A summer flower paradise filled with crape myrtle and zinnia... a must-visit flower destination in summer

Cockscomb and bottle tree in midsummer

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American ecologist David Henry Thoreau once recorded in the summer of 1853, "It seems that 90% of the flowers blooming this year are now in bloom."

 

Summer is called the best season for active life because there are many and diverse blooming flowers and trees.

 

Before we knew it, summer has passed from early summer, characterized by nostalgic and poetic-colored flowers such as hydrangeas, lavender, willows, and coneflowers, to midsummer when vibrant-colored trumpet vines, sunflowers, crape myrtles, and zinnias bloom.

 

 

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The remaining summer has already blossomed with the vibrant crepe myrtle, as colorful as cherry blossoms in spring, and the gaudy marigolds, which are said to bloom in full in autumn, are approaching quickly.

 

Jangseong County in Jeollanam-do is an essential place to visit to see these beautiful summer flowers.

 

Crape Myrtle – Yowol Pavilion

Yoyoljeong, located at 58-53 Yoyoljeong-ro, Hwangryong-myeon, Jangseong-gun, South Jeolla Province, is an artificial forest established by Kim Kyung-woo, who retired from his official position during the Joseon Dynasty and lived in seclusion.

 

☆Yowoljung uses the term 'Yowol' (邀月), meaning 'welcoming the moon,' and the name can be interpreted as a pavilion that welcomes the moon.

 

Especially during this time, over 60 red crape myrtle trees bloom abundantly at the Moon Pavilion, brightly coloring the area around the moon's reflection during the daytime.

 

Yoyoljeong Garden embodies the Korean traditional garden design philosophy of harmonizing with nature rather than damaging it, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful scenery.

 

If you want to see a garden full of crape myrtle trees blooming around the pavilion this summer, I recommend visiting the Yoyoljeong Garden.

 

 

Chukryeongsan Recreation Forest, located at 569-5 Moam-ri, Seosam-myeon, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, is the largest cedar forest in Korea, filled with cypress and Japanese cedar trees with an average age of over 50 years.

 

Summertime at Chukryeongsan is a great walking spot where you can enjoy a walk under a forest of tall cypress trees, breathing in the fresh air filled with phytoncides and negative ions.

 

Furthermore, after mid-August, the cosmos begin to bloom on Chukryeongsan, creating a colorful and beautiful landscape that colors the summer.

 

In autumn, the nearby mandevilla blooms, and Cheungnyeongsan is truly painted with the vibrant colors of nature.

 

Chukryeongsan is not only a forest experience site but also offers a variety of experiential programs, making it a great destination to visit as a wellness attraction.

Verbena – Lamp Park

Lamp Park, located at 260-8 Nampyeong-ri, Donghwa-myeon, Jangseong-gun, is a famous spot for Verbena, which hosted its first Verbena Festival this year.

 

The perennial verbena, called Woorilmaepyeoncho, creates a beautiful wave of purple, completing the picturesque summer scenery from early this summer.

 

The summer landscape where you can see the poetic purple willow herb spread along the hill is like a beautiful painting.

 

Furthermore, the windmills along the path sway gently in the summer breeze, adding to the peaceful scenery.

 

Those who want to experience the beautiful purple wave blooming in a quiet rural village this summer are recommended to visit Lamp Park in Jangseong County.