Cherry blossoms along Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul

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Cherry Blossom Seoul: Spring in Pink

Chase the cherry blossoms across Seoul — from the famous riverside canopy at Yeouido to lakeside strolls, mountaintop views, evening palace illuminations, and a peaceful urban forest.

5 stops6-7 hourssubway + walking

Route Overview

Yeouido Hangang Park

park · Yeongdeungpo-gu

subway · 40 min

Seokchon Lake Park

park · Songpa-gu

subway · 35 min

Namsan Park

park · Yongsan-gu

subway · 20 min

Changgyeonggung Palace

palace · Jongno-gu

subway · 25 min

Seoul Forest

park · Seongdong-gu

Route Stops

Yeouido Hangang Park

park · Yeongdeungpo-gu

Seoul's most famous cherry blossom spot, where nearly 2,000 trees create a spectacular pink canopy along the Han River. During the annual Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, the tree-lined paths fill with families, food stalls, and street performers.

Cherry blossom tunnel at Yeouido Hangang Park

Open 24h (Festival usually late March - early April)Free

subway40 min

Seokchon Lake Park

park · Songpa-gu

A scenic lake encircled by 1,000+ cherry trees with Lotte World Tower soaring in the background. The 2.6 km walking path around the lake offers dreamy reflections of pink blossoms on the water — especially magical at dusk when the tower lights up.

Seokchon Lake with cherry blossoms and Lotte World Tower

Open 24hFree

subway35 min

Namsan Park

park · Yongsan-gu

Seoul's central mountain park, where cherry blossoms line the winding trails up to N Seoul Tower. Take the cable car or walk the hillside paths for panoramic views of pink-tinted Seoul. The observation deck at the top provides a bird's-eye view of the entire blooming city.

N Seoul Tower with cherry blossoms on Namsan mountain

Park: 24h / N Seoul Tower: 10:30-22:00 (weekdays), 10:00-23:00 (weekends)Park free / Tower ₩21,000

subway20 min

Changgyeonggung Palace

palace · Jongno-gu

A royal palace with the densest concentration of cherry trees among Seoul's palaces. During spring, special nighttime opening events illuminate the blossoms against the traditional architecture — one of the most photogenic scenes in all of Korea.

Changgyeonggung Palace illuminated at night with cherry blossoms

09:00-21:00 (spring night hours, Closed Mon)₩1,000

subway25 min

Seoul Forest

park · Seongdong-gu

A vast urban park with wide cherry blossom avenues, deer enclosures, and butterfly gardens. Less crowded than Yeouido, it offers a peaceful end to the day — spread a blanket under the trees and enjoy the last petals drifting in the breeze.

Open 24hFree