Railway Forest & The Garden of Fire
철길숲 & 불의정원 · Gyeongbuk · Theme parks & experiences
A 4.3-kilometer stretch of railroad between Hyoja Station and the old Pohang Station that fell into disuse after nearly 100 years of operation due to the opening of the KTX Pohang Station in 2015. The railroad track runs through residential areas to create an urban forest, and water features like wall streams, musical fountains, and steel artworks began to attract tourists, creating a prime example of future-oriented urban regeneration and green ecological city plan. The Garden of Fire came about as a natural gas spring from 200-meter under sea level was ignited during the construction work for the Railway Forest. The flame was expected to be extinguished, but as the flame persisted, a garden was built around the flame to create a unique view.
| Type | Theme parks & experiences |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongbuk |
| Hours | Open all year round |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Parking | Not available |
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What's on nearby
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Pohang Steel Art Festival
- Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026Pohang International Fireworks Festival
