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Kim Kwangseok-gil Street (김광석 길 (김광석다시그리기길))

Kim Kwangseok-gil Street (김광석 길 (김광석다시그리기길))

15.7Km    2024-11-27

2238, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-218-1053

Kim Kwangseok-gil Street is a mural street near Bangcheon Market in the neighborhood where musician Kim Kwang-seok used to live prior to his passing. The 350 meter-long wall has statues and murals depicting his life and music. Every autumn, the area of Bangcheon Market and Dongseongno hosts a “Kim Kwang-seok Singing Contest” in his memory.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series"Hyde Jekyll, Me"
The place where Robin and Ha-na go on a last date together is Kim Kwangseok-gil Street, a series of alleyways next to Bangcheon Market adorned with murals dedicated to the legendary singer Kim Kwang-Seok. It also features many famous cafés and restaurants, so it is a popular date spot.

Daegu Duryu Park (대구두류공원)

15.9Km    2023-01-05

161, Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-7481

Daegu Duryu Park was built near Duryusan and Geumbongsan mountains in 1977. The park encompasses the area of Duryusan Mountain including E-World all the way to Geumbongsan Mountain behind Daegu Culture and Arts Center. The name Duryusan came from the fact that the mountain is spread out in a circular form. The total size of the park is approximately 1.7 million ㎡ at a x_height of 135 meters above sea level. Various statues and memorials including 2ㆍ28 Memorial Tower that commemorates the high school students who started the 4ㆍ19 Revolution, as well as a statue of Yi Sang-hwa and more can be found along the Duryu Park circular road. After the opening on October 1977, the park added a soccer field, a baseball field and other recreational facilities as well as private libraries that provide convenience to the citizens.

Bongsan Culture Street (봉산문화거리)

Bongsan Culture Street (봉산문화거리)

16.0Km    2025-01-09

38, Bongsanmunhwa-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-425-6845

Bongsan Culture Street is a landmark culture & arts place in Daegu. The street, which stretches all the way from Daegu Hakwon to Bongsan Yukgeori (six-way intersection), has over 20 galleries of various sizes.

It was 1991 when the small alley with several art galleries started to turn into a breeding ground for culture and the arts. Soon after, the street was officially designated ‘Bongsan Culture Street’ and subsequently, the roads were neatly paved, artistic street lamps were installed, and streetside gardens were created. With the opening of Bongsan Culture Center and Cultural House for Teens, the street became increasingly frequently by citizens, not just professional artists.

At Bongsan Culture Street, artwork os on display throughout the year and every October (when the Bongsan Art Festival is held) the whole street is filled with artistic passion.

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu (미성당 납작만두)

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu (미성당 납작만두)

16.0Km    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.

E-World 83 Tower (이월드 83타워)

E-World 83 Tower (이월드 83타워)

16.1Km    2024-10-23

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

83 Tower is a symbol of Daegu and offers an incredible view of the entire city. The tower also has a revolving restaurant and Sky Lounge, offering top cuisine and night views of the city.

Bongsan Cultural Center (봉산문화회관)

16.2Km    2022-12-26

77, Bongsanmunhwa-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-3500

Bongsan Cultural Center is a comprehensive culture and arts complex located on Bongsan Culture Street in downtown Daegu. The center serves to provide cultural entertainment to the community as well as contribute to the development of traditional culture and local art. The center also provides opportunities for the public to participate in well-being recreational activities and acquire life-long education related to culture and arts.

The center has five modern exhibition halls (Exhibition Hall No. 1-4 and Art Space) and two performance halls (Gaon Hall with 442 seats and Space Raon with 90 seats). As the center is located near Banwoldang Station (Daegu Subway Line 1), it is easily accessible by public transportation.

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

16.2Km    2025-06-27

36 Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-248-9998

The Daegu Chimac Festival celebrates the beloved Korean combination of chicken and beer, a pairing appreciated worldwide thanks to K-dramas. While this combo is enjoyable year-round, it‘s especially delightful on hot summer nights. Known for its scorching summer heat, Daegu, nicknamed “Daefrica” due to its high temperatures, hosts the Chimac Festival every summer. The festival runs from day to night, featuring the popular Chimac Ice Pub, where attendees can cool their feet in icy water while enjoying chicken and beer. The Premium Chimac Club offers EDM parties and performances by various artists.

◎ Age Requirement for Drinking at the Chimac Festival!
Per Korean law, purchasing alcoholic drinks is limited to people aged 19 or over. In order to drink beer, you must have your ID card or (a copy of) your passport.

Stay Ji-an [Korea Quality]스테이 지안[한국관광 품질인증]

Stay Ji-an [Korea Quality]스테이 지안[한국관광 품질인증]

16.2Km    2023-05-23

72-3, Dalgubeol-daero 447-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-10-2643-8779

Stay Ji-an is a quiet and cozy hanok stay in downtown Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, which specializes in showing the tranquility of hanok life to foreigners in Korea. The accommodation comprises a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom - the last of which boasts a cypress wood bathtub, where guests can soak away their cares amid the subtle scent of cypress. A European-style brunch breakfast is provided, although guests can choose to replace the breakfast with wine.

Daebaek Sonkalguksu (대백손칼국수)

16.2Km    2020-04-24

114, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-423-2792

Daebaek Sonkalguksu is a popular son kalguksu (hand-pulled noodles) restaurant in Daegu. The restaurant also serves complimentary boribap (barley rice) and doenjang (soybean paste).

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

16.3Km    2021-04-29

180, Yaoeeumakdang-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-6450

Opened on September 29, 2000, the Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall is Korea’s largest single music hall. Due to its convenient location in picturesque Duryu Park, the music hall is a popular venue for performing arts and cultural events. Its expansive open-air grassy plaza has a capacity of 27,000 people.

The music hall is available for rent and can accommodate any type of performance: concerts, plays, musicals, opera, and more.