the festival period. |
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* Namsan Mountain’s
Cherry Blossoms and Forsythias
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Namsan Circular Road, which connects the Namsan Library to Palgakjeong Pavilion
and the National Theater in Jangchung-dong, offers a beautiful scenic route
lined with forsythias, azaleas, and cherry blossoms. Despite its height of 262
meters above sea level, Mt. Namsan is a fairly easy walk.
The walk from
Namsan Library at the bottom to Palgakjeong Pavilion at the summit takes about
40 minutes. You may also take the cable car or the Namsan shuttle bus to the
top, which offers a fantastic view of Seoul. |
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☞ Transportation :
1. Shuttle
Bus
- Chungmuro Station (Subway Line 3 or 4), Exit 2 à Take Namsan Shuttle
Bus (Yellow) 02 or 05 in front of Daehan Theater (대한극장).
- Dongguk University
Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 2 à Take Namsan Shuttle Bus 02 or 05 (Schedule:
08:00-24:00, 5-8min intervals / Fare: 800 won)
2. Cable Car
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Myeongdong Station (Subway Line 4), Exit 3 à Walk 10min towards the Embassy of
China.
(Hours: 10:00-23:00 / Fare: Adults (15 and older) 8,000 won
(round-trip), 6,000 won (one-way); Children (ages 2-14) 5,000 won (round-trip),
3,500 won (one-way))
☞ Go to Namsan Park
☞ Related
Article
N Seoul Tower in Mt. Namsan, a Landmark of
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* Kyunghee University’s Cherry Blossom
Road
 With its
charming old buildings and beautiful campus, Kyunghee University is at once a
prestigious educational institution and a popular tourist attraction. In spring,
blossoms on some 200 cherry trees, which line up the road from front gate to the
main building, reach their peak bloom, setting a perfect atmosphere for family
picnics or romantic dates. Other cherry blossom sites include the paths between
the main fountain and the College of Law building, and between the College of
Hotel Management building and the Art College building. |
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☞ Transportation :
Hoegi Station (Subway Line 1), Exit
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* Changgyeonggung Palace Cherry Blossoms
Changgyeonggung Palace, one of the major royal palaces in Seoul, is a prime spot
for cherry blossoms. It is said that the cherry trees were originally planted
here as a source of lumber for building a new palace. However, the plans for new
building construction never materialized. So, the trees stand firmly, offering a
fantastic site for cherry blossoms, as well as a gorgeous backdrop for the
ancient architecture in the heart of Seoul. |
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* Spring Flowers Tour in Ilsan Lake Park
 Ilsan
Lake Park, also known as the “Flower Park,” is home to a large number of
flowering shrubs and trees, including 1,800 cherry trees. The majority of the
cherry trees are planted near Wolpajeong Pavilion on the man-made island.
Meanwhile, other popular attractions near the park include cultural events at
Aram Nuri Arts Center and shopping at the Western Dome. |
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