5 Must-Visit Cherry Blossom Spots in Daegu
① Recommendations on Spring Travel Destinations in Daegu
As March begins, there is a growing interest in cherry blossom travel destinations. The full-bloom cherry blossom season is expected to start at the end of March. Daegu is the city in Korea where the cherry blossom festival begins as early as possible.
The cherry blossom festival in Daegu’s E-World will begin on the 16th. E-World Blossom Picnic features three times more cherry blossom trees than Yeouido. E-World is where you can see cherry blossoms, which are the earliest in the country and the largest place to enjoy them at night. You can see pink cherry blossoms during the day and enjoy cherry blossoms with gorgeous lights at night.
E-World has various photo zones with cherry blossoms in the background. During the festival period, programs such as “Spring Festival Market,” “Lara’s Royal Garden,” and “E-World Under the Stars” are organized. At night, you can also enjoy a splendid fireworks show. It is a representative cherry blossom spot in Daegu, where you can have a great time.
- Address: 200 Duryu Park Road, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
- Festival period: March 16, 2024-April 7, 2024
- Admission fee: All-day pass for adults-$41, night pass for adults-$29
Palgongsan is a famous spot in Daegu. It’s a large mountain that stretches across the boundaries of Daegu and Gyeongbuk’s Gunwi, Chilgok, Yeongcheon, and Gyeongsan. In spring, a cherry blossom festival is held at Palgongsan. The cherry blossom scenic route has cherry blossoms along a 3.5-km road.
The Palgongsan Cherry Blossom Festival’s stage is around the fountain plaza in Palgongsan’s Donghwa District. Nearby is the Palgongsan Cable Car Station, where you can take in the entire view of Palgongsan. There are also cafes with great views near Palgongsan, which are great places to spend leisure time.
Palgongsan is a representative spring travel destination in Daegu and is also famous as a dating spot for couples. The Palgongsan Cherry Blossom Festival is held every April. With various programs, you can enhance your travel experience.
- Address: 27-5 Yongsoo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu
② Citizens’ Resting Place Becomes a Cherry Blossom Spot
Chimsan Park is one of the eight best scenic spots in Daegu’s Buk-gu. When spring comes, the path leading up to Chimsan Park fills with cherry blossoms. Thanks to the “Chimsanjeong Cherry Blossom Stone Staircase Beautification Project,” this place is becoming a popular cherry blossom spot in Daegu.
Walking up the stone staircase, the cherry blossoms on both sides create a romantic scene, making it a popular spot for taking photos. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, a line of people waits to take pictures on the stone staircase.
Since Chimsanjeong was designated a park in 1965, it has been a place for locals to rest. When you climb up to Chimsan Park, you will reach Chimsanjeong and Chimsan Observatory. Especially if you visit around sunset, it’s a great place to watch the sunset. It’s a place where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing and appreciate both sunsets and night views.
- Address: 1344-1 Chimsan-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu
Kkotbora Dongsan Cherry Blossom Road is another representative cherry blossom travel destination in Daegu. It’s also one of the eight best scenic spots in Daegu’s Buk-gu, offering beautiful views. Kkotbora Dongsan is a resting place for citizens created along the Sincheon River.
With a walking path and bicycle route along the Sincheon River, it’s a great place to chill anytime. Cherry trees line both sides of the walking path so you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom in the spring.
A cherry blossom walking path from Docheongyo Bridge to Adaegyo Bridge makes it a good place for a stroll.
This place is also known as Makeover Confession Road.” In 2018, they created a photo zone with the theme “Love Confession Road” and installed various lighting for the night. It’s an excellent place to enjoy a night view of the cherry blossom.
③ Biseulsan Azalea Festival
The Biseulsan Azalea Festival is also held in Daegu in the spring. As a representative festival of Dalseong-gun, it’s held in the nation’s largest azalea colony, which covers an area of about 990 thousand square feet. Although the specific date has not been set this year, it’s expected to be held for two days on a weekend in April.
When reaching the top of Cheonwangbong, you can enjoy the scenery of azaleas, which cast a deep pink hue everywhere. You can also see the Nakdong River at a glance. The Biseulsan Azalea Festival is a festival loved by Daegu citizens every spring. You can fully enjoy the spring at Biseulsan, the largest azalea colony in the country.
Many tourists visit Biseulsan for the Azalea Festival. In Daegu, you can enjoy the Biseulsan Azalea Festival and cherry blossom viewing.
- Address: 99 Ilyeon Seonsa-gil, Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
- Festival period: April 2024
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