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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7. Amstelveen, Amsterdam
When: Early-April (estimated from last year)
Every year, a Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Amsterdamse Bos in Amstelveen, where family and friends gather under the blossoming cherry trees to picnic. The festival attracts residents, expats and travellers alike, who can enjoy traditional Japanese food and drinks in the festival tent.
When the sakuras bloom in Amsterdam, so do tulips; you can thus enjoy the best of both blooms if you visit Amsterdam in spring. This spectacular mix can be seen in parks like the famous Keukenhof Gardens.
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