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

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

13.6Km 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.

Apsan Mountain Haeneomi Observatory (앞산 해넘이전망대)

13.7Km 2023-08-28

Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-664-2783

Apsan Mountain Haeneomi Observatory, where you can see the scenery of Daegu along with the sunset, is located in Apsan Ppallaeteo Park in Nam-gu. Incorporating the history and symbolism of Apsan Ppallaeteo Park, the observatory's design embodies laundry wring. The ramp leading to the observatory is perfect for walking as you can see the panoramic view of Apsan Mountain and the surrounding landscape.

Uniqlo - Daegu Gamsam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 대구감삼)

13.9Km 2024-04-23

1640, Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

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Daegu Spa Valley (대구 스파밸리)

14.0Km 2024-02-29

891 Gachang-ro, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
+82-1688-8511

Daegu Spa Valley is a year-round water park offering various water attractions and hot springs. It features a 250m lazy river pool, Speed Slides, Jungle Aqua, hot spring saunas, Aqua Play, and both indoor and outdoor water playgrounds. There are water park experience programs available for day trips or overnight stays.

Himart - Songhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 송현점)

14.2Km 2024-04-18

244, Guma-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

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Damu Foodville Welfare Center (다무푸드빌 복지관)

14.4Km 2021-03-22

Daegudae-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-53-851-8002

This is a Korean cuisine located in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried pork. Enjoy a variety of Korean dishes at reasonable prices.

Olive Young - Daegu Gamsamdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대구감삼DI)

15.0Km 2024-04-18

130, Waryong-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

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Homeplus - Seongseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 성서)

15.6Km 2024-04-22

1467, Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

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Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram) (군위 아미타여래삼존 석굴)

16.1Km 2021-11-12

24, Namsan 4-gil, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-383-8032

At the Hantijae Peak of Palgongsan Mountain in Daegu, is the Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto, referred to as "the 2nd Seokguram Grotto". This grotto, designated as a National Treasure, is a natural cave on a sheer cliff. There is the beautiful Amitabul Buddha, the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The cave is 4.25 meters wide and 4.3 meters long, and is located 20 meters above the ground. This grotto is the progenitor of the Gyeongju Seokgulam Grotto, preceding the construction of Seokguram grotto by 100 years. It has been designated as a world cultural heritage.

The square-shaped ceiling is highest in the middle of the chamber. The Amitabul Buddha sits in the center with the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion flanking its left and right sides. The main Buddha is very refined and graceful with short hair and a divine smile on its face, sitting with crossed legs in a full-lotus posture.

Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군))

16.2Km 2025-04-08

Namsan-ri, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-880-8300

Palgongsan Mountain is located south of the Taebaek Mountain Range where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain stands high and stretches out like a folding screen. Near the top of the mountain, the granite protrudes in an odd shape creating a tall, grand geographical feature of the mountain. Furthermore, every valley is decorated with an exquisite rock face and lush forest adding to the mountain's reputation. Palgongsan Mountain was designated as a National Park in December 2023. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.

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