Amsterdam, The Netherlands
One can find blooming cherry trees all around the Dutch capital, but it is especially dense with them in the Amsterdamse Bos.
Vilnius, Lithuania
The historic capital becomes especially beautiful in spring – the locals are very proud of its lush greenery. Meanwhile, the bank of the river Neris next to the National Gallery of Art gets covered in cherry blossoms and is the most popular spot to view the trees.
London, UK
The beloved hip capital has many parks and gardens, so behold for spring! Kew and Kensington Gardens, Regent’s and Greenwich’s Parks as well as numerous streets – you just name it – become a feast for eyes.
Stockholm, Sweden
Once in Stockholm visit Kungsträdgården park. It is one of the most popular places in the capital, where people meet, and enjoy a day out and outdoor activities.
Jacarandas Walk, Pretoria, South Africa
The tropical purple trees, native to South America, were brought here 100 years ago. It is estimated that there are 70,000 Jacaranda trees in one of the capital cities!
Vancouver, Canada
Being one of the hip cities in the country, Vancouver is always a vibrant and fun place to be. And for nearly the whole April it celebrates spring with an abundance of events, shows, Japan fairs, and blooming sakura of course.
NEW YORK CITY – USA
How can one miss Big Apple in a list like this? The two best places to see the cherry blossoms in New York are Brooklyn Botanical Garden and Central Park, of course, although there is sakura all around the city.
Wisteria Tunnel, Kitakyushu, Japan
Twenty different species of Wisteria are found in Kawachi Fuji Gardens, which are 5 hours’ drive from Tokyo. White, blue, pink, purple, and violet petals create an impression of a fairy-tale-like place.
Changwon City, South Korea
The Jinhae Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival is the largest one in the country! It even features a military orchestra marching and playing through the streets, therefore it is also known as the Military Parade.
