Recommended one-day cherry blossom viewing itinerary in Daegu city (2025.3.31)
🌸 Recommended one-day cherry blossom viewing itinerary in Daegu city:
☕ Morning: Brunch at Dongcheng Road Cafe
→ 🏛 Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park: Historical Sites + Spring Cherry Blossoms
→ ⛪ Guishan Church: Red brick church + Korean drama-style photos
→ 🍗 Afternoon: Local spicy fried chicken or fried chicken and beer
→ 🛍 Evening: Shopping in Dongcheng Road shopping district or night market dessert
This is a light travel route that can be completed on foot. Not only can you enjoy the flowers and take photos, but you can also deeply experience the historical charm and modern life of Daegu.
🏛 Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park (경상감영공원)|A historical green space where ancient monuments and cherry blossoms interweave
📍 Location: Daegu Jung-gu / Near Jungang-ro Subway Station
This quiet park in the center of Daegu was the site of the "Gyeongsang Gamyeong" during the Joseon Dynasty, which was also the highest administrative body governing Gyeongsang Province at that time. Today it has become a free historical and cultural park. Not only is the environment quiet and clean, it is also a great place to enjoy cherry blossoms every spring.
There are many historical buildings preserved in the park, such as Xuanhua Hall, which was used to handle government affairs, and the **Bell Tower (징청각)**, which was used for telling time and holding gatherings. Strolling through the park, you can feel the strong atmosphere of an ancient government office.
🪨 Highlights: The Forest of Steles and historical traces from the Qing Dynasty
In the corner of the park, you can find a small forest of steles, which includes some stone steles erected during the Kangxi and Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty. These steles were set up by the people at that time to express their gratitude to the officials who loved the people throughout the ages. The inscriptions on the steles are mostly written in Chinese characters and are one of the witnesses of the cultural exchanges between North Korea and China. Although it is not as eye-catching as the main building complex, it is worth a closer look.
As cherry blossoms fall among ancient monuments and buildings, the sight of history and nature intertwined is intoxicating.
🚇 Transportation:
Subway Line 1, Central Road Station, Exit 4, walk about 5 minutes
📸 Photography tips:
The stone tablet and cherry blossoms are in the same frame, creating a picture that blends the past and the present.
It is recommended to visit in the morning or evening when the light is softer and there are fewer people.
⛪ Gyesan Church (계산성당)|Romantic cherry blossom rain under the red brick Gothic style
📍 Location: Daegu Jung-gu / near Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park and Dongseong-ro shopping district
Built in 1902, Gyesan Church is one of the most representative Western-style religious buildings in Daegu. This Catholic church is built with red bricks in Gothic architectural style, with spires and rose windows. Both the exterior and interior are full of European atmosphere.
Every spring, cherry blossoms bloom in the square in front of the church. The red bricks and pink cherry blossoms are intertwined, making it a popular spot for many photography enthusiasts and couples to check in. There are many cafes and dessert shops nearby, so you can enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea while admiring the flowers.
🚇 Transportation:
Subway Line 1, Central Road Station, Exit 4, about 7 minutes walk
Or walk about 3 minutes from Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park
📸 Photography tips:
The contrasting colors of red bricks and cherry blossoms have a strong sense of composition, which is especially suitable for taking portraits or Korean drama-style street scenes.
The best results are achieved with blue skies or in the evening.
Such a one-day trip not only allows you to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery, but also allows you to experience the heritage of Daegu as an ancient cultural capital.