Belfast: Into the Filming Locations of Fantasy

Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland since 1920, is situated along the ocean in the northeast of the Ireland Island and in the southwest of the Port Belfast. The place is covered by temperate marine climate, which explains its ample rainfall and fog in winter and an average annual temperature of 9-19°C. From here, you can head for various filming locations of the popular TV series Game of Thrones, whose popularity can partly be attributed to its grand and breathtaking filming scenes.

Tollymore Forest Park debuted in the 1st episode of Season 1. The park was built in 1955, as the first national forest park in Northern Ireland. Decorated with prominent rocks, bridges and caves, the park looks like a fairyland. Travelers addicted to hiking, outdoor activities and nature are recommended to have a walk along the creek, explore the caves to feel the charm of the forest park.

Ballintoy Harbour located on the Antrim Coast appeared in the 2nd episode of Season 2. The popularity of the TV series has attracted many fans for visits, and the harbour is waiting with stills, which enable visitors to experience the scene from the show. With azure-colored sea, greenish landscape and numerous fishing spots, the harbour is an ideal destination for outdoor lovers.

Bregagh Road, known as the King's Road in the show, is actually a countryside road with a long history in Northern Ireland. The 4-km-long road between two lines of beech trees planted by the Stuart family in the 1750s looks like a time tunnel extending towards the endless future. The beech trees on both sides tilt towards the middle part, making the mingled leaves appear as a vault and contributing to the magical atmosphere of the road.