These are Asia’s best destinations for spring flower blooms, according to Agoda

When we think of spring blooms in Asia, most of us think of one thing: the gloriously beautiful cherry blossoms that open their petals all over Japan, drawing throngs of onlookers and admirers as far as the eye can see. 

But spring flowers are so much more than cherry blossoms, and Asia is so much more than just Japan. Agoda has narrowed down its favourite cities for spring blooms, highlighting the natural beauty and vibrant colours of these locations, and some of them may surprise you.

Of course, Tokyo, Japan, is on the list. Locals picnic under the beautiful flowering trees, and the cherry blossoms' bloom is enough of an event to make it a citywide celebration, with seasonal food offerings and festivals. Head to Ueno Park, Meguro River, and Shinjuku Gyoen from late March to early April to see the iconic flowers.

Also on the list is Seoul, South Korea, which has its own cherry blossom season in early April. While you might not think of Seoul as a hotspot for cherry blossom viewing, it offers spots like Yeouido Hangang Park and Seokchon Lake, where the blooms set off modern cityscapes and water views. These neighbourhoods also have plenty of cafes worth visiting, and the city has no lack of activities to explore.

If you’re looking to see the cherry blossoms earlier, consider visiting Taipei in Taiwan. The flowers usually bloom from late February into March, especially around Yangmingshan, which offers wonderful hiking trails and thermal valleys with hot springs. The park is also very close to the city, so you’ll get a perfect mix of urban and natural landscapes in a single day.

And you might not expect this, but India has its share of beautiful springtime blooms. While it doesn’t have cherry blossoms, Shillong, India has gorgeous jacaranda and rhododendron blooms that fill the city with purple and pink, complementing the city’s café culture and short nature excursions.

Srinagar, India also enters the season in April, and has astonishingly vibrant tulip blooms across the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. The flowers are set against beautiful mountain views in a region where houseboat stays and lakefront walks are also common.

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