🌳🎬This tree in Cheongju is so red! A 900-year-old ginkgo tree + filming location of "Dark Glory"—the atmosphere is amazing! 🎬🌳

#NovemberDestinations2025 Arriving at Cheongju Central Park, I finally saw the legendary "Duck's Foot Tree"! This ginkgo tree is over 900 years old! Standing under it, I was truly awestruck by its massive canopy, feeling as small as an ant. 🐜 The best part is, this is where Wen Tongyin (Song Hye-kyo) and Zhu Ruzheng learned Go in the drama "Dark Glory"! Although there's no Go board now, the atmosphere of the park is exactly the same. Sitting under the tree, feeling the breeze, my mind was filled with scenes from the drama. In autumn, when the whole tree turns golden, it's absolutely stunning, but even now, with its lush green leaves, its vitality is breathtaking. This is a must-visit in Cheongju! ⸻ 📝Cheongju Central Park Photo Tips (Super Useful!) • 📸 Must-Take Photo for K-Drama Fans: There are many elderly people playing Go in the park. Find a bench, sit down, and take a photo of your back—you'll instantly look like the protagonist of a "Dark Glory" poster! • 🍂 Best Season: Highly recommended from late October to mid-November. The entire tree turns a vibrant golden yellow, carpeting the ground in a stunning display – it's almost unreal! • 🦆 Look for the Duck Feet Tree: This tree is called the "Duck Feet Tree" (압각수) because its leaves resemble duck feet. It's a symbol of Cheongju, so don't go to the wrong one! • 🥞 Must-Try Sweet Cookies: Next to the park is the famous "Seongan Street (Seongnae-ro)." Be sure to queue for the super famous "Joljol Sweet Cookies" (쫄쫄호떡) – crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they're incredibly delicious! • 🏙️ Visit the Iron Pagoda: Next to the park is the national treasure-level "Dragon Head Temple Site Iron Pagoda," a thousand-year-old historical site. Remember to take a picture! This tree truly has a spiritual aura. If you want to relive a famous scene from a Korean drama and experience the power of a thousand-year-old sacred tree, you absolutely can't miss it! 🌳♟️✨