Where to see cherry blossom in Asia

Spring is nearly coming, that means time to enjoy the cherry blossom in the air. In Asia, you can easily catch the scent of cherry blossom falling in the land. Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea are the best places to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom in the upcoming springtime.

TAIWAN

Alishan National Scenic Area 

Alishan is popular throughout the year as people take a trip up the mountain railway to witness the sunrise over the sea of clouds. However, cherry blossom season from January to April is the absolute best time to visit. The area is awash with color, and it’s simply breathtaking. If you’re heading to the scenic area, make sure to take the old train up part of the mountain. The scenery is spectacular, and it’s quite the experience.

Wuling Farm

Home to several fruit farms and set in the spectacular mountainous countryside of Taichung, it really is the perfect setting to unwind. And during the early months of the year, the area is transformed into a veritable sea of pink flowers.

See more: A quick guide to see cherry blossom in Taiwan

SOUTH KOREA

Jinhae

Jinhae, located near Busan, hosts the oldest and biggest cherry blossom festival in Korea. The city has one of the biggest concentration of cherry blossom trees in the world and the blooming flowers on hundreds of thousands of cherry trees turn the scenery into a pastel dream. Jinhae Gunhangjae Festival is definitely worth visiting even from Seoul.

Yeouido Park

Check out the Yeouido Flower Festival which is famous for its celebration of 1,886 Korean cherry trees. Get ready to feast your eyes at all the delicate sakura blooms during the cherry blossom season. Yeouido Park, located alongside the Han River, is one of the best and most popular spots to celebrate the beginning of spring! The Spring Flower Festival is the biggest spring festival in Seoul and the Yunjunro Street is lined up with blooming cherry trees for up to 6 km, so there are plenty of spots for admiring the scenery.

JAPAN

Hanamiyama Park (Fukushima)

Hanamiyama Park was opened to the public in 1959 to give the local community the opportunity to see the mountain’s beautiful array of flowers. In spring, the mountain comes to life with plum, cherry, and forsythia blossoms, as well as a wide range of other flowers. In full bloom the flowers paint the mountain in a gentle shade of pink, creating a surreal, fantastic atmosphere.

Mount Fuji

The only thing better than one Japanese national icon is two Japanese national icons – and for a couple of months each year you can get two for the price of one as Mount Fuji is surrounded by cherry blossom. There are numerous places from which to view Mount Fuji, but our favorites are Hakone and the Fuji Five Lakes region. Fuji Five Lakes is perhaps better than Hakone when it comes to Sakura, and two of the best spots are the northern shores of Lake Kawaguchiko and the Chureito Pagdo, built in the hills of Fujiyoshida City.

Shinjuku Gyoen (Tokyo)

Tokyo is famous the world over as a hyper-modern metropolis packed with high-rise buildings and flashing neon lights, and whilst this is true – there is also a surprising wealth of green spaces where you can take time out from the hustle and bustle of the city to relax. One of the best places to see cherry blossom in Tokyo is undoubtedly Shinjuku Gyoen, which is home to over one thousand cherry trees of both early- and late-blooming varieties, meaning that the sakura season here lasts longer than elsewhere in the city.

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Experience spring in Vietnam

The best time to travel to Vietnam depends on your destination. While southern and central Vietnam have two main seasons, wet and dry, northern Vietnam has closer to four distinct seasons that include spring, summer, autumn and winter. However, spring might be the good choice for you to visit Vietnam.

1. Weather

The southern Vietnam: from 20°C to 30°C and as high as 40°C in the hotter months of March and April.

In Central Vietnam, you will find similar temperatures and humidity, but just a bit cooler. The north can get cool-cold in the early months of the year, with rainy days, and a damp feel.

2. Where to go

It is the dry season in South and Central Vietnam with mild weather and beautiful skies. So, this is the perfect time to head to the pristine beaches and islands of the south, such as the Con Dao Archipelago and Phu Quoc, or to visit the amazing lakes and waterfalls of Dalat.

In Central Vietnam, head to the ancient port town of Hoi An, picturesque Hue, and the beaches of Nha Trang. In the Northern mountains of Vietnam, the rice is planted in late Spring, and the rice terraces are iridescent green.

See more: Vietnam travel guide

3. What to do

In the beginning of the lunar calendar falls in February, you will get to see the spectacular celebrations of Tet, or Vietnamese New Year, which is the largest holiday in Vietnam.

Besides, Hung Kings’ Temple Festival (April) is one of popular festivals you should take part in in Spring.

4. What to pack

Light, breathable clothing is recommended for trips to Ho Chi Minh City, along the Mekong Delta, and to the beaches of Southern Vietnam. Pack your swimwear so you can take cooling dips in swimming pools at midday if you wish.

If you are heading to Central Vietnam, bring along a light sweater as well, as mornings and evenings can be cool.

Northern regions experience several cold snaps throughout the winter months, so bring enough warm clothes if you are travelling to this area.

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