Best Cherry blossom spot in Seoul and when to visit: Jamsil Seokchon lake in the early morning (9~11am)
If you want to fully enjoy cherry blossoms in Seoul, I recommend going early in the morning. Seokchon Lake in Jamsil was quite calm between 9–11 AM, and I was even able to set up a tripod at the edge of the road without disturbing others and take selfies. Since there weren’t many people, I could take photos at the same spot as much as I wanted without waiting in line.
It started getting crowded after lunchtime around 12 PM. While it was still manageable to walk around, it became almost impossible to set up a tripod or stop in the middle of the path, so I had to keep moving and take quick shots.
The highlight of this location is the night view from 7 to 10 PM, when pink lights illuminate the lake along with Lotte Tower, creating a beautiful atmosphere. However, it gets extremely crowded during this time, with barely any personal space, making it quite challenging to take photos. Nearby restaurants are also very busy, and the area gets even more packed due to visitors and people coming from baseball games at Jamsil Stadium. If you’re planning to have dinner after enjoying the night view, I recommend heading to the Konkuk University area area instead to avoid long wait times.