PHOTOS: From lavender hues to golden canola, country enjoys floral flourish

SEOUL, June 16 (AJP) - Across South Korea, flower fields are bursting into vibrant bloom, drawing visitors eager to soak in the seasonal beauty.

In Donghae, a coastal gem in Gangwon Province, the annual lavender festival has just commenced, painting vast stretches of land in hues of purple. The festival will continue through July 22, offering a fragrant escape from urban life.

Further south, in Suwon, a farm has become an unexpected early spectacle, with cosmos flowers — typically a late-summer bloom — already in full, delicate splendor. This early arrival has created a unique visual treat for those seeking out nature's early offerings.

Meanwhile, on Jeju Island, vast fields of white buckwheat flowers are creating a breathtaking tableau, transforming the landscape into a canvas of pristine white. The sight is a testament to the island's diverse agricultural and natural beauty.

And back in Gangwon Province, yellow canola flowers have reached their peak, blanketing fields in a brilliant, golden carpet, signaling the height of spring's vibrant display.

레반더 — A visitor enjoys the vibrant purple lavender in full bloom at Donghae, Gangwon Province, June 15. The city's lavender festival, which opened on June 14, runs until June 22. Courtesy of Donghae city government

라벤더 — Donghae City's lavender festival/ Courtesy of Donghae city government

코스모스 — Visitors enjoy cosmos flowers in full bloom at a farm in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on June 16. Yonhap

A buckwheat field in full bloom in Ora-dong, Jeju City/ Yonhap

유채꽃 — The canola flower fields in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province/ Yonhap

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