VISIT JEJU

If there’s one especially colorful, cherished memory you could take with you from Jeju Island, it might be a trip to Noksan-ro, where small yellow canola and pink cherry blossoms line the road. The road extends about 10 kilometers and is considered to be one of the top 100 most beautiful roads in Korea. Images of this place are certainly representative of Jeju in the spring, and as such attract visitors and locals alike.

If you seeking out the cherry blossoms within the city limits of Jeju City, then look no further than the original cherry blossom street just a short trip from the airport. This neighborhood of old Jeju City burst to life in the end of March, early April with brilliant pink blossoms. At the height of the season, various food markets and flea markets spring up beneath the beautiful, fragrant natural canopy. 

In spring, they say, Jeju changes into its yellow apparel. That’s thanks to the canola blossoms, which cover large tracts of the island. One area that is particularly noteworthy in this regard is at Sanbangsan Mountain. Here the blossoms contrast pleasantly in the bright sun with the backdrop of white clouds, blue sea and black basalt rock of the mountain. Since the area is quite large, there is no one special place from which to capture that perfect shot… every angle is special in its own way.

The cherry blossoms of Jeju are often confused with a species originating in Japan. However, recent DNA testing has shown that the Jeju Cherry is indigenous to the island. One great spot for cherry blossom viewing is at Sinrye village on the 5.16 Road which connects Seogwipo and Jeju cities. The Jeju Cherry has been designated natural monument No. 156.