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Busan Destinations: Nakdong River Ecological Parks bursting with colorful flowers
Haps Magazine Korea
July 21, 2025
(Image: City of Busan)
Under the bright summer sun, Nakdong River Ecological Parks across Busan are blooming into a vibrant floral spectacle, drawing locals and tourists alike to enjoy nature in full color.
From Hwamyeong to Samrak, Daejeo, and Macdo, each park is showcasing a unique display of seasonal flowers at their peak.
The Nakdong River Management Headquarters announced that since May, 13 flower beds across the ecological parks have been cultivated with a variety of summer blooms, now in full blossom.
At Hwamyeong Ecological Park, visitors can admire bright yellow sulfur cosmos, creeping dayflowers, and white-flowered carpenter’s country along the scenic Metasequoia Road. Near the traditional play yard, a newly created 1,100㎡ flower field features Hongdaepsari and cosmos, offering a dreamy landscape ideal for photography.
Samrak Ecological Park offers perennial grasses and sulfur cosmos, while lotus flowers add elegance to ponds near parking areas.
(Image: City of Busan)
Daejeo Ecological Park is alive with perennial verbena and cosmos, painting the park in shades of purple and pink.
Macdo Ecological Park boasts a massive 125,000㎡ lotus pond near Shindeok Wetland. A wooden deck trail allows visitors to walk right up to the blooming lotus flowers. Along the Nakdonggang 30-ri embankment trail, also known as Lee Bokkot Road, walkers can experience the full charm of this natural haven.
The city encourages residents and visitors to take a peaceful stroll through these lush parks and enjoy a refreshing escape from the summer heat, right in the heart of the city.