By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
The most famous spring spectacle in Korea is cherry blossom season. But before the cherry blossoms arrive, there are four major flowers that herald the arrival of spring in Korea. According to the bloom forecast from South Korea’s private weather forecasting company Kweather, the 2019 flower season is expected to begin from late February to mid-March due to temperature influences, about 1 to 4 days earlier than usual. Travelers planning a trip to Korea soon, check out which four flower seas will bloom first.
Winter jasmine is the representative flower of Korea’s spring (Photo / Korea Tourism Organization, the same below)
Winter jasmine
Known as the “herald of spring,” winter jasmine is the representative flower of Korea’s spring. In 2019, winter jasmine is expected to gradually bloom from Jeju Island on March 11, followed by southern regions such as Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Jeonju from March 12 to 23. The winter jasmine season in central regions like Seoul, Incheon, and Daejeon will start from March 22 to 31.
The Miryang Azalea Festival in Bucheon City
Azalea
The next flower to bloom is another representative of spring, the azalea, which is expected to bloom as early as March 15 on Jeju Island. Southern regions will see them gradually blooming around March 22 to 27, while central regions won’t witness azaleas until March 24 to April 2.
The Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival
Plum blossom
Besides winter jasmine and azaleas, white plum blossoms also welcome spring. In the Plum Village by the Seomjin River in Gwangyang City, South Jeolla Province, the area is covered in white plum blossoms every spring, creating a stunning snowy-white scene. The village also holds the annual “Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival,” attracting many visitors to enjoy the blossoms and local delicacies such as freshwater clams and crab soup.
The Gyeryongsan Cornelian Cherry Festival (Photo / Gyeryong County Office)
Cornelian cherry blossoms
Additionally, golden cornelian cherry blossoms bloom around mid-March every year, filling the landscape with vibrant yellow hues and a lively atmosphere. The annual “Gyeryongsan Cornelian Cherry Festival” in South Jeolla Province not only offers beautiful scenery but also features delicious foods and drinks made from cornelian cherries, along with cultural performances and hands-on experiences.
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Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival
Dates: March 8, 2019 – March 17, 2019
Venue: 55, Jimok 1-gil, Doyam-myeon, Gwangyang-si, South Jeolla Province (??Aichen ??Luo Cengpanghu Shangu1?55)
Gyeryongsan Cornelian Cherry Festival
Dates: March 16, 2019 – March 24, 2019
Venue: 45, Sangwan 1-gil, Sandong-myeon, Gyeryong-gun, South Jeolla Province (South Korean address)Lachihu Lan?1?45)
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