Seoul has announced its 2026 Spring Flower Outing Guide, revealing that residents and visitors can enjoy approximately 251 kilometers of flower-lined walking routes across the capital this season. The city’s spring landscape will feature gardens designed around the “400 Attractive Plants of Seoul” initiative, offering colorful neighborhood-level green spaces and scenic walking paths throughout the metropolitan area. The expanded program reflects Seoul’s ongoing effort to improve urban greenery while making seasonal attractions more accessible within residential districts.
{img}According to the city’s seasonal forecast, forsythia and azaleas are expected to bloom from late March, painting the streets in yellow and pink tones, while cherry blossoms are projected to reach peak bloom around April 10 depending on local weather conditions. This timing aligns with Seoul’s annual spring flower calendar, which traditionally sees cherry blossom viewing concentrated in early to mid-April. The extended bloom schedule allows visitors to experience multiple flowering species across several weeks rather than a single short viewing period.
One of the major highlights of this year’s program is the expansion of the city’s themed neighborhood gardens. Officials reported that 424 additional “Attractive Gardens” and “Companion Gardens” have been created compared with last year, bringing the total number to approximately 1,500 garden spaces across Seoul. These gardens are designed to transform everyday walking routes into accessible seasonal destinations, encouraging residents to enjoy nearby nature without needing long-distance travel. The initiative also supports the city’s broader urban livability strategy by integrating green corridors into both residential and commuter areas.
{img}The spring flower routes are organized into four major themes to help visitors plan outings more easily. Walking-friendly downtown routes include areas near Yeouido, which hosts the famous Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, along with scenic streets such as Walkerhill Road in Gwangjin District.
{img}Park-based viewing locations feature well-known green spaces including Seoul Forest, Namsan Park, and Seoul Botanic Park. Riverside blossom routes extend along Seokchon Lake, Jungnangcheon Stream, and Cheonggyecheon, while smaller neighborhood walking trails such as Ui Stream provide quieter alternatives for local visitors. Together, these routes highlight Seoul’s effort to combine seasonal tourism with everyday urban accessibility.