Hwawon Park
Korean name: 화원동산
Daegu
Hwawon Park in Dalseong-gun, Daegu, sits where the Nakdong and Geumho rivers meet. It offers an observatory, walking paths, a riverside water deck and a small zoo.
About
Hwawon Park is in Dalseong-gun, Daegu, where the scenery of the Nakdong and Geumho rivers comes together. Willows and poplars line the river and give lovely shade. In the Silla period, an earthen fortress and a temporary royal palace stood here, and the king is said to have enjoyed viewing flowers.
In the Joseon period, a beacon station was set up here, and the area served important roles in politics, transport and communication. Today, the Samunjin ferry landing and the Samunjin tavern village are next to the park's parking lot.
From the ferry pier, a water deck path over the Nakdong River lets you enjoy the Dalseong Wetland Ecological Park as well. The observatory stands where the old beacon tower was, with a victory prayer monument in front of it.
The park also has walking paths with goldenrain trees, double cherry blossoms in spring, Hwawonjeong pavilion, a lawn, a wildflower area, and the American Continent View photo zone, a scenic photo spot designated by the Korea Tourism Organization. A small zoo lets you meet animal families.
The Dalseong-gun office runs a picnic area and duck-shaped electric cars in the park, making it a comfortable place for families.
Key details
- Address
- 40-14 , Samunjin-ro 1-gil, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
- Opening hours
- 06:00–21:00
- Contact
- 053-659-4465
- Region
- Daegu
Operating details can change. Please check the official information again before you go.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)
The photo and description on this page are based on Korea Tourism Organization material published under KOGL Type 1 (attribution).