Top 5 Spring Flower Festivals in Seoul: Why Yeouido is the Must-Visit Destination for 2026

Ham Young-hoon | 2026.03.10

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If you’re plotting a spring flower escape, Seoul’s Yeouido is still the number-one destination. The race for second place is happening along the Gurye–Gwangyang flower belt, while Taean’s tulips are on the rise. Jeju and Yeosu round out the list.

Agoda’s search-data analysis on the 10th shows searches for Seoul accommodations surged 225% during the Yeongdeungpo–Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (April 8–12). Yeongdeungpo District Office reports the festival drew roughly 3 million visitors last year. Beyond the blooms, people come for food trucks, busking performances, and photo zones—perfect for snapping that springtime feed-worthy shot.

Gurye will stage the Sansuyu Festival from April 14–22, followed by the “Gurye 300-ri Cherry Blossom Festival” April 28–30. Accommodation searches jumped 164% during the cherry blossom period. Along a 129㎞ (80.16-mile) cherry blossom route that links seven major scenic spots, families, friends, and couples can enjoy stamp tours, “campnic” (camping + picnic) experiences, and kite-flying activities—ideal for a leisurely spring day out.

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During the Gwangyang Plum Blossom Festival (April 13–22), searches for local lodging climbed 127%. This year’s festival leans into cultural programming with hands-on exhibits and experiences. From a special exhibition by artist Eom Jae-gwon to installations and interactive works by eight leading Korean media artists, plus student performances tied to local schools, the event is evolving from “a festival where you just view flowers” to “a festival where you experience Namdo culture.”

Taean reported an 87% increase in accommodation searches during the internationally known Taean World Tulip Expo (April 1–May 6). Jeju—famous for its canola fields—saw searches rise 76% for the Seogwipo International Canola Flower Walking Festival (April 28–29).

In Yeosu, searches for places to stay jumped 50% for the Yeosu Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival (March 28–29). The festival showcases azalea colonies that blanket the mountain in pinks and purples. Highlights include a 12㎞ (7.46-mile) trail race tapping into the “run-trip” trend, a concert by a popular singer, hwajeon (flower-pancake) workshops, and a “slow mailbox” letter-sending activity—sweet, scenic, and utterly Instagrammable.

Ham Yeong-hoon, Reporter