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What to expect during Spring in Korea In Korea in spring, the crazy cold climate of winter beats a steady retreat, and fresh shoots begin to colour the country with the most delicate of greens. The tea plantations around Boseong are ready for harvest, the sea magically parts in Jindo, and flowers burst with colour. From mid-March, temperatures start to improve across the country, the sun starts to shine, and the greys of winter become a distant memory. If you’re planning your travels to Korea for the first 2 weeks of April, it’s wise to book accommodation and any spring tours far, far in advance, since the most popular places get booked up right away during this peak tourism season.

No one can pinpoint exactly what makes this yearly blushing of the trees such a special event, but I’d guess it has something to do with its temporal nature. After all, what could be more poetic than the falling of an infinite number of frail pink petals, as they drift peacefully to their deaths, just a few days or weeks after flowering? If spring decides to makes an early appearance in Korea, cherry blossoms might bless us with their beauty starting at the end of March. These ephemeral blooms usually hang onto their trees for about a week, before starting to drop to the ground.

Brave a little public nudity at a jjimjilbang, and you’ll get access to an unforgettable cultural experience… one you definitely shouldn’t miss. These huge Korean saunas and bathhouses are as much a way of life for locals as kimchi! Everyone from couples to families to work associates visit them together to relax and socialize. fill you in on all the specific jjimjilbang etiquette you need to know, so you can fully enjoy the experience without embarrassment.

The atmosphere is wonderfully romantic, and it’s common to see young couples walking hand in hand, admiring the cherry trees by moonlight. Aside from the walking path, there’s a bike trail, stepping stones across the stream, bridges, playgrounds and other amenities along the way. The first Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom and Lantern Festival happened in 2018, and continues each year. At the festival, watch out for busking performances, fireworks, a cherry blossom stamp tour, food trucks, flea markets as well as various workshops and experience programs.