🇰🇷 Things to do in Korea - March 2026

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Jeju Fire Festival: The fire is so massive it’s visible to satellites. It’s a must-visit in March because this annual "burning of the hill" is a rare ancient ritual to pray for a healthy spring.

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Yeosu Azalea Festival: Legend says the pink petals are "mountain tears." In late March, the entire mountain turns purple-pink, offering the best spring hiking views in the country.

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Home to a protected "Black Plum" tree. It’s a must-visit in mid-March because this specific tree only blooms for a few days, producing a deep, ink-red flower.

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This theme park hosts the earliest night-time cherry blossom festival in the country, especially lovely during March - April.

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The first "Slow City" in Asia; the stone walls here have stood for hundreds of years.

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The new 2024/2025 landmark is the most "Instagrammed" indoor spot in Korea for 2026. A good time to visit before the crowd arrives in April!

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You can rent "swan boats" here to pedal under a canopy of early-blooming petals in March. No better way to create magical memories and k-drama like photos.

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In March, it is tradition to rent a Hanbok that matches the light pastel colors of the plum blossoms.

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On March 1st, they perform traditional reenactments of historical ceremonies in the courtyard.

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Nonsan Strawberry Festival: They grow egg-sized berries. Visit in March to experience the harvest at its peak sweetness; it’s the most popular food-tourism event of the month.

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The yellow fruit here was historically a "tribute" given to Korean kings for its health benefits. Harvest time in March - April.

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Nicknamed "Romance Bridge" because a 2002 K-Drama made it Korea’s #1 proposal spot

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This village houses over 3,000 traditional stone jars used for fermenting plum syrup.

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Jeju fire festival - The "fire" is so massive it’s actually visible to satellites in orbit on a clear night ! Happens only once a year and only in March. Don’t miss it 🔥