Eight Must-Visit Flower Viewing Spots in Seoul for Urban Blossom Appreciation

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 
To enjoy the spring scenery of Seoul, there's no need to head to the suburbs or mountains. There are plenty of great spots to soak in the spring atmosphere right in the conveniently accessible urban areas. Within the metropolis of Seoul, there are many streets brimming with spring colors. Below is a list of eight must-visit flower viewing spots. If you’re planning a trip to Seoul soon, why not plan a simple blossom-viewing excursion?

◎ Seoul Forest
Seoul Forest is a representative park in Seoul. Every spring, the cherry trees in its ecological forest burst into bloom, attracting many flower-viewing visitors who come to stroll or have picnics under the blossoms. Here, don’t miss the colorful blooms in the Gallery Garden, or the fluttering butterflies in the Butterfly Garden near the Insect and Plant Garden. You can also experience feeding wild deer in the ecological forest.

Address: 273 Doldam-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Transportation: Exit 3 of Seoul Forest Station on the Seoul Subway Bundang Line, about a 300-meter walk

◎ Seoul Children’s Grand Park
Seoul Children’s Grand Park is home to many large, old cherry trees, making it considered one of the most beautiful parks during cherry blossom season. In addition to the park’s zoo and botanical garden, it’s a great spring outing spot suitable for all ages. As you explore the park, if you get tired or hungry, don’t worry—there are plenty of snack vendors and fast-food restaurants where you can sit down for a meal.

Address: 216 Yeongdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Transportation: Exit 1 of Children’s Grand Park Station on Seoul Subway Line 7
Opening Hours: 05:00–22:00
 
◎ Seokchon Lake
With 300,000 wildflowers planted around the lake, including cherry blossoms along the shore, the spring scenery at Seokchon Lake is truly breathtaking. Especially the west lake of Seokchon, which connects to Lotte World, presents a fairytale-like landscape. When the flowers are in bloom, the surrounding walking paths get crowded, but this also adds a lively “human touch” to the serene natural scenery.