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What to expect at Seoul Grand Park 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival on April 4-6
Haps Magazine Korea
April 2, 2025
(Photo by Seoul Metropolitan Government. Courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea.)
Seoul Grand Park will welcome the spring season with the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place from April 4 to April 6 under the theme “Spring in Bloom, Flowers We Loved.”
The event promises a vibrant celebration with colorful cherry blossoms, daytime performances and experiences, and nighttime illuminations.
As cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in Seoul starting April 1, visitors can look forward to a stunning 800-meter tunnel lined with blooming king cherry trees.
The park boasts over 2,000 cherry blossom trees, including king cherry trees along the lake trail, double-flowered cherry trees inside the zoo, and wild cherry blossoms along the slopes of Cheonggyesan Mountain.
This year’s festival is designed to offer a moment of healing and joy through nature. Families, friends, and couples can enjoy a peaceful stroll under the blossoms, reconnecting with moments of serenity often lost in daily life.
Festival Highlights:
Daytime Activities: Visitors can relax in designated rest zones, participate in various hands-on programs, and enjoy open-air performances like busking, jazz, and a cappella music. A special “Spring Library” zone will feature outdoor book shelves, bean bags, hammocks, and shaded seating areas under the cherry blossoms, along with picnic baskets available for rent, including books, board games, mats, and mini tables.
Nighttime Events: The “Spring Flower Path” offers a romantic night stroll under illuminated cherry blossoms from sunset to 11 p.m. A silent DJing event will also take place using wireless headphones, allowing for a lively atmosphere without noise disturbance.
Weekend Specials: On Saturday, visitors can enjoy live drawing performances using traditional Korean painting techniques during the day and interactive DJing sessions in the evening.
To enhance the festival experience, Seoul Grand Park has planted 30,000 spring flowers including tulips and daffodils throughout the park. The main cherry blossom viewing areas have also been expanded with new deck roads to improve pedestrian flow and prevent crowding. Surrounding these paths, over 3,500 native trees such as elder trees have been planted.
Safety remains a top priority. The park will deploy safety personnel across key areas and install ground signs to guide visitors and manage foot traffic effectively.
For more details, visit the Seoul Grand Park website.