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✍️ COLUMN: Must-visit Flower Spots
🎎 LIFESTYLE: Flower Market Tips
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Can you believe it's already springtime? We're all set and ready to dive into the season of blossoms, so this month, we've curated a newsletter all about everything flowers just for you! Here's a tidbit: did you know that Korea boasts some of the most stunning cherry blossom festivals in the world?
Funday Newsletter Blooming Edition it is! |
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1️⃣ Where Would You Go Indeed? |
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Spring in Korea feels like stepping into a fairytale garden! From cherry blossoms lining city streets to azaleas blanketing mountainsides. The moment you see it you just know, love for life is in the air. Couples stroll hand in hand beneath canopies of pink petals, while friends gather for picnics in Seoul Forest.
Here are some places you should consider visiting
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: Particularly in the northwest corner of Gyeongbokgung Palace, around the pavilion called Kyunghoe-ru, you can find gracefully extending weeping cherry blossoms, creating a tranquil landscape.
- Jinhae: Home to the largest cherry blossom festival in the country. This year, it will take place from March 23rd to April 1st. Yeojwacheon, where a 1.5km stream that forms a cherry blossom tunnel, Gyeonghwa Station and Anmin Hill, a perfect drive course adorned with cherry blossoms.
- Maisan Cherry Blossom Road: Maisan's cherry blossoms are known as the latest blooming cherry blossoms in the country. You still have time to plan your trip to see thousands of cherry blossoms along the 2.5km path.
- Seoul Forest in Seongsu: A huge green zone with a great view of the Han River. It's famous for couple bike dates, and the pop-up stores in Seongsu-dong, making it a must-visit spot for dates in Seoul.
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2️⃣ Flower Market Tips for Your Floral Tour! |
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Flowers outside bring so much delight, and bringing them home is a desire. However, leaving the streets bare is not an option. Yet, buying flowers can be quite expensive. The solution? Large flower markets.
Here are some handy tips to make the most of your market trip:
1. Yangjae Flower Market - Korea's Largest Flower Exhibition Venue
Business Hours: Midnight 00:00 to 1:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
2. Express Bus Terminal Flower Market
Business Hours: 11:30 PM to 12:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
3. Namdaemun Daedo Flower Shopping Center - the oldest flower market in Seoul
Business Hours: 3:00 AM to 3:00-4:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
- Visit Before Sunday: Since most markets are closed on Sundays, consider visiting a day earlier for potentially better prices.
- Late-Night Flower Market: visit around hour or two before the flower market closes at midday. Sometimes, vendors offer discounts closer to closing time.
- Price Comparison: Take a leisurely stroll around the market to compare prices before making a purchase. You might find better deals and save some cash!
- Negotiate Prices: Don't be afraid to negotiate prices with the vendors, especially if you're buying in bulk or purchasing multiple items.
- Keep Your Receipt: Yangjae Flower Market offers parking discounts if you present your purchase receipt.
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Are you passionate about Korean culture? If so, why not take on the challenge of becoming a 2024 Korean Culture Content Creator? Korea.net, the Official Government Web Portal providing valuable information about Korea to foreigners, is seeking leading Content Creators from the global community of Korean culture fans! The 2024 Korean Culture Content Creators program includes Honorary Reporters and K-influencers.
Honorary Reporters introduce and promote Korea to the world by creating content for Korea.net. K-influencers produce creative video content about Korea on YouTube.
Selected Creators will receive the following benefits, so if you love to create Korean culture content, do not hesitate to apply and join us! And don't forget to share this opportunity with your friends👥 |
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[Requirements]
- Foreign nationals who love Korea (regardless of country of residence)
- Those active on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
- Honorary Reporters: those who can produce content such as articles, photos or illustrations in one of 10 languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, French, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, German and Indonesian.
- K-influencers: those who run YouTube channels and create video content.
[Details]
- Introduce aspects of Korean culture via articles or YouTube videos.
- Participate in on- or offline programs of Korean public agencies or cooperating organizations and produce articles or videos about them.
- Join assigned missions or workshops.
※ Those accepted into the program will receive more information.
[Benefits]
- Fixed activity payment for top performers.
- Participation in programs on Korean culture.
- Chance to produce content for Korea.net.
- Minister's certificate of appointment as promoter.
[Contact]
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Springtime in Korea is a magical season filled with the promise of new beginnings and the spring and the moment.
Until next time, may your days be as bright and beautiful as the blossoms in bloom! |
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