Where To Find The Fluffiest Pink King Cherry Blossoms In Korea

As the spring air fills South Korea with its temperate embrace, a particular spectacle of nature, you know the one I speak of, draws both locals and travelers from out of their homes and into the streets. The light pink cherry blossoms burst into bloom and crowds rush to see them. While these iconic light pink cherry blossoms are gorgeous, there’s another cherry blossom that I personally look forward to – the double cherry blossom (겹벚꽃), or the King cherry blossom as some people call them.

Distinguished from their single-petaled counterparts, King cherry blossoms boast lavish, deep pink petals that unfurl in double layers, creating a fuller, more opulent display. They also bloom a bit later than the more popular light pink cherry blossoms so if you missed those, you can still catch these!

Double cherry blossoms are my most favorite cherry blossoms and you can find them in a number of places around the country. Here are the best spots to see King cherry blossoms in Korea:

Where to Find King Cherry Blossoms in Korea

(This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.)

Where to Find King Cherry Blossoms in Korea

Each year during spring in Korea, I look forward to the fluffy pink bloom of the double cherry blossom in Korea. To say that I’ve traveled across the country to see them is not an overstatement. But, I’ve also found some beautiful blooming trees right here in Seoul, too.

Here are the must-visit destinations for those chasing the double cherry blossoms in Korea. Get ready for an adventure.

World Cup Park, Seoul (월드컵공원)

As my avid readers know, the World Cup Park in Seoul is my favorite park in the city. It’s one of the best parks in Seoul and yet still manages to be underrated by so many. This massive park is actually made up of five individual parks so if you head here to find double cherry blossoms, you’ll want to go to Nanji Stream Park to find them.

Address: 487-359 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 성산동 487-359)

Boramae Park, Seoul (보라매공원)

Another good option in Seoul is Boramae Park, once the grounds of the Air Force Academy, it’s now a beautiful park for locals. If you live in the southern part of Seoul, head to Boramae Park in Dongjak-gu to look for double cherry blossoms blooming.

Address: 33 Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 동작구 여의대방로20길 33)
Join a Tour: You can join a tour on Klook that heads to Boramae Park and Misari Speedboat Park to see the King cherry blossoms.

Misari Speedboat Park, Hanam (미사리 경정공원)

If you live on the eastern side of Seoul, your best bet for King cherry blossoms might be the Misari Speedboat Park. This area was the site for the rowing competitions for the Asian Games and Olympics, but now is most popular with locals for the rows of double cherry blossoms that line the paths.

Address: 505 Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 하남시 미사대로 505)
Join a Tour: You can join a tour on Klook that heads to Boramae Park and Misari Speedboat Park to see the King cherry blossoms.

Gaesimsa Temple, Seosan (개심사)

When we first ventured south to see the King cherry blossoms, we headed to Seosan which has a number of temples, and a couple elementary schools, that have double cherry blossoms on their grounds.

Gaesimsa Temple is one of the four major temples in Chungcheongnam-do. The path from the parking lot to the temple site is quite remote and curved, but beautiful especially in spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Address: 321-86 Gaesimsa-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 서산시 운산면 개심사로 321-86)
Join a Tour: Join a tour on kkday that heads to Gaesimsa Temple and Munsusa Temple.

Munsusa Temple, Seosan (문수사)

Beautiful paths lined with King cherry blossoms lead up to this small Buddhist temple in Seosan. The exact founding date of Munsusa Temple is unknown, but the temple is estimated to date back to the Goryeo dynasty due to a prayer found in 1973 at the Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha in the temple’s Geungnaksiljeon Hall that dated back to 1346.

Address: 201 Munsugol-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 서산시 운산면 문수골길 201)
Join a Tour: Join a tour on kkday that heads to Gaesimsa Temple and Munsusa Temple.

Namsan Health Park, Dangjin (남산건강공원)

A hidden gem in Dangjin, this park doesn’t seem to make many lists of places to see King cherry blossoms in Korea, but it should! Fluffy pink cherry blossoms everywhere you look. Maybe the locals are trying to hide it.

Address: 232-8 Eumnae-dong, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 당진시 읍내동 232-8)

Agroland, Dangjin (당진 아그로랜드)

Agroland is a sprawling range with farm animals and a number of beautiful flowering fields and trees. Visit in the spring to see the flowers and really feel the spring rebirth by milking cows and seeing the sheep and horses and other animals running around.

Address: 231 Sangmong 2-gil, Godeok-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 예산군 고덕면 상몽2길 231)
Join a Tour: Join a tour with kkday to Agroland as well as Ami Art Museum. Dangjin isn’t the easiest to get to and around if you don’t have a car so I highly recommend a tour.

Cheongryongsa Temple, Sacheon (사천 청룡사)

Cheongryongsa Temple is small but offers gorgeous scenery of the mountains and visit in the spring to see the King cherry blossoms and you’ll be even more rewarded.

Address: 373 Waryong-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 사천시 와룡길 373)
Join a tour: Head to Cheongryongsa Temple with Klook on a tour from Busan.

Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju (경주 불국사)

Bulguksa Temple is one of the most famous places to visit in Gyeongju. It’s a jewel of the Silla Kingdom and Buddhist culture and was founded in the 6th century. Amidst its stones and gardens, the spring is a beautiful time to visit Gyeongju because it’s covered in King cherry blossoms.

Address: 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 경주시 불국로 385)

Summeori-gil, Gyeongju (경주 숲머리길)

This seems like a newer area of double cherry blossoms because the trees are shorter and smaller than a lot of other areas. But in the coming years, this will no doubt become more and more popular as the trees grow and create a beautiful tunnel of pink each spring.

Address: Bomun-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경북 경주시 보문동)

Jinyangho Lake, Jinju (진주 진양호)

Jinyangho Lake, the only artificial lake in the Western Gyeongnam Province, is at the confluence of the Gyeonghogang River and the Deokcheongang River. The wide-open view toward Jirisan Mountain, the wet fog from the lake in the morning, and the captivating sunset are popular among travelers.

Address: Panmun-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 진주시 판문동)
Join a tour: Head to Jinyang Lake with Klook on a tour from Busan.

Seonamsa Temple, Suncheon (순천 선암사)

Sitting on Jogyesan Mountain, Seonamsa Temple welcomes visitors in with an arched stone bridge called Seungseongyo Bridge. Look out for the two three-story pagodas when you’re not admiring the beautiful pink cherry blossoms this spring.

Address: 450 Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 순천시 승주읍 선암사길 450)
Join a tour: Head to Seonamsa Temple with Klook on a tour from Busan.

Wansan Flower Hill, Jeonju (전주 완산꽃동산)

If you haven’t visited the Jeonju Hanok Village yet, go this year and tack on a trip to nearby Wansan Flower Hill. Jeonju is always a good and pretty easy trip from Seoul which can be done in a day or over a weekend. Wansan Park is home to both beautiful double cherry blossoms and azaleas which bloom at the same time making for a gorgeously floral adventure.

Address: 124-1san Dongwansan-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전북 전주시 완산구 동완산동 산124-1)
Join a tour: Head to Jeonju with Klook on a tour from Busan to the Jeonju Hanok Village and the Wansan Flower Garden this spring.

Samcheon Jugong Apartment, Jeonju (전주 삼천주공아파트 3단지)

Also in the Wansan area in Jeonju, this apartment complex has some great flowering trees as well. I think it should noted though, when you’re visiting an area with residents, remember to be respectful that you aren’t taking pictures of people that live there and take your trash with you, etc.

Address: 157 Yongri-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전북 전주시 완산구 용리로 157)

Jeonju University, Jeonju (전주 전주대학교)

You’ll find that university grounds in Korea are often gorgeous places to visit in the spring. With sprawling campuses, they take care to plan gorgeous trees that flower in the spring. Just stop by Jeonju University to see what I mean.

Address: 303 Cheonjeom-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전북 전주시 완산구 천잠로 303)

Gakwonsa Temple, Cheonan (천안 각원사)

This prominent Buddhist temple on Mt. Daesong in Cheonan is known for a beautifully large seated bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha and the gorgeous King cherry blossoms on the grounds that bloom each spring. Gakwonsa Temple is also distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea.

Address: 245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 천안시 동남구 각원사길 245)
Join a Tour: Join a tour on kkday that heads to Gakwonsa Temple as well as Suwon Hwaseong.

Democracy Park, Busan (부산 민주공원)

Created to commemorate and continue the spirit of Busan residents who significantly devoted their lives during the 4.19 Revolution, Buma (Busan and Masan) Democratic Movement and June Democratic Movement. There is a beautiful arboretum in the park to visit.

Address: 19 Minjugongwon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan (부산광역시 중구 민주공원길 19)

Jeju Island (제주도)

The first area to start seeing blooms, and actually, an area in Korea where you can see flowers all year round, Jeju Island should not be overlooked in the spring for gorgeous double cherry blossoms. If you’re headed to the must-see island, here are some places to see the fluffy pink blooms.

Deaheul-ri, Jeju (제주 대흘리)
Mannada Park, Jeju (제주 만나다공원)
Seonheul 1 ri, Jeju (제주 선흘1리 경로당)
Gamsagongmyoyeok, Jeju (제주 감사공묘역)
Hanbak Reservoir, Jeju (제주 한밝저수지
Sanghyowon, Seogwipo (서귀포 상효원)
Hoesu-dong, Seogwipo (서귀포 회수동)

Did you like this post? Pin IT!