South Korea has always drawn tourists for its dynamic cities and booming pop culture but now those travellers are looking for something more than selfies and souvenir shops. They want meaning, they want magic and Hanam city, with its tranquil parks, layered blossoms, and scenic lake side walks, offer exactly that.
cherry blossom are the flower of prunus trees, a ornamental tree. They bloom in spring season. They are also known as sakura in Japan and are also part of their Hanami tradition. Expect from Japan they can also be found in countries like south Korea, China & Taiwan. When cherry blossoms boom they turn into a living tunnel of soft pink light Tourist from all over the world come to experience this magical moment. Hanam city gives you the cherry blossom of Japan without the crowds in an authentic south Korean experience. Spring in Hanam arrives between March & May. In a corner of Gyeonggi province less than an hour from bustling Seoul, the city is quietly emerging as one of Korea’s most spectacular flower destinations. Two neighbouring parks- Misa gyeongjeong park and Misa lake Park are stealing the spotlight with an unforgettable display of double cherry blossoms and vibrant tulips that transform city strolls into immersive nature experience. When tourist arrive here they find themselves standing in a living postcard.
Misa gyeongjeong park:- the double cherry blossom at this park are characterized by blooming later than the king cherry blossoms and giving travellers from far-off countries more time to witness this magical transformation. The total 430,000 pyeong site is combined with a 100,000 pyeong lake natural green space and walking path, and the double cherry blossom trees lines up along the walking path behind Jojeongho lake are loved as the main characters of this season. Misa lake Park:- as part of the beautiful village development project, Hanam city is planting spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils throughout the park on a large scale, colouring the entire park in various colours according to the flow of season. In addition, the Hanam city character award exhibition that was very popular last year was reinstalled at misa lake Park on April 19. Children had an unforgettable experience making special memories of spring days with Hanam-ee and bangul-ee at misa lake Park, where nature and art come together.
In order to further spread this interest, Hanam city has been consistently introducing double cherry blossoms spots through its own promotional channels such as the official blog and Instagram, as well as through Gyeonggi province's tourism platform. As a result, it has established itself as a ‘must-visit spring flowers travel destination’ from both domestic and international visitors. One of the reasons these parks have seen such explosive growth in visitors numbers is their accessibility. Located close to olympic-daero. The Jungbu expressway, and paldang bridge, they are just a quick ride from gangnam or central Seoul.
So, next time when you make a plan to see cherry blossom don't forget to add Hanam city in your bucket list. A destination that is quieter, less crowded, yet astonishingly beautiful. Showcasing the iconic double cherry blossoms, vibrant tulip gardens and peaceful lakeside picnics.
- Reported by Kanta Kumari
Intern at The Korean Academy
Korean News Analysis & Reporting
