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Hyeongsan River Rose Garden is a park created on the riverside embankment of the Hyeongsan River. Walking along the riverside trail, you can see over 30 species of colorful and diverse roses blooming and fading from spring to autumn according to the season. The entrance to the rose garden is an arch-shaped tunnel made of climbing roses, where the splendid flowers and fragrance delight the eyes and nose. Inside the park, paths are arranged for walking among the roses, and there are photo zones installed throughout. In autumn, pink muhly grass and reeds are added, making it a place for Pohang citizens to relax and take a stroll while enjoying the cool river breeze from spring to late autumn. At night, it shines even more brightly with splendid lights, harmonizing with the distant lights of Yeongildae Bridge, making it a popular night view spot.

Between Nam-gu Hyoja Station and the old Pohang Station, a 4.3km section of railway that operated for about 100 years was closed due to the KTX Pohang Station relocation in 2015 and transformed into an urban forest, a citizen-friendly space offering rest and enjoyment within the city. This urban forest features a bicycle path, a stream, an artificial waterfall, and sculptures. Approximately 4,800 trees, including king cherry trees, large old trees, zelkova, and metasequoia, are planted along the bicycle and walking paths, serving as the city's lungs by cooling the summer heat, reducing noise, and providing fresh air to enhance the quality of life for citizens. A stream runs along the walking path, and fountains and an artificial waterfall are installed, providing plenty to see without boredom. Where a four-lane road passes, an underpass titled "A Ferry Journey Creating Beautiful Memories" displays photos and history from the 1960s to the present. At night, not only residents resting or exercising but also couples on dates visit, making it a healing space in the city and a model case for future-oriented urban regeneration and green ecological city creation. During the creation of Pohang Cheolgil Forest, natural gas ignited at about 200m underground during well drilling and continues to burn. Initially expected to extinguish quickly, the flames persisted, leading to the establishment of Fire Garden, where events such as egg grilling and Pohang Cheolgil Forest night walks are held for citizens' enjoyment and rest. (Source - PpangPpang Travel)

Yeongildae Lake Park is a space that creates a unique atmosphere in Pohang, a city strongly identified as a harbor city. Although it uses the name 'Yeongildae,' like Yeongildae Beach, it exudes a completely different vibe. Various types of trees, red-roofed buildings, and walking paths overlooking the blue sky and lake provide comfort to the mind. Yeongildae Lake Park is especially famous as a cherry blossom destination in spring when the cherry trees bloom fully.