Yongyeonsa Temple (Daegu) (용연사(대구))

11.5 Km 42255 2024-02-15

260 Yongyeonsa-gil, Okpo-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

The name Yongyeonsa has its roots in a legend: a dragon is said to have ascended from the pond at the temple's entrance, leading to the name Yongyeon ("yong" means "dragon" and "yeon" means "pond" in Korean). This temple is renowned as one of the sites that enshrine the Buddha's sarira (relics). Inside Yongyeonsa, the ordination platform holds special significance as the resting place of the Buddha's sarira, where rituals are conducted. This symbolizes the enduring presence of the Buddha. The approach to Yongyeonsa Temple is through a forest-rich path, offering an experience akin to a forest bathing. This path also doubles as a hiking trail leading up to Biseulsan Mountain.

Cheongdo Hanok School (청도한옥학교)

11.7 Km 9620 2021-08-13

156, Yangjeong-gil, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-373-8555

Located on the slopes of Namsan Mountain, the Cheongdo Hanok School is an educational center for carpenters who specialize in hanok (traditional Korean architecture).

Hanok buildings hold cultural and historical values and the school has been gaining in popularity not only among carpenters, but also those who are interested in enjoying and upholding Korea's proud architectural history. The entrance of the school is marked with a large traditional "Neowa" (a house roofed with thick, unfinished shingles of pine) that immediately catches the eye.

The school provides three types of courses. There is a basic carpentry course to teach people how to make wooden objects and structures, a course to nurture professional carpenters, and a course to teach carpenters how to build Hanok. The school’s hands-on programs offer visitors a chance to make a traditional Korean window and to saw and plane wood. There are cultural programs for children as well. Children, along with their parents, can make rice cake by pounding rice with a large hammer, bake sweet potatoes, or join a seminar on traditional Korean houses. The cultural programs change with each season.

Daegu Art Museum (대구미술관)

11.8 Km 9088 2023-01-05

40, Misulgwan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-7900

Daegu Art Museum is a municipal museum supported by the Daegu Municipal Government. The museum holds exhibitions to promote Daegu's art advancement through the study of the art's historical value. The museum also has planned exhibitions introducing the social and artistic issues of the times and the leading trends in the art scene through domestic and overseas exchanges.

Diverse performances and events such as academic programs and lectures with famous professors are offered to children, teens and citizens of all ages. The Art Information Center on the third floor within the museum library is where visitors can read art-related books or rest at the lounge.

Grand opening: May 26, 2011

Suseongmot Lake Resort (수성못 유원지)

11.9 Km 54639 2023-10-16

35-5, Yonghak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-666-2863

Suseongmot Lake Resort is located at the foot of the northwest side of Yongjibong Peak (altitude 629 meters) in Beommul-dong and offers outstanding scenery including gently sloping mountains along with Suseongmot Lake. The resort is centered around Suseongmot Lake, established in 1925 with 700,000 pondage in a circumference of 2,020 meters. The total area of the park is 218,000 ㎡.

Suseongmot Lake is an artificial lake created in 1925 during the Japanese colonial period to supply water for agriculture to rural areas. Today, it is no longer used for agricultural purposes, but has been turned into a resting area. Nearby the lake is Suseong Land which houses benches, walking paths, a ferry dock, and entertainment facilities such as a Viking ship, bumper cars, and merry-go-round. In addition, visitors can enjoy a duck boat ride, view of Dusanpokpo Falls and other exciting places perfect for excursions. The lake has a music fountain that operates four times a day from May to October.

Suseong Artpia (수성아트피아)

11.9 Km 26822 2021-04-09

180, Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-668-1800

Suseong Artpia, opened in May 2007, is a major art center in Daegu. It has specialized, independent spaces for housing performances, exhibitions, and art camps. The art center’s facade was designed to resemble a crane flying away with its wings stretched out in order to promote the image of Muhaksan Mountain (named as such because its shape is reminiscent of a flying crane or hak), the mountain on which the center is located. When viewed from the sides however, the center is shaped like a ship, as it was once the site of a large pond. With such an impressive exterior further highlighted by impressive lighting at night, water fountains, and landscaping, Suseong Artpia has become a rising attraction of Daegu. The center is equipped with a mega concert hall that can accommodate diverse genres of performing arts such as an opera, musical, ballet, theater, dance, music concert, and more.

Daegu International Jazz Festival (DIJF) (대구국제재즈축제)

12.0 Km 7576 2022-11-08

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First opened in 2008, Daegu International Jazz Festival (DIJF) invites visitors to enjoy jazz music all throughout the city. The festival not only aims at celebrating jazz music, but also other genres such as rock, folk, and trending music. With fringe performances and various other events, DIJF is filled with activities everyone will love.

Yongjibong (용지봉)

12.2 Km 7491 2020-05-29

9, Deulan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-783-8558

Yongjibong Restaurant serves champum hanu (Korean beef) certified by the government of Gyeongsangbuk-do and jointly developed by Yeungnam University and Gyeongsangbuk-do Livestock Cooperative. The traditional Korean course meal and champum hanu course meal are particularly delicious.

Hotel Ariana (호텔 아리아나)

12.3 Km 17843 2021-01-22

27, Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-763-9000

Located right next to Daegu Suseong Recreation Area, Hotel Ariana's interior is decorated in a European-style with deep blue shades of trees and a Western-style service attending to its business guests for a comfortable vacation. The hotel offers a modern European interior in each of the 50 guest rooms; Daegu's first authentic European draft beer, brewed conveniently at the hotel; and a number of events and concerts held at the Suseong Lakeshore nearby for a beautifully memorable trip.

Biseulsan Recreational Forest (비슬산자연휴양림)

12.4 Km 46228 2024-02-07

99 Iryeonseonsa-gil, Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
+82-53-659-4400

Biseulsan Recreational Forest is located near Daegyeonbong Peak, between Johwabong and Gwanggibong Peaks, and is beautiful all year round. The largest charm of this forest is the ability to enjoy the beautiful scenery in comfort thanks to the amenities. The valley features many uniquely shaped rocks. Every year in late spring, the field near the summit of Biseulsan Mountain blooms with wildflowers. The forest is a popular location for youth retreats during school vacations. Additional facilities include cabins, a campground, pond, and more.

Apsan Cable Car (Apsan Observatory) (앞산 케이블카(앞산 전망대))

12.4 Km 16932 2023-11-17

574-114 Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-656-2994

Apsan Observatory, located in Nam-gu, is a famous tourist attraction in Daegu that offers a panoramic view of the city. Apsan Observatory's architecture has been praised for combining the city, nature, history, and future. Besides being a tourist attraction, it also serves as a place where Daegu citizens learn about their city.

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