Chatting and strolling with you loved ones in the spring sunshine. Enjoying dazzling cherry blossoms. Watching the sunset on the riverside. If any of this is your idea of spending a fine spring day, check out one of the following cherry blossom hot spots! Cherry blossoms are expected to start bloom on March 28 and will reach to peak a week later.
Geumhogang Cherry Blossom Street (Jijeo-dong)
Moving along Geumhogang River and pass the Ayang Railroad, you will notice a bright white blossoms decorate along the street. It’s Geumhogang Cherry Blossom Street located in Jijeo-dong. The street continues between the railroad and Gonghang-gyo Bridge. The streets are lined with two rows of cherry blossoms which create an illusion as if it were a tunnel. It is also beautiful after sunset because of the lights superficially installed to project the blossoms.
[Ayang Railroad]
■ Nearest Station: Ayanggyo Station(Line1) EXIT 4
*Cross the bridge and turn left to get to the cherry blossom street
■ Address: 82, Haedong-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, Korea
■ Address(KR): 대구 동구 해동로 82
[Gonghanggyo Bridge]
■ Address: 130, Gonghang-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, Korea
■ Address(KR): 대구 동구 공항로 130
Kkotbora Garden (Sangyuk-dong)
Heading over the Shincheon, check out Kkotbora Garden(꽃보라 동산) located near Docheong-gyo
Bridge. If you are a KNU student, you might have heard of this place. It’s a cherry blossom spot near Kyungpook University campus.
■ Google Map keyword: search "Daegu Docheonggyo"
Dongchon Resort
Dongchon Resort is a popular spot for locals to spend weekends. You can find a place to sit under trees, ride a duck pedal boat or simply walk along the river. The area is also known for numerous good restaurants and cafes. During spring, people visit here to enjoy cherry blossoms.
■ Nearest Station: Dongchon Station(Line2) Exit 3
*Come out to Exit 3 and cross the bridge to reach to Dongchon Resort.
■ Address: 74, Hyodong-ro 6-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, Korea
■ KR Address: 대구 동구 효동로6길 74
* Use the address above to get to Dongchon Resort
*The address is for a store located right by the resort.
Suseongmot Lake
We’d like to give you an extra spot to enjoy cherry blossom. Not a riverside but Suseongmot lake is worth being on the list for its beautiful and relaxing spot to enjoy cherry blossom in spring.
■ Nearest Station: Suseongmot Station(Line3)
