How beautiful Korea is in springtime! Five must-see dreamy flower seas

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team Compilation & Report

Spring is the season when flowers bloom in full splendor. Besides visiting Japan to see cherry blossoms, South Korea also boasts many stunning flower seas, including cherry blossoms, tulips, plum blossoms, azaleas, and cornelian cherries. Travelers planning a trip to Korea soon might want to add these spots to their itinerary to experience the vibrant energy of Korea in spring.

1. Tulips – Everland, Taean, South Chungcheong Province
Every spring, Everland decks itself out in glorious spring attire and hosts the Tulip Festival from March 16 to April 29. The festival features a dazzling display of 1.2 million beautiful tulips of 110 varieties, along with many exciting activities and themed landscapes—definitely worth a visit.
 
Dates: 2018.03.16 ~ 2018.04.29
Location: 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (during the Tulip Festival) / Open year-round
Transportation: Take the Everland Line subway in Seoul, get off at 'Everland Station' → Exit 4, walk about 116 meters (approx. 2 minutes) toward Everland
Admission:
1-Day Pass – Adults 54,000 KRW / Youth 46,000 KRW / Senior & Children 43,000 KRW
2-Day Pass – Adults 84,000 KRW / Youth 71,000 KRW / Senior & Children 67,000 KRW
Night Pass – Adults 45,000 KRW / Youth 39,000 KRW / Senior & Children 36,000 KRW

Ranked as one of the world’s top five tulip festivals, the “Taean Tulip Festival” features not only tulips but also premium floral varieties such as lupines, digitalis, and lilies, as well as various herbaceous blooms and rapeseed flowers, offering a colorful spring feast. 

Dates: 2018.04.19 ~ 2018.05.13
Location: Hwade Beach, Anmyeon-myeon, Taean-gun, South Chungcheong Province

2. Cornelian Cherry – Bucha Mountain Cornelian Cherry Festival in Icheon, Gurye Cornelian Cherry Celebration
In Gyeonggi-do’s Bucha-myeon, there are wild cornelian cherry trees over 100 years old. The surrounding village area is covered with these trees, displaying golden-yellow flower seas in early spring and red fruits throughout the village in autumn. During the festival, visitors can enjoy a variety of colorful performances, as well as DIY experiences with cornelian cherry products and cooking with cornelian cherry ingredients. 

Dates: 2018.04.07 ~ 2018.04.09 (Tentative, subject to change based on flowering season)
Location: Songmali, Gyeongsa-ri, and Dodori areas, Bucha-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Gurye Cornelian Cherry Celebration takes place in the scenic Jirisan Hot Springs tourist area, where golden cornelian cherry blossoms cover the landscape, filling the air with vibrant spring energy. In addition to cornelian cherry tea, wine, and cuisine, the event offers a variety of performances, hands-on experiences, and spectacular fireworks shows.

Dates: 2018.03.17 ~ 2018.03.25
Location: Jirisan Hot Springs Tourist Area, Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do