Gangneung Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival
AprilGangwon
This spring festival takes place along Gyeongpo Lake in Gangneung, where a road lined with cherry blossoms invites you to stroll or drive. Around Gyeongpo Wetland Square you can enjoy performances, hands-on activities and picnics, and in the evening cherry blossom lighting glows across the area. Following the blossom path, you will even reach the beautiful view of Gyeongpo Beach.
When is it held?
Every year around early April. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Apr 4 ~ Apr 11 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Walk the cherry blossom path along Gyeongpo Lake
- See the Cherry Blossom Lighting Tunnel in the evening
- Watch cherry blossom busking and the sports day
- Join the Catch the Blossom Thief! event around the lake
- Have a blossom picnic and write on the Wish Wall
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Gangwon area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Spring mornings and evenings are chilly. A light layer and comfortable shoes work well.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Gangneung Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival held?
Every year around early April. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Gangneung Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Gangwon, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Gangneung Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Gangwon
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.