[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Daegu's 4 most scenic fall destinations
Published: 04 Nov. 2023, 11:11
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- KIM DONG-EUN
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![The autumn foliage at Mount Palgong is a tourist attraction in Daegu. [JANG JIN-YOUNG]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2023/11/04/99a3b2ea-3b57-4d84-88dc-780c199a960f.jpg)
The autumn foliage at Mount Palgong is a tourist attraction in Daegu. [JANG JIN-YOUNG]
Daegu just might be the source of such thrill, especially for those who have only been to Seoul and Busan. While being Korea's third-largest metropolitan city, Daegu is relatively less crowded and has more scenic getaway destinations, allowing its visitors to take a break from busy urban life during the day and enjoy the city's bustling streets at night.
Geumho River Alluvial Island
금호강 하중도
![Visitors enjoy their day at the flower field full of yellow cosmos in Geumho River Alluvial Island, or Hajung Island, in Buk District, Daegu. [NEWS1]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2023/11/04/ef47b384-a4e6-4463-a901-16d97bda6624.jpg)
Visitors enjoy their day at the flower field full of yellow cosmos in Geumho River Alluvial Island, or Hajung Island, in Buk District, Daegu. [NEWS1]
The island, located on the Geumho River, gets extremely crowded during the fall. Once you enter it through a bridge, a vast field of 70,000 square meters — 10 times the size of a soccer field — will greet you with its cosmos flowerbeds. Shades of white, pink, yellow and orange flood the entire field and astonish the visitors.
The island's cosmos flowers are in full blossom during this time of the year, and its yellow cosmos flowers, in particular, are special in that the ends of their petals are shaped like the tooth of a saw. They last long, too, sticking around until late fall and early winter.
Apart from the cosmos flowers, there are also other types of plants on the island, such as chrysanthemums, broom cypress, silver grass and pampas grass. A chrysanthemums exhibition is currently taking place on the island and will continue until Nov. 12.
Nogok-dong, Buk District, Daegu (대구광역시 북구 노곡동)
Mount Palgong
팔공산
![A bird's eye view shot of the foliage at Mount Palgong. [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2023/11/04/c2f7da31-69e9-4c2e-af17-3679e48bbc2d.jpg)
A bird's eye view shot of the foliage at Mount Palgong. [YONHAP]
This year, Mount Palgong's peak foliage season is expected to come around early November as a result of warm temperatures in the past months delaying the arrival of fall leaves.
If you are not a fan of hiking or walking long distances, hop onto a cable car that travels 820 meters in less than 10 minutes. The ride also allows you to admire the natural surroundings and appreciate the scenic beauty. At the cable car's destination, Wish Rock — a rock where people stick coins to make wishes — along with the observatory and photo zones, welcomes visitors. Wish Rock is well-known among Daegu's residents who come to pray for their wishes to come true.
Palgong Cable Car
51 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong District, Daegu (대구광역시 동구 용수동 팔공산로185길 51)
Operating hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. (Time changes every season. For details, refer to the official website)
Admission fee: Round trip, 13,000 won ($10) for visitors between ages 12- 64, 7,000 won for children (ages 4-11), 11,000 won for older adults (ages above 64)
Phone number: 0507-1406-8801
Website: http://www.palgongcablecar.com/
Dodong Seowon
도동서원
![The 440-year-old ginkgo tree in the front yard of Dodong Seowon in Dalseong County, Daegu. [DAEGU METROPOLITAN CITY]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2023/11/04/2017bc94-1cf9-4ec0-9ac7-01747711f989.jpg)
The 440-year-old ginkgo tree in the front yard of Dodong Seowon in Dalseong County, Daegu. [DAEGU METROPOLITAN CITY]
Seowon was a private academy for Neo-Confucian scholars in the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), and many famous scholars across various domains in this era were alumni of seowon.
Dodong Seowon was designated the Unesco World Heritage in July 2019. Officially reconstructed in 1605 after a fire during the Imjin War (1592–1598) between Joseon and Japan, it keeps its respected image with its well-maintained exterior and vibrant surroundings. Walk through the historical path with golden leaves nestled in the yard at one of the most established seowon back in the past this week.
726, Gujiseo-ro, Dalseong County, Daegu
(대구광역시 달성군 구지면 구지서로 726)
Suseong Lake
수성못
![Suseong Lake in Suseong District lights up at night. [SUSEONG DISTRICT]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2023/11/04/cb74bf87-6686-49bb-8aec-8a94091b2d1c.jpg)
Suseong Lake in Suseong District lights up at night. [SUSEONG DISTRICT]
Stretching nearly 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) long, Suseong Lake stands out even more when the night falls. With the lights turned on and the cafes beaming vibrantly, it becomes the city's miniature cultural hub. The night view astonishes many, with the lights reflecting off the waters. If you are visiting Daegu, you may not want to miss out on spending a romantic evening either with your friends or family at Suseong Lake. Nearby streets are filled with cafes and restaurants, so check them out before visiting.
Dusan-dong, Suseong District, Daegu (대구광역시 수성구 두산동)
BY BAEK KYUNG-SEO, KIM DONG-EUN [[email protected]]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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