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April is one of the prettiest months in North Asia. Plan around Japan's Golden Week (late April to early May), when domestic travel peaks and prices rise.
1. South Korea
Cherry blossoms usually peak in early April in Seoul and around Jinhae and Gyeongju, with mild days for walking.
Key sights
- Jinhae: Korea's biggest cherry blossom festival, usually late March to early April.
- Seokchon Lake and Yeouido, Seoul: Cherry-lined walks in the city.
- Gyeongju: Ancient Silla capital with royal tombs and Bulguksa temple.
2. Japan
Early April is still cherry blossom time in Tokyo and Kyoto; later in the month the blooms move north to Tohoku.
Key sights
- Lake Kawaguchiko: Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms; Chureito Pagoda is the classic view.
- Hirosaki Castle: One of Japan's best late-blooming cherry spots, usually late April.
- Takayama Spring Festival: Ornate festival floats in mid-April.
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Tip: Avoid travelling inside Japan during Golden Week if you can.
3. Netherlands
Peak tulip season at Keukenhof gardens and the bulb fields around Lisse.
Key sights
- Keukenhof: Seven million bulbs in a spring garden, open mid-March to mid-May.
- Bulb fields: Cycle past striped tulip fields around Lisse.
- King's Day, 27 April: Amsterdam turns orange with street markets and canal parties.
- Kinderdijk: A line of 18th-century windmills.
4. Yunnan, China
Warm sunny days before the rainy season starts around June.
Key sights
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: Two-day trail high above the Jinsha River.
- Water-Splashing Festival: Dai New Year in Xishuangbanna, around mid-April.
- Shaxi: Old Tea Horse Road town, quieter than Lijiang.
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5. Jordan
Spring weather that is comfortable for Petra and Wadi Rum before the summer heat.
Key sights
- Petra: Walk the Siq to the Treasury, then climb to the Monastery.
- Wadi Rum: Red desert by jeep, with a night in a Bedouin-style camp.
- Dead Sea: Float in the saltiest water on earth.
Weather to plan around
Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia are at their hottest in April, often above 35°C.
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Questions people ask
Is April a good month to visit Korea?
Yes. Early April is cherry blossom season in Seoul and the south, with mild temperatures. Book early because it is a popular time.