The best places to view cherry blossoms - some much closer to home
Spring time is fast upon us, and our side of the globe is getting its famously pretty-in-pink makeover. For those of you planning your sakura-viewing schedule, it's time to get started - especially if you're hoping to catch the popular blooms in Japan.
For the rest, you'll be glad to know that Japan doesn't have the monopoly on cherry blossoms. There are plenty of other hotspots around the world - some much closer to Singapore - that will start bursting into pink at other times of the year, so start scheduling these places into your travel calendar.
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4. Busan, South Korea
When: Late-March to early-April
Busan may be considered by locals to be a more rural village town, but when it comes to cherry blossom-viewing, this neighbourhood is a hive of activity.
There are many spots to take your pretty little picnic to. The Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, Haeundae Dalmaji Road, the Igidae Coastal Promenade and Mount Hwangnyeong Ring Road are among the best to enjoy the springtime scenery.
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