A Golden Hour Sakura Encounter at Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond

#cherryblossom25 #gyeongju As the sun began its descent over Gyeongju, we found ourselves wandering through Donggung Palace just as the Sakura trees reached their peak bloom. The fading golden light set the pink blossoms ablaze, their delicate petals catching fire with every breeze that rippled across Wolji Pond. We joined photographers and couples along the water’s edge, where the wooden pavilions stood silhouetted against a cotton-candy sky, their reflections shimmering among fallen petals floating on the pond’s surface. The scene felt stolen from a Joseon-era painting—where history and nature conspired to create magic. Pro tip: Visit during the last hour before sunset when the crowds thin and the lanterns begin to glow, doubling the romance of this UNESCO-listed site.