Canola (Yuche) Bloom on Jeju Island in South Korea 2025

Spring arrives first in the southernmost part of Korea—Jeju Island. This vibrant season comes with lots of color—canola, also known as yuche, blossoms. By the end of the first month of spring, Yellow flowers enliven the vast plains of the island creating a beautiful contrast with the reddish soil and cerulean skies.

Canola Bloom Season

Canola flowers start blooming around mid-March. The blossoms can be spotted through the month of April, but some flowers fall off as early as the first two weeks of the month, so there is little time available to enjoy the landscapes. Late March is the perfect time to visit Jeju Island, offering a stunning blend of canola flowers and cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Places to See Yellow Canola Flowers

The best spots to see the blooming fields are the city of Seogwipo, the Jeju Sculpture Park, Mt. Sanbangsan, Seongsan Canola Flower Fields, Eongdeongmul Valley, Seopjikoji, and the scenic road to the Jeongseok Aviation Pavilion in Gasi-ri. All of these locations offer stunning vistas of yellow canola fields, perfect for a day trip around Jeju island.

Gasi-ri Village

Gasi-ri has been growing canola since the 1960s. The town is famous for its beautiful landscapes, where yellow fields contrast with volcanic mountains. The beautiful Noksan-ro road is the best attraction in Gasi-ri. Named one of the 100 Finest Roads in Korea, the 6-mile (10-km) highway has cherry trees and canola fields on both sides.

Several wind turbines are located further down the road, serving as a perfect opportunity for a magical backdrop. While no public transportation is usually available in the area, you can get to Noksan-ro Road by a special bus during the Jeju Flower Festival. The bus usually departs from Jeju Folk Village in Seogwipo-si.

Jeju Canola Flower Festival (April)

Every April, the island celebrates the Jeju Canola Flower Festival, which takes place in Gasi-ri. This popular festival usually lasts several days and features delicious foods like flower rice cakes and pancakes, as well as various canola souvenirs. During the festival, a one-kilometer section of the road is closed to traffic, providing a wonderful photo opportunity for nature fans. The peak of canola bloom usually comes in early April, so you can expect the festival to take place around that time.

Seongsan Canola Flower Fields

The stunning canola flower field is situated not far from Seongsan Ilchulbong, a volcano on the eastern part of the island. The area boasts an expansive meadow of bright yellow canola flowers set against the backdrop of the spring skies and the peak of the volcano. Additionally, visitors may find beautiful hydrangea flowers in early summer. Admission to the field costs around 1,000 Korean won. Plenty of parking is available across from Gwangchigi Beach.

Eongdeongmul Valley

Eongdeongmul Valley is another beautiful location that was discovered fairly recently. Although smaller in scale, the field in the valley transforms into a vibrant yellow fairy tale. This spot is nestled at the foot of the Jungmun Tourist Complex waterfront and Kensington Resort Jeju Jungmun, so you can stay nearby and wake up to the beautiful sight of yellow flower fields right outside your window. Admission to the field is completely free. An electric car charging station and plenty of parking spots are located nearby.

Symbolism of Canola Flowers in Korean Media & Culture

The serenity and romance of the blooming canola fields have repeatedly been filmed in Korean movies, particularly in the famous Korean drama All In. Although the flowers aren't an integral part of Korean culture, many Koreans believe they symbolize vitality and the onset of spring.