Discover the Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Gangwon: Your Ultimate Guide for 2026

On Saturday the 4th, clear skies and perfect spring weather drew crowds across Gangwon, as locals and visitors flocked to see the cherry blossoms.

By about 1 p.m., families, couples and friend groups packed the promenades along Chuncheon’s Gongjicheon, where the cherry trees were in full bloom. The display, which begins near the Gongjicheon Ethiopia Café, had everyone oohing and snapping photo after photo.

Strangers happily took turns shooting each other’s pictures, creating a warm, communal vibe throughout the area. City officials stationed staff around Gongjicheon to manage foot traffic and keep things safe.

Many weekenders also rented pedal boats on the river and crossed the Chuncheon Sairo 248 suspension bridge, enjoying the scenery from both water and walkway. Traffic slowed in spots as drivers poured in to catch the blooms.

Wonju’s decommissioned Bangok Station and Yonsei University’s Mirae Campus were also popular stops, drawing students and local residents who strolled blossom-lined paths and soaked up the spring sunshine.

On the second day of the Gangneung Cherry Blossom Festival, visitors arrived early at hotspots like the Gyodong housing area, Gyeongpo Provincial Park and the Gyeongpo Ecological Retention Basin. Even though rain the day before had knocked down many petals, festival-goers still posed for commemorative photos.

East Coast visitors also made their way to major beaches and hunted down beloved local eateries.

Hikers headed to Gangwon’s iconic peaks—Seoraksan, Chiaksan, Odaesan and Taebaeksan—throughout the day to breathe in the fresh spring air.