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Sunset

Ginkgo Golden Hour

Watch the sun dip below the horizon while surrounded by a canopy of ginkgo trees.

Best time: 17:32About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:47

    Dori Village Ginkgo Tree Forest

    Arrive at Dori Village Ginkgo Tree Forest. The village operates food and specialty markets, so grab a local snack or drink to enjoy while you wait.

  2. 17:17

    Dori Village Ginkgo Tree Forest

    Find a spot under the ginkgo trees where you can see the western sky. The trees provide a natural frame for the view.

  3. 17:32

    Dori Village Ginkgo Tree Forest

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light from 16:53 will have bathed the forest in warm tones, leading into the final moments of daylight at 17:32.

  4. 18:02

    Dori Village Ginkgo Tree Forest

    Stay a while longer as the light fades. The village atmosphere lingers, and it is a peaceful time to reflect or take more photos in the twilight.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW on this date. Position yourself with the trees in the foreground and the open western sky behind them for the best composition.

Check before you go

  • Check the operating hours of the food and specialty markets in Dori Village Ginkgo Tree Forest to ensure they are open when you arrive.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gyeongju (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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