Forsythia in Seoul
Yes there are plenty of cherry blossom trees around Seoul. But you know it’s spring when Seoul’s official flower – forsythia – is in full bloom around late March to early April. These flowers are commonly called gaenari or Korean goldenbell.
Eungbongsan Mountain in Seoul’s Seongdong district is one of the best places to view these yellow flowers, a native plant in Korea. You can hike up about 30 minutes to enjoy view of the Han River and the cityscape. There’s a pagoda-style pavilion which hosts events like the during the annual Forsythia Festival.
