Daegu Donghwasa Temple (동화사(대구))

13.3Km 2025-08-11

1 Donghwasa 1-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

Donghwasa Temple is located on the south side of Palgongsan Mountain, about 22 km northeast of Daegu. It was built by Monk Geukdal in the 15th year of King Soji’s reign (AD 493). The original name of the temple was Yugasa Temple, but Simjiwangsa rebuilt the temple under King Heungdeok (r. AD 826-836) and named it Donghwasa Temple, which means "the paulownia tree blooms even in winter," in reference to the blooming trees around the temple. Most of the present temple buildings were constructed between 1723 and 1732.

Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(동화사지구))

13.8Km 2025-08-11

1 Donghwasa 1-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

Palgongsan National Park is located close to Palgongsan Mountain, one of the larger mountains in the Taebaek Mountain Range. Palgongsan Mountain is located 20 kilometers northeast from downtown Daegu, where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain has three peaks in a row: Birobong Peak (1192.3 meters) in the center and Dongbong (aka ‘Mitabong,’ 1,155 meters) and Seobong (aka ‘Samseongbong,’ 1,150 meters) on each side.

The park is within the administrative district of Dong-gu, with Daegu and four towns along its border, including Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsan-si, and Chilgok-gun. A number of Buddhist temples including Donghwasa, the headquarters of the 9th Buddhist Parish, are located in the area.

The park has numerous rocks and valleys and is carpeted with azaleas in the spring. In the autumn many visitors flock to the park to admire the fall leaves on the trees lining the 16.3-kilometer-long roadway that runs through the park. With vibrant green leaves in spring and a delicate snowscape in the winter, Palgongsan Mountain is an attractive destination for visitors throughout the year.

Palgongsan Nature Park (Gatbawi District) (팔공산자연공원(갓바위지구))

13.8Km 2024-02-29

6-1 Palgongsan-ro 199-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-939-0080

Palgongsan Nature Park, located in the Taebaek Mountain Range, features three peaks: Birobong Peak (1,192m), Yeombulbong Peak (1,042m), and Seobong Peak (1,150m). This mountain area boasts stunning rock formations and valleys. At an elevation of 852 meters on Gwanbong Peak, the Gatbawi Rock is renowned for fulfilling wishes. Other attractions include Donghwasa Temple, the Palgongsan Cable Car, and the Donghwasa Tourist Complex.

Sanchae Restaurant (산채식당)

13.9Km 2024-02-28

72, Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
053-985-4082

Sanchae Restaurant is a wild vegetable Korean restaurant situated at the entrance of Palgongsan Cable Car. Since its opening in 1995, the restaurant has passed onto its second generation, maintaining the authentic flavors that have defined its success. With a commitment to recreating traditional homemade meals, Sanchae Restaurant uses self-cultivated vegetables, perilla seeds, garlic, chili pepper powder, and homemade fermented condiments. Among its signature dishes, the sannamul bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap) stands out, showcasing a delightful blend of seven namuls (salad) seasoned with a savory soy sauce.

Palgongsan Cable Car (팔공산 케이블카)

14.0Km 2025-08-12

51 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

Palgongsan Cable Car takes visitors a ride on an ascending slope, offering both thrill and beautiful views. The cable car's landing platform is at the top of Sinnimbong Peak of Palgongsan Mountain. This peak is considered one of the most famous prayer spots, together with the ritual alter on Birobong Peak and the Buddha statue on the eastern Gatbawi Rock.

Daegu Safety Theme Park (대구시민안전테마파크)

14.0Km 2021-07-08

1155, Palgongsan-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-980-7770

Daegu Safety Theme Park was established to provide citizens with education on safety measures in an emergency situation. The theme park has experience stations set up to demonstrate accidents one can encounter in their everyday life and provides an opportunity to exercise simulated safety drills. Noteworthy exhibition halls that provide practical and useful safety information include the Subway Safety Exhibition, Mountain Safety Exhibition, and Earthquake Safety Exhibition. All of the facilities throughout the park, including the exhibition halls and the safety education theater, are designed to emphasize the importance of safety.

Mt. Palgong Hot Spring Tourist Hotel (팔공산온천관광호텔(온천))

14.1Km 2024-02-28

11 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

Mt. Palgong Hot Spring Tourist Hotel is nestled near Birobong Peak of Palgongsan Mountain. It features a hot spring bath with sodium chloride alkaline water (pH 8.0), sourced from 687 meters below the granite surface of a nearby valley. The spring water, at a temperature of 28.9 ℃, is renowned for its properties that soothe the skin, enhance blood circulation, and relieve fatigue. The facility includes hot and cold baths, jet benches for water massages, a sauna, and open-air baths. Additionally, the surrounding Palgongsan Mountain area boasts numerous tourist attractions, including Donghwasa Temple, a cable car, and various hiking trails.

Palgongsan National Park (Eunhaesa Temple Section) (팔공산국립공원 - 은해사지구)

14.2Km 2025-04-08

Geojo-gil, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-8031

Located east of Daegu downtown, Palgongsan Mountain (1,192.3m) was called both Jungaksan and Buaksan Mountain during the Silla period. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.

Daegu Stadium (대구스타디움)

14.3Km 2022-06-30

180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-8300

Daegu Stadium is a sports stadium located in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu in Daegu. Construction of the stadium began on July 28, 1997 and was completed on May 20, 2001. Its roof is designed to resemble a globe, incorporating the beautiful curves found in the roofs of traditional Korean houses.

The stadium seats approximately 66,000 people and is suitable for hosting large-scale international sports games and 74% of the seats are protected by a Teflon-coated overhang. The 47,407 square meter stadium has three stories below ground and three above ground floors and is built on a 512,479 square meters of land just 9 kilometers southeast of the city’s downtown area.

Stadium facilities include a gymnasium, baseball field, indoor ice rink, horseback riding track, tennis court, fitness center, shooting range, archery range, skateboard park, and an indoor jogging course. There are smaller buildings for taekwondo, judo, and rock climbing.

Daegu Stadium has hosted a number of 2002 FIFA World Cup matches; Senegal vs. Denmark (June 6), Slovenia vs. South Africa (June 8), Korea vs. U.S.A. (June 10) and Korea vs. Republic of Turkiye (June 29).

Homeplus Stores - Dongchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 동촌)

14.5Km 2024-04-23

127, Dongchon-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu

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