For those who love nature and want to enjoy the beauty of spring in the land of kimchi, the azalea festival in Korea will definitely be a memorable experience. Whether you go through the mountains, villages or central areas, the azalea season always brings visitors sublime emotions and unforgettable memories. Get ready for a spring journey where the purple color of azalea flowers will captivate your heart right away!
Special things about Korean azalea season
Rhododendron season usually starts in April and lasts until June, depending on the region. (Photo: Instagram yhy1003)
Korean azaleas are not like azaleas in Vietnam, they usually grow in clumps, creating brilliant flower carpets. Every blooming season, these flower clumps will lose all their leaves, leaving only purple flowers blooming in unison, creating a dreamy scene. That is the reason why Korean azalea season is always the time to look forward to for many tourists, who want to immerse themselves in the romantic, poetic space of spring.
Azalea Festival in Korea: Unique beauty from flower viewing spots
The Korean Azalea Festival is held in many famous locations, offering visitors an impressive flower viewing experience. You will never forget the moment of admiring thousands of azalea bushes blooming on the green hillsides, creating brilliant purple and pink flower carpets.
There are four major azalea viewing spots in Korea , each with its own unique beauty:
Hwangmae Mountain Azalea Festival (Gyeongsang)
The Hwangmaesan Royal Azalea Festival is a great destination for those who love natural beauty and want to experience the unique culture of Korea. (Photo: Collected)
Hwangmae Mountain, with an altitude of 1,108 m, is a great destination for those who love nature and want to admire azaleas in a majestic space. Here, thousands of azalea bushes bloom in late spring, covering the mountain tops, creating a wonderful natural picture. To preserve and honor this beauty, local people have organized the Royal Azalea Festival since 1997, attracting thousands of visitors.
Jintalle Azalea Festival in Ganghwa (Incheon)
The festival is held at Ganghwa Mountain, Incheon every April. (Photo: Collected)
Every year, the Ganghwa Rhododendron Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. From the 436-meter-high mountain peak, visitors can admire the entire mountainside dyed in red and purple rhododendron flowers, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
Azalea Festival in Yeosu, Jeonnam
The Yeosu Azalea Festival, Jeonnam is an annual festival held at Yeongchwi on Yeosu Mountain, an ancient mountain famous for its sacredness with many rituals praying for rain and bountiful harvests. (Photo: Collected)
Located on a mountain not too high (510 m), but is one of the most ideal places to see azalea flowers in Korea . The slopes of Yeosu mountain turn into a sea of blooming azalea flowers, creating a romantic, wonderful space for visitors to enjoy the spring moment. The Yeongchwi Azalea Festival is held here, an opportunity for you to not only see the flowers but also participate in interesting competitions and activities.
Seoul Forest Azalea Festival, Seoul
Azalea Flower Festival at Seoul Forest. (Photo: Collected)
The festival is held at Seoul Forest every April, attracting visitors with the brilliant scenery of thousands of blooming azaleas in the park. During the festival, visitors can participate in recreational activities, enjoy local cuisine and immerse themselves in the bustling festival atmosphere.
Discover the most beautiful places to see azaleas in Korea
A journey to see azaleas in Korea is not only an adventure in nature but also an opportunity for you to find special places where azaleas bloom in a peaceful and sacred space.
Wonyeonjang Village (Jeonju)
Azaleas in Wonyeonjang village. (Photo: Collected)
Located in Jeonju City, Wonyeonjang Village is home to an azalea festival in late April and early May. Getting there is easy with local buses. Although it can be a bit of a hassle, once you see the hills covered in purple azaleas, you’ll see it’s all worth it.
Wonmisan Mountain (Bucheon, Gyeonggi)
Azaleas on Wonmisan Mountain. (Photo: Collected)
With over 150,000 rhododendrons, Wonmisan Mountain transforms into a colorful paradise every spring. Easily accessible by train, it takes just a few minutes to walk to the beautiful carpet of rhododendrons.
Other popular azalea viewing destinations in Korea
Azaleas are one of the most beautiful flowers in Korea. (Photo: Collected)
- Flower viewing spots in Chuncheon: Bukhansan National Park, Seongneung Hill, Soyang Lake, Hwagae Flower Village…
- Flower viewing spots in Gangneung: Ojukheon Park, Osaek Flower Village, Gyeongpo Coastal Road…
- Flower viewing spots in Cheongju: Sangdangsan Park, Yonggungsa Hill, Cheongju Lake…
- Flower viewing spots in Pohang: Homigot Park, Yonggungsa Hill, Taean National Park…
- Flower viewing spots in Daegu: Apsan Park, Dalseong Road, Palgongsan National Garden..
- Flower viewing spots in Busan: Yongdusan Park, Dong-A University, Gamcheon Cultural Village…
- Cherry blossom viewing spot in Seogwipo: Hallim Park
- Flower viewing spots in Gwangju: Mudeungsan National Park, Daedunsan Mountain, Mayong Park…
- Flower viewing spots in Jeonju: Jeonju Hanok Village, Deogyusan National Park, Pungnam Mountain, Jeonju Hanok Park…
- Flower viewing spots in Daejeon: Korea National Botanical Garden, Daejeon Expo Park, Gyeryongsan Mountain, Seoktae Lake…
- Flower viewing spots in Suwon: Bukhansan National Park, Paldal Mountain, Hwaseong Park…
- Flower viewing spots in Incheon: Incheon Botanical Garden, Ganghwa Mountain…
- Flower viewing spots in Seoul: Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace…
Discovering the Korean azalea season is not just a normal trip , but a journey back to nature, with long-standing cultural values and wonderful moments. The azalea festivals in Korea will make you ecstatic with the splendid beauty of this flower, and at the same time help you feel the warmth and hospitality of the people of kimchi. So what are you waiting for, book a tour to explore the Korean azalea viewing spots today, so you don't miss this charming flower season!
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