Daegu Arboretum (대구수목원)
2023-11-17
342 Hwaam-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-7270
Daegu Arboretum is located at the site of an old sanitary landfill. The restoration of the area passed through many stages from 1996 until the opening in May 2002. It is home to more than thousands of species of plants including giant cacti, flowers, medicinal herbs, and trees in 21 gardens. The arboretum serves as an ecological education center and rest area for Daegu citizens. Ecology experience programs for students and young children are held regularly during summer vacation. Nearby attractions include Apsan and Duryu Parks, as well as Palgongsan and Biseulsan Mountains.
Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(동화사지구))
2025-04-08
1 Donghwasa 1-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
Palgongsan National Park is located close to Palgongsan Mountain, one of the larger mountains in the Taebaek Mountain Range. Palgongsan Mountain is located 20 kilometers northeast from downtown Daegu, where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain has three peaks in a row: Birobong Peak (1192.3 meters) in the center and Dongbong (aka ‘Mitabong,’ 1,155 meters) and Seobong (aka ‘Samseongbong,’ 1,150 meters) on each side.
The park is within the administrative district of Dong-gu, with Daegu and four towns along its border, including Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsan-si, and Chilgok-gun. A number of Buddhist temples including Donghwasa, the headquarters of the 9th Buddhist Parish, are located in the area.
The park has numerous rocks and valleys and is carpeted with azaleas in the spring. In the autumn many visitors flock to the park to admire the fall leaves on the trees lining the 16.3-kilometer-long roadway that runs through the park. With vibrant green leaves in spring and a delicate snowscape in the winter, Palgongsan Mountain is an attractive destination for visitors throughout the year.
Palgongsan National Park (Pagyesa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(파계사지구))
2025-04-08
741 Pagye-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-939-0080
Palgongsan National Park is located close to Palgongsan Mountain, one of the larger mountains in the Taebaek Mountain Range. Palgongsan Mountain is located 20 kilometers northeast from downtown Daegu, where Nakdonggang River and Geumhogang River meet. The mountain has three peaks in a row: Birobong Peak in the center and Dongbong Peak (aka Mitabong, 1,155 m) and Seobong Peak (aka Samseongbong, 1,150 m) on each side.
The park is within the administrative district of Dong-gu, Daegu and has four towns along its border including Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsan-si, and Chilgok-gun. A number of Buddhist temples including Donghwasa Temple, the headquarters of the 9th Buddhist Parish, are located in the area.
The park has numerous rocks and valleys and is carpeted with azaleas in the spring. In autumn, many visitors flock to the park to admire the fall foliage on the trees lining the 16.3 kilometer-long roadway that runs through the park. With vibrant green leaves in spring and a delicate snowscape in the winter, Palgongsan Mountain is an attractive destination for visitors throughout the year.
Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)
2022-12-26
San 1-1, Sangso-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-251-4771
Sangso-dong Forest Park is located at the point where the foothills of Maninsan Mountain and Sikjangsan Mountain meet. The road to the park is beautifully lined with sycamore trees. The park offers various facilities for enjoying nature and in particular, the stone pagodas placed throughout the park are a must-see. Visitors can stack their own rocks and make wishes relating to family, health, relationships, and more. The park is great for walks, hikes, or even just to relax as wild flowers bloom all throughout spring to fall.
Sorae Marsh Ecological Park (소래습지생태공원)
2023-01-12
77, Sorae-ro 154beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon
+82-32-435-7076
Sorae Marsh Ecological Park is located on a vast plot of land in Incheon. The park first opened in June 1999 at the site of an old saltern on a 660,000 ㎡ plot but has expanded over the years to an area of 3.5 million ㎡. The previous salt storage has been converted into an ecology exhibition space, displaying the history of the area as well as the plants and animals that live here. The park expanded in April 2001 with the addition of the Ecology Hall and Nature Learning Center, offering various educational experience opportunities. The walking paths by the salt storage and the windmill are especially popular photo points. Many people visit in fall for the shimmering silver grass, said to appear in many colors depending on the lighting. The park amenities, including rest areas and benches, make the park a popular destination for families and couples.
Daeijakdo Island (대이작도)
2020-08-11
Ijak-ri, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
+82-32-851-888
Ijakdo Island is made up of Daeijakdo Island and Soijakdo Island. In the past, the island was called Ijeokdo Island because it served as a hideout for pirates. The sea, mountain, and shoal exist in harmony.
The beauty of Daeijakdo Island comes from the view of the blue ocean from the peak of Buasan Mountain and the shoal that only appears during low tide. The shoal almost reaches Soijakdo Island and creates a large field of sand. The shoal is also called pulchi and only appears during low tide for six hours a day.
Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)
2025-01-13
99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300
Hyangnamu or 'Aromatic Tree' in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be about 700 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. It stands 12m in x_height, measures 5.9m in girth around the roots, and has branches spreading in all four directions. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.
Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)
2025-01-13
99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300
Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. The tree stands 19m in x_height, and has six separate trunks sprawling in all directions. It is the biggest and the oldest in Korea. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.
Daejeon Observatory (대전시민천문대)
2021-06-15
213-48, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-863-8763
Daejeon Observatory, opened on May 3, 2001, is the first observatory to open to the public in the region. Since opening, over 100,000 visitors visit annually. Various experience programs and events are held throughout the year to inform visitors about constellations and space.
Seonjaedo Island (선재도)
2020-06-01
Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
+82-32-899-3810
Seonjaedo Island in Incheon is believed to have been settled since the Neolithic Era. It had been called Sowudo Island during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, before it was named Seonjaedo in 1871. The name Seonjaedo means "an island where a divine fairy came down and danced." At low tide, a sandbar path connecting the island with the mainland appears from the ocean. Seonjaedo Island is also a bridge island that connects Daebudo and Yeongheungdo Islands.
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