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

12.1Km 2025-04-08

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))

12.1Km 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.

Keimyung Art Center (계명아트센터)

12.1Km 2021-06-10

1095, Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
053-580-6600

Keimyung Art Center covers an area of 10,000 square meters with three above ground floors and two basement floors. It is equipped with 1,954 seats and cutting-edge stage facilities for hosting diverse genres of performance arts like operas, musicals, concerts, plays, and dance. Since its opening in October 2008, the center has been greatly contributing in facilitating communication with a broad audience and increasing cultural opportunities for Daegu citizens. The center also arranges various social restoration and educational programs.

Palgongsan Cable Car (팔공산 케이블카)

12.1Km 2025-03-26

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.

Geumgang Station Rail Café (Banyawol Lotus Village Cooperative) (금강역 레일 카페(반야월 연꽃마을 협동조합))

12.2Km 2024-02-15

153 Geumgang-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu

Geumgang Station Rail Café, located right next to Geumgang Station on the Daegu Line, is a unique café housed in two Saemaeul-ho train cars. It offers affordable coffee and beverages, along with muffins and cookies made from lotus roots. Adjacent to the café is a lotus field, and during the summer, the beauty of blooming lotus reaches its peak.

Uniqlo - Daegu Daecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 대구대천)

12.5Km 2024-04-18

113, Jincheon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

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E-Mart - Gyeongsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 경산)

12.5Km 2024-04-17

227, Oksan-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Daegu Donghwasa Temple (동화사(대구))

12.6Km 2023-11-14

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.

Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital (계명대학교 동산병원)

12.9Km 2025-07-07

1035 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

Established in 1899 as Daegu's first Western medical institution, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital is a cutting-edge, eco-friendly facility offering 37 specialties. It features top centers for cancer, robotic surgery, cardiocerebrovascular diseases, and organ transplants. In 2023, it won the Medical Korea Award for cancer care. The International Healthcare Center has been providing personalized services to international patients since 1967.

Daegu Spa Valley (대구 스파밸리)

13.2Km 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.

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