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Where to go in April

April is spring in Europe, Japan and North America, with blossom, mild temperatures and Easter (on a date that changes each year), and autumn colours begin in the Southern Hemisphere.

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  1. Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, reflected in its pond, Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Japan

    Cherry blossom often peaks in early April.

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  2. Himeji Castle in November

    Himeji Castle

    Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan

    Hundreds of cherry trees usually bloom around the castle in early April.

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  3. Gyeonghoeru pavilion on its pond at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

    Seoul

    South Korea

    Spring blossom along the city's rivers and palaces.

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  4. Stone stairways at the entrance of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju

    Gyeongju

    South Korea

    Cherry blossom around the lakes and royal tombs, usually early in the month.

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  5. Canal houses at the corner of Keizersgracht and Leidsegracht, Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    Tulip season in the Netherlands, with the King's Day festival at the end of the month.

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  6. The Washington Monument reflected in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

    Washington, D.C.

    United States

    Spring around the Tidal Basin; cherry blossom is often late March to early April.

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  7. Plaza de España, Seville

    Seville

    Spain

    The spring fair (Feria) usually takes place in April or May, after Holy Week.

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  8. The Alhambra in the evening, Granada

    The Alhambra

    Granada, Andalusia, Spain

    Gardens in flower and comfortable temperatures for the Generalife.

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  9. Hagia Sophia with its dome and minarets, Istanbul

    Istanbul

    Türkiye

    Spring tulips in the city's parks.

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  10. The Colosseum rising behind trees near the Roman Forum

    Rome

    Italy

    Pleasant weather before summer heat; Easter brings large crowds if it falls this month.

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  11. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee and North Carolina, United States

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Tennessee and North Carolina, United States

    Spring wildflowers on the trails.

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  12. The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis of Athens

    Athens, Greece

    Mild weather and green hills before the summer heat.

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  13. Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Vietnam

    Warm spring before the summer heat and rains.

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  14. The ancient theatre of Taormina with Mount Etna behind

    Sicily

    Sicily, Italy

    Spring flowers and comfortable weather for temples and towns.

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  15. Flower garden at Monet's house, Giverny

    Giverny

    Normandy, France

    Monet's gardens reopen for the season with spring flowers.

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A selection, not a ranking. Weather and seasonal events vary; always check local conditions and official information before you travel.

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