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Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival

경포대 벚꽃축제
365, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the center of Gyeongpodae Pavilion, the 6th regional tangible cultural treasure of Korea, when cherry blossoms on trees on the 4.3㎞ path around Gyeongpoho Lake are in full bloom. During the festival, various cultural events and flower exhibitions are held against the backdrop of the beautiful cherry blossom covered Gyeongpodae.

 

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Age limit
Open to visitors of all ages.
End date
20150410
Venue
Gyeongpodae area
Start date
20150403
Venue info
From Gangneung Intercity/Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 202 and get off at Gyeongpodae.

Updated 2016.04.13

Introduction

Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival takes place at the center of Gyeongpodae Pavilion, the 6th regional tangible cultural treasure of Korea, when cherry blossoms on trees on the 4.3㎞ path around Gyeongpoho Lake are in full bloom. During the festival, various cultural events and flower exhibitions are held against the backdrop of the beautiful cherry blossom covered Gyeongpodae.

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