Best Spring Date Spots
These are the best spring date spots that Koreans recommend!
Spring in Korea is a beautiful time! The weather gets warm and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The beautiful scenery and the warm weather encourage many people to come out of hibernation and enjoy the outdoors. Spring is known as a season for couples because it is filled with many lovely spring date spots! Couples get together and enjoy a handful of date activities that are known as activities to be done in the spring.
Keep on reading to find out what you need to be doing with your significant other in the spring to blend in with the other Korean couples!
Cherry Blossoms
In the spring, Korea's streets become covered with white and pink cherry blossoms. The streets are lined with these beautiful trees and parks are filled with people enjoying the nature. There are many Cherry Blossom Festivals that happen throughout Korea. This year the cherry blossoms are expected to be in bloom from March 26 - April 10 depending on the region. The southern regions of Korea tend to be in full bloom and regions like Gyeonggi-do and Seoul will bloom a few weeks later.
There are many famous spots throughout Korea to watch the cherry blossoms. Check out our full guide to where to go see cherry blossoms in Seoul.
Some other notable Cherry Blossom Festivals throughout the country are as Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, Hwangjae Cherry Blossom Festival, Seomjin River Cherry Blossom Festival and Jeju Cherry Blossom.
Han River Picnic Date
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Han River is bustling in the spring. Couples like to bring homemade foods such as kimbap, sandwiches, fruits, cheese and drinks and enjoy the river and the nature. This spot has become so popular for picnics that there are many services that allow you to rent picnic furniture and tents out nearby.
A picnic at the river is a perfect place to wind down and just relax and enjoy the spring breeze. Many couples will eat and take a walk along the riverside, chat, and just enjoy each other's company. Get a beautiful picnic mat, and sit back and relax while spending time with your loved one!
Gyeongbok Palace Hanbok Date
Gyeonbok Palace is a landmark in Seoul rich with Korean history and culture. As the weather gets warmer the palace gets filled with couples coming and enjoying traditional Korean culture. Near the palace there are many places where you can rent traditional Korean clothes, otherwise known as Hanbok and take photos at the palace. This is a fun activity that becomes sought out throughout the warmer seasons.
Take your significant other to Gyeonbok Palace and experience the beautiful culture and history of Korea. You can even pretend you are the main character in a historical Korean drama! Creatrip members can also access discounted hanbok rentals at many partner stores such as Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Girls, INKOREA Hanbok, YES Hanbok and many more! Check out our website for all the discounted hanbok rentals available for our members.
Couple Bicycle Date
Riding a bike with your significant other is another must-do activity in the spring. As the flowers begin to bloom and trees begin to start bearing leaves there is nothing more romantic than a peaceful bike ride through the nature. Many also head to Han River and ride bikes along the riverside. It's a perfect activity to do after your picnic!
Haneul Park Date
Haneul means "Sky" in Korean and this park is known for feeling very close to the sky. The park is a large hill of grassland that is located at the highest point of the World Cup Park in Mapo, Seoul. The park is known for it's picturesque views and scenery. Korean couples flock to this park in the spring to set up a tripod and take romantic photos with the sky and grassland as the backdrop.
Amusement Park Date
Lotte World and Everland become lively with Korean couples. You will find that many Korean couples will buy matching cute head bands and take photos in front of the merry-go-round! The merry-go-round background creates a very romantic photo. Take your partner to an amusement park and enjoy matching head bands, delicious snacks, and fun rides!
Korean couples will definitely be out in the next few weeks, riding bikes, having picnics and enjoying the amusement parks. Which one of these events will you be doing with your significant other? Let us know in the comments below! If you have any other questions or concerns, let us know by sending us an email at help@creatrip.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook for all things Korea!
