South Korea is brimming with natural wonders that will leave you breathless, leaving you awe-inspired and eager to splash your Instagram feed with vibrant colors. We’ll encounter a breathtaking variety of flowers, from elegant chrysanthemums to dazzling sunflowers, the delicate charm of buckwheat, enchanting pink muhly, graceful silver grass, and the timeless beauty of roses.
Daegu offers a variety of captivating hiking trails, with three standouts: Apsan Mountain, Gatbawi on Palgonsan Mountain, and Gumi Mountain. Apsan Mountain promises lush landscapes and rewarding panoramic views, Gatbawi features Buddhist statues along a cultural-rich trail, and Gumi Mountain offers breathtaking vistas and a challenging ascent. These trails contribute to Daegu’s vibrant hiking scene, catering to outdoor enthusiasts with diverse landscapes and difficulty levels.
The Dragon Temple captivates visitors with its intricate art and architecture, serene atmosphere, community involvement, and surrounding natural beauty.
That’s when I discovered we hadn’t even started the trail yet and I knew we were in for a climb to Gatbawi. Then we saw the them… the infamous rock stairs. There are literally thousands of them carved into the 3 hr hike up an 80 degree mountain face of Palgonsan Mountain. You can take the stairs or you can take a much longer, much less strenuous winding trail up to the top.