When spring arrives in Korea, the entire country turns pink and white with cherry blossoms in full bloom. In April, it’s almost a tradition to go on a cherry blossom walk, with parks and streets filled with soft petals fluttering in the breeze. As a global marketer working in the Korean skincare industry, I always find inspiration in nature’s cycle of renewal. Not just for the soul, but for the skin as well. :)
After a long day out enjoying the blossoms, there’s nothing better than winding down with a skincare routine that helps my skin recover, breathe, and tighten up those pores for the warmer days ahead.
But first, let me take you on a virtual cherry blossom trip around Korea.
🌸 Must-Visit Cherry Blossom Spots in Korea
1. Yeouido Park: Seoul’s Most Iconic Festival
Yeouido Park is home to over 1,000 cherry blossom trees and hosts the famous Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival each spring. Located along the Han River, the streets bloom with soft petals, making it one of the most photographed spring destinations.
Tip: Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds and get the perfect shot!
📍 68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
2. Namsan Park: A Trail to the Tower
Take a cable car up to N Seoul Tower and enjoy a scenic ride through the city’s longest cherry blossom trail. At the top, lock in a wish with your love and take in panoramic views of Seoul.
📍 231 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Tower ticket required
3. Changdeokgung Palace Secret Garden: Blossoms & History
This UNESCO World Heritage site becomes especially magical in spring. The Secret Garden inside the palace boasts elegant cherry trees, azaleas, and forsythias in full bloom.
📍 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
⏰ 9AM–6PM (Closed Mon) | 💸 KRW 5,000
4. Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival: South Korea’s Spring Capital
A trip outside of Seoul to Jinhae is worth every minute. With cherry trees lining Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station’s tracks, it’s a spring fairytale come true.
📍 Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
5. Seoul Forest: Picnics
This large green park in the middle of the city is perfect for a peaceful afternoon picnic under blooming cherry trees and colorful tulips. Plus, you can meet adorable deer at the Eco Forest!
📍 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
6. Seokchon Lake: The Urban Blossom Walk
Surrounded by twin lakes and cherry trees, this peaceful spot is ideal for a lakeside walk after visiting Lotte World.
📍 136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
🧖 My Spring Pore Care Routine
Warmer weather brings beautiful flowers, but also more active sebum and visible pores. That’s why after enjoying the fresh air, I always come home to a calming and cleansing skincare ritual focused on pore care. Here’s what I currently use and recommend:
🌿 Real Green Pore Nose Pack
A two-step nose pack that removes blackheads and tightens pores. Step 1 clears out impurities with green tea and salicylic acid, while Step 2 calms the skin using TECA and witch hazel. It’s great for sensitive skin and leaves the nose smooth and clean.
🌿 Madeca Real Green Pore Pad
These daily toner pads gently exfoliate and remove leftover impurities, while also helping balance excess oil. Infused with centella asiatica and green tea extract, they help refine pores and soothe irritation without stripping your skin.
🌿 Madeca Lab Mask Pore Tightening
Perfect for weekly care. This sheet mask fits snugly on the face, delivering powerful pore-tightening and skin-calming benefits thanks to centella asiatica, tea tree, and allantoin. It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and refined.
🌸 Let your skin bloom as well
Cherry blossom season reminds me that just like nature, our skin deserves a moment to breathe, reset, and glow. After a day out enjoying the beauty of Korea’s spring, pamper your skin with a pore care routine that helps it bloom from within.
Your skin deserves spring too. :)
When Cherry Blossoms Bloom, So Should Your Skin
When spring arrives in Korea, the entire country turns pink and white with cherry blossoms in full bloom. In April, it’s almost a tradition to go on a cherry blossom walk, with parks and streets filled with soft petals fluttering in the breeze. As a global marketer working in the Korean skincare industry, I always find inspiration in nature’s cycle of renewal. Not just for the soul, but for the skin as well. :)
After a long day out enjoying the blossoms, there’s nothing better than winding down with a skincare routine that helps my skin recover, breathe, and tighten up those pores for the warmer days ahead.
But first, let me take you on a virtual cherry blossom trip around Korea.
🌸 Must-Visit Cherry Blossom Spots in Korea
1. Yeouido Park: Seoul’s Most Iconic Festival
Yeouido Park is home to over 1,000 cherry blossom trees and hosts the famous Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival each spring. Located along the Han River, the streets bloom with soft petals, making it one of the most photographed spring destinations.
Tip: Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds and get the perfect shot!
📍 68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
2. Namsan Park: A Trail to the Tower
Take a cable car up to N Seoul Tower and enjoy a scenic ride through the city’s longest cherry blossom trail. At the top, lock in a wish with your love and take in panoramic views of Seoul.
📍 231 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Tower ticket required
3. Changdeokgung Palace Secret Garden: Blossoms & History
This UNESCO World Heritage site becomes especially magical in spring. The Secret Garden inside the palace boasts elegant cherry trees, azaleas, and forsythias in full bloom.
📍 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
⏰ 9AM–6PM (Closed Mon) | 💸 KRW 5,000
4. Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival: South Korea’s Spring Capital
A trip outside of Seoul to Jinhae is worth every minute. With cherry trees lining Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station’s tracks, it’s a spring fairytale come true.
📍 Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
5. Seoul Forest: Picnics
This large green park in the middle of the city is perfect for a peaceful afternoon picnic under blooming cherry trees and colorful tulips. Plus, you can meet adorable deer at the Eco Forest!
📍 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
6. Seokchon Lake: The Urban Blossom Walk
Surrounded by twin lakes and cherry trees, this peaceful spot is ideal for a lakeside walk after visiting Lotte World.
📍 136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
⏰ Open 24 hrs | 💸 Free Admission
🧖 My Spring Pore Care Routine
Warmer weather brings beautiful flowers, but also more active sebum and visible pores. That’s why after enjoying the fresh air, I always come home to a calming and cleansing skincare ritual focused on pore care. Here’s what I currently use and recommend:
🌿 Real Green Pore Nose Pack
A two-step nose pack that removes blackheads and tightens pores. Step 1 clears out impurities with green tea and salicylic acid, while Step 2 calms the skin using TECA and witch hazel. It’s great for sensitive skin and leaves the nose smooth and clean.
🌿 Madeca Real Green Pore Pad
These daily toner pads gently exfoliate and remove leftover impurities, while also helping balance excess oil. Infused with centella asiatica and green tea extract, they help refine pores and soothe irritation without stripping your skin.
🌿 Madeca Lab Mask Pore Tightening
Perfect for weekly care. This sheet mask fits snugly on the face, delivering powerful pore-tightening and skin-calming benefits thanks to centella asiatica, tea tree, and allantoin. It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and refined.
🌸 Let your skin bloom as well
Cherry blossom season reminds me that just like nature, our skin deserves a moment to breathe, reset, and glow. After a day out enjoying the beauty of Korea’s spring, pamper your skin with a pore care routine that helps it bloom from within.
Your skin deserves spring too. :)