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Daegu Dalseong Park (대구 달성공원)

Daegu Dalseong Park (대구 달성공원)

7.6 Km    33460     2023-11-14

35 Dalseonggongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-7350

Daegu Dalseong Park is the oldest outdoor leisure place in Daegu. The park was once a fortress location of Dalgubeol, a tribal country of the Three Kingdoms Era. The area was established as a park in 1905, and in 1965, the city of Daegu transformed the park into the well-organized leisure area loved by citizens and visitors today. Within the park is Historical Monument Gwanpungnu Pavilion, built in 1601 and moved from the entrance of Gyeongsanggamyeon to the park in 1906.

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu (미성당 납작만두)

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu (미성당 납작만두)

7.8 Km    26963     2024-02-27

93 Myeongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
053-255-0742

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu, opened in 1963, is a second-generation napjak mandu (flat mandu) specialty shop operating with pride in its taste and tradition. Their menu includes jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles), ramyeon (instant noodles), udon, and napjak mandu. The mandu is filled with chives and glass noodles, topped with green onions as a garnish. This napjak mandu is a unique culinary experience, listed among Daegu's top 10 foods exclusive to the region.

Seomun Market & Seomun Night Market (대구 서문시장 & 서문시장 야시장)

7.9 Km    66084     2023-11-17

45 Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-256-6341

Seomun Market opened in its current location in the 1920s after reclaiming the Cheonhwangdangji Reservoir, but it has a much longer history. In the Joseon dynasty, Seomun Market was one of three major markets in the nation. It was called Seomun Market because it was located on the west side of the Daegu Fortress. Despite relocating, the alleyways of the original market still feature names of the items available there, such as Hongdukkae Pancake and Chicken Pancake Alley. Textile-related goods are the main products available now, but they also offer a little bit of everything else, including silk goods, dry goods, undershirts, crafts, dishes, clothes, and dried seafood.

Apsan Cafe Street (앞산카페거리)

8.0 Km    1     2023-11-17

191 Daemyeongnam-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-627-1337

Apsan Cafe Street is filled with cafes of all different types. From houses modified into a cafe, restaurants, and gallery cafes, there are more than 40 coffee shops along the street. Most are cafes serving coffee, sandwichs, and desserts, but there are also restaurants serving pizza, pasta, and steak as well as Japanese food, pubs and pie shops. The street is perfect for couples going on a date or families looking for sweets. Attractions nearby include Apsan Park and Anjirang Gopchang Alley for a place to eat, drink and rest. Anjirang Station (Daegu Subway Line 1) is also 5-10 minutes away on foot.

House of Missionary Chamness (선교사챔니스주택)

8.3 Km    19673     2022-09-06

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

House of Missionary Chamness was the home of American Christian missionary Chamness and his family. It was built in the Western-style and provides a glimpse into the daily life of American missionaries in Korea. The house, a simple building in comparison with the houses of America at the time, is now considered a very important treasure of Korea's modern history. The building has been converted into a small museum using artifacts from the missionaries to bring the past to life.

House of Missionary Blair (선교사블레어주택)

House of Missionary Blair (선교사블레어주택)

8.3 Km    2312     2019-11-27

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

The House of Missionary Blair was built in in the 1910's for his time of missionary work in Korea, but has been converted into a history museum and education center. The two-story red brick building has maintained its original construction, with only minor changes having been made over the years. The house is very representative of its time, with a brick chimney rising over the roof, and wooden flooring inside. The first floor was made up of a veranda, reception room, living room, bedrooms, dining room and kitchen. The second floor featured bedrooms and a bathroom. The windows can be opened both at the top and the bottom, and the veranda was used as a sunroom. The House of Missionary Blair is a great example of American architecture from the 1900's.

Daegu Motorcycle Street (대구 오토바이골목)

Daegu Motorcycle Street (대구 오토바이골목)

8.3 Km    18656     2021-02-09

Ingyo-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-627-1337

Daegu Motorcycle Street is located in Ingyo-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu along Sijangbuk-ro. The street was originally a creek lined with houses, but in 1953 the creek was covered over and made into a paved road. Gas stations and stores selling automotive parts sprung up, turning the area into a thriving commercial district. In 1961, the first motorcycle store opened its doors and was quickly followed by several more.

Currently there are 40 motorcycle stores, making this 200-meter-long street one of Daegu’s most unique shopping areas. Shoppers can find a vast array of new and secondhand motorcycles both domestic and imported, as well as a wide selection of motorcycle parts and accessories.

Old GuAm-seo-won

Old GuAm-seo-won

8.3 Km    16854     2021-04-09

492-58, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-428-9980

Old Guam Seowon is a traditional Korean guesthouse located between Dongseong-ro and Seomun Market in Daegu. With land area of 2,300㎡, it has a total of six guestrooms, a shared living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The house has a large yard where guests can play various traditional Korean games such as "tuho" and "jaegichagi." In the backyard, guests can shoot arrows and try on traditional Korean clothes. Both the guestrooms and bathrooms were remodeled to have some of the modern conveniences. If you want, you can cook at the shared kitchen. Bread and cup noodles are served for breakfast. Situated in a residential area downtown, it's both quiet and very conveniently located for those planning to tour the city. Nearby popular tourist destinations include E-World, Daegu Nature Park & Spa Valley, Seomun Market, Gukchaebosang Memorial Park, and Kim Gwangseok-gil Street, with easy public transportation to and from the downtown area.

Romance Papa (로맨스빠빠)

Romance Papa (로맨스빠빠)

8.3 Km    0     2024-04-01

492-6 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

This cafe is located near Seomun Market and Seomun Market Station on Daegu Subway Line 3. It is a hanok renovated with a retro and classic interior. Wooden doors and mother-of-pearl shelves between the seats create an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation, as if visiting a Korean grandmother's house. There are also seats in the yard where one can have coffee and dessert while enjoying the unique atmosphere of a hanok. The place has drinks and desserts made with various fruits and pour-over coffee. The signature menu here is called Perpetual Snow. It's similar to Einspänner, but it's topped with its own unique cream, so it's nutty and sweet. Visitors can also enjoy ade and smoothies with peach pulp in the summer.

Dongsan Cheongna Hill (동산청라언덕)

Dongsan Cheongna Hill (동산청라언덕)

8.3 Km    171     2023-11-23

2029 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-627-1337

Cheongna Hill is the place where Christian missionaries resided during the early 20 century, planting many ivies along the site. It is also called Dongsan Cheongna Hill for being on the eastern side of Daegu's center. There are many attractions in this beautiful garden including Chamness’ House, Switzer’s House, Blair’s House, 90 stairs, Daegu 3.1 Independence Movement Road, Daegu's first western apple tree, a memorial stone inscribed with the song "Thinking of My Friend” , and the cemetery of the missionaries and their family. Cheongna Hill is also the starting point of Daegu's Street Tour Course 2 as well as a popular drama film location.