Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, a mecca for cherry blossom viewing in South Korea, will be held from Mar. 23 to Apr. 1 in the areas of Jungwon Rotary and downtown Jinhae, Changwon-si this year. While the entire city of Jinhae turns into a cherry blossom paradise during the time, “Yeojwacheon Romance Bridge”, a bridge across Yeojwacheon Stream offers a spectacular sight when the cherry blossom trees along the 1.5-kilometer-long stream burst into bloom, filling the sky with the pink and white clouds of petals. At Gyeonghwa Station, another cherry blossom spot in Jinhae, people can indulge themselves in a romantic mood with the fluttering petals falling as rain from the cherry blossom trees lined along the railroad tracks. For those who are looking for beautiful cherry blossom roads for taking drives in the region, Anmingogae Hill’s Simni (10-ri, about 3.9km) Cherry Blossom Road will be an excellent choice. Climb up to the Jinhae tower in Jehwangsan Park for a panoramic view of the cityscape, centered around Jungwon Rotary. The view features the century-old modern architecture and clusters of cherry blossom trees.
There are many spots to enjoy blossoming cherry trees in Seoul. At LetsRun Park Seoul, a hidden cherry blossom spot, a cherry blossom festival will take place this year. “LetsRun Park Seoul Nighttime Cherry Blossom Festival 2024″ is a special festival that can only be enjoyed at the park, combining cherry blossoms, night viewing, and night horse racing. The nighttime horse races that used to be scheduled in the summer will be held in the spring this year. This will provide visitors with a unique experience where they can enjoy flowering cherry trees while watching the horse races at night. providing a unique experience where visitors can enjoy flowering cherry trees while watching the night horse races. The four-week festival will consist of two weeks of the cherry blossom festival and two weeks of the horse races. Various photo zones and participation programs will be available for visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
It is based on the material from the Korea Tourism Organization.
