Bear Tree Park Spring Flower Festival
🗓️ March 22 to May 11, 2025
Visitors to Bear Tree Park, located in Sejong, South Korea, will be treated to a panoply of vernal colors and a variety of engaging activities during the Spring Flower Festival, scheduled from March 22nd to May 11th, 2025. The festival, a veritable feast of spring flowers, showcases a progression of blooms, starting with plum and cherry blossoms and culminating with vibrant azaleas.
The arboretum provides a stunning backdrop for the festival, with its diverse flora in full bloom. Beyond the botanical beauty, the park offers opportunities for interaction with a wide array of animals. These include approximately one hundred Asiatic black bears and brown bears, one of which is a baby Asiatic black bear, in addition to sika deer and colored carp, making the festival a particularly appealing destination for families with children.
Throughout the festival, guests can enjoy a range of special events, including:
- Bear Tree Park Spring Flower Viewing: The primary attraction, featuring plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, weeping cherry blossoms, and azaleas.
- Interactive Activities (April 5-6): A seed planting kit giveaway, cherry blossom keychain making, and face painting will be available for a limited time.
- Baby Asiatic Black Bear 100-day Celebration (May 5): Coinciding with Children’s Day, this event celebrates a milestone for the park’s youngest bear.
- Outdoor Performance (April 26): An outdoor musical performance is scheduled, adding to the festive atmosphere.
- Bonsai Exhibition: Featuring meticulously crafted cherry blossom and azalea bonsai.
Admission
The event is ticketed, with the following fee structure:
- Adults: 13,000 won
- Youths: 11,000 won
- Children: 9,000 won
- Seniors, Disabled Persons, and Persons of National Merit: 11,000 won
Location and Contact Information
📍 The festival takes place at Bear Tree Park, located at 217 Sinsong-ro, Sejong Special Self-Governing City.
🛏️ Accommodation near the event
💰 A fee is required for entry.
📞 For inquiries, please contact the park at 044-866-7766.
What is Bear Tree Park?
Bear Tree Park, located in Sejong, South Korea, is a destination that combines nature, wildlife, and curated gardens. The park spans a large area, offering a peaceful environment where visitors can appreciate a variety of plant species, from seasonal flowers to trees, in a landscape that evolves with the seasons.
The park is also home to Asiatic black bears, living in a habitat designed to be both spacious and natural. This setting allows visitors to observe the bears safely and learn about them. Bear Tree Park includes walking trails, picnic areas, and interactive exhibits, catering to visitors of all ages.
Bear Tree Park is a place for relaxation, education, and family activities. Whether exploring the gardens, observing the bears, or walking the scenic paths, visitors can enjoy a diverse natural experience.
