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Jangdong Forest Park (장동산림욕장)

2024-02-15

79-70 Sandi-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Jangdong Forest Park, a designated forest bathing area, is situated on Gyejoksan Mountain in Daejeon. This tranquil site is equipped with sports facilities, a swimming pool, and a lawn area. A unique attraction starting from the park is the Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail, where visitors can walk barefoot and enjoy the natural health benefits. Additionally, the park serves as a starting point for various hiking trails leading to the historical Gyejoksanseong Fortress, providing a range of trekking experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.

Gunwi Janggok Recreational Forest (군위 장곡자연휴양림)

2024-02-15

195 Janggokhyuyangnim-gil, Goro-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Daegu

The Gunwi Janggok Recreational Forest offers a unique vacation experience where Korean history, culture, and nature converge. Nestled within a dense forest of broad-leaved and pine trees, it provides a serene environment for relaxation and forest bathing in the fresh air. The facility boasts a range of amenities including accommodation, a campground, walking trails, a forest park, an observatory, a nature observation center, and a seminar room. Additionally, it caters to younger visitors with a playground and a small sports field. During the summer, an outdoor water playground for children is also available.

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park (금강로하스대청공원)

2024-02-15

607 Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park is situated near the Geumgang River and Daechung Dam. It borders Daecheongho Lake and the Geumgang River, featuring a waterfront deck where visitors can observe various bird species such as herons and the Red Leaf Willow habitat. The park also includes the Daecheong Culture Exhibition Hall, a lawn area, a Rock Garden, a Metasequoia Forest Park, and a children's forest playground.

Pureun Arboretum & Hang-dong Railroad (푸른수목원&항동철길)

2025-01-17

240 Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Pureun Arboretum is a botanical garden boasting well-established ecological parks and scenic walking trails. It encompasses diverse themed gardens, including the Wildflower Garden, Hydrangea Garden, Conifer Garden, Broadleaf Tree Garden, Bulbous Plant Garden, Wetland Garden, and Rose Garden, complemented by an Visitor Center. The Forest Learning School, functioning as a greenhouse, showcases plants from various corners of the globe and hosts educational programs. Visitors can avail themselves of facilities like the book café, a café, and a library. Additionally, the arboretum is intersected by the abandoned railroad tracks of Hang-dong.

Spark Land (스파크랜드)

2024-07-05

61 Dongseong-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Spark Land, nestled in downtown Daegu, is a dynamic fusion of a shopping mall and theme park. It boasts an array of attractions, including a fashion street, a selection of restaurants and cafés, amusement rides, and indoor sporting facilities. A standout feature is the Ferris wheel, uniquely designed with a reinforced glass floor, offering visitors a remarkable experience. From atop the Ferris wheel, panoramic views of Dongseong-ro Avenue and the wider Daegu cityscape unfold. As evening sets in, the Sky Lounge and Spark Sky are bathed in night lights, transforming the atmosphere into something even more enchanting.

Seoul Sillim-dong Minsok Sundae Town (서울 신림동 민속순대타운)

2024-02-15

Seoul Sillim-dong Minsok Sundae Town (서울 신림동 민속순대타운)

Minsok Sundae Town is situated near Sillim Station, an area renowned for its abundance of sundae restaurants. Sundae, a quintessential Korean street food, is crafted by blending vegetables, glass noodles, seasoning, and pig's blood, which is then encased in pig intestines and steamed. The flagship menu, sundae bokkeum (stir-fried sundae), involves slicing sundae and stir-frying it with an array of vegetables, chili pepper powder, red chili paste, and other seasonings on a griddle. In addition to the classic, there are variations like baek sundae (sundae), chapssal sundae (sweet rice sundae), and gopchang bokkeum (stir-fried small intestines).

Daegyeonsa Temple (대견사)

2024-02-15

232 Hyuyangnim-gil, Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

Daegyeonsa Temple, with its rich history spanning a thousand years, is situated atop Biseul Mountain, over 1,000 meters above sea level. It is famed for housing the enshrined Buddha's sarira. Encircled by unusual rock formations, the temple appears almost sky-touching. The view from its three-story stone pagoda, perched on the edge of a cliff, is nothing short of breathtaking. Particularly in spring, when the azalea colonies of Biseulsan Mountain are in full bloom, the scenery transforms into something truly magical. Conveniently, the temple can be easily reached by electric vehicle from the Biseulsan Recreational Forest.

Yongyeonsa Temple (Daegu) (용연사(대구))

2024-02-15

260 Yongyeonsa-gil, Okpo-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

The name Yongyeonsa has its roots in a legend: a dragon is said to have ascended from the pond at the temple's entrance, leading to the name Yongyeon ("yong" means "dragon" and "yeon" means "pond" in Korean). This temple is renowned as one of the sites that enshrine the Buddha's sarira (relics). Inside Yongyeonsa, the ordination platform holds special significance as the resting place of the Buddha's sarira, where rituals are conducted. This symbolizes the enduring presence of the Buddha. The approach to Yongyeonsa Temple is through a forest-rich path, offering an experience akin to a forest bathing. This path also doubles as a hiking trail leading up to Biseulsan Mountain.

Yuksinsa Shrine (육신사)

2024-02-15

64 Yuksinsa-gil, Habin-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

Yuksinsa Shrine is a revered site dedicated to honoring the Sayuksin. Established during the Joseon dynasty, it stands well-preserved to this day. "Sayuksin" translates to "six dead ministers," referencing the six loyal subjects who, in 1453, attempted to restore King Danjong of the Joseon dynasty but were ultimately captured and executed. The shrine's entrance, marked by the Chungjeolmun Gate, is flanked by long rows of crape myrtle trees. These trees create a stunning visual spectacle when their red flowers are in bloom.

Daemyeong Reservoir (대명유수지)

2024-02-15

816 Daecheon-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

Daemyeong Reservoir, located adjacent to Dalseong Marsh, is at the convergence point of the Nakdonggang River, Geumhogang River, Daemyeongcheon Stream, and Jincheon Stream. This area is a rich ecological reserve, home to a diverse range of wildlife including the narrow-mouthed toad, leopard cat, weasel, common kestrel, and water deer, along with various wild plants. Visitors to the area can explore narrow-mouthed toad habitats, observation decks, ecological exploration trails, and photo zones. There's also a narrow-mouthed toad ecological learning center for educational experiences. The surrounding landscape, with its stretches of silver grass and reeds along the walking decks, offers a picturesque setting, particularly attractive for autumn photography.

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