Dongsan Cheongna Hill (동산청라언덕)

16.2Km 2025-10-24

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.

House of Missionary Switze (선교사스윗즈주택)

16.2Km 2024-08-05

2029 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

The House of Missionary Switze served as home for a host of American missionaries. Built between 1906 and 1910, the home is a Western-style structure with two above-ground floors and one basement level. In 1981, the house was used as company housing for doctors at the nearby Dongsan Hospital, at which point changes were made to the interior and exterior of the house. It was later changed into a missionary museum, displaying items used by the missionaries who lived in.

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

16.3Km 2025-10-23

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.

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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.

Bongsan Cultural Center (봉산문화회관)

16.3Km 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.

Bongsan Culture Street (봉산문화거리)

16.4Km 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.

National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원)

16.4Km 2025-10-23

532 Yuhak-ro, Seokjeok-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-977-8773

Sitting at the foot of Yuhaksan Mountain (839 meters above sea level) in Seokjeok-myeon, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok is a national forest education center run by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Danuri Trail, created along the reservoir, is a barrier-free boardwalk trail designed to accommodate everyone, including the disabled. So anyone can enjoy the forest. It takes approx. two hours on any trail, including the Danuri Trail. The center runs forest education programs targeting various age groups, including children and the elderly. Families with kids can have a joyful time at the Tori Toddler Forest Experience Center. There are also various other facilities, such as the VR Experience Hall, Tori Kids Cafe, Book Cafe, and accommodations.

Korea Medical Institute Daegu Branch ((재)한국의학연구소 대구분사무소)

16.5Km 2025-10-23

B1-B2, 20 Jungang-daero 66-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 43 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value.
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.

Korean Traditional Culture Center (한국전통문화체험관)

16.5Km 2025-10-23

13-5 Dalgubeol-daero 527-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-666-4930

Momyeongjae is an ancestral shrine built by the Dureung Doo clan to honor Doo Sa-chung, who had joined the Ming Dynasty's reinforcement troops during the Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea, 1592) and later became naturalized in Joseon Dynasty. The name 'Momyeongjae' means 'longing for the Ming Dynasty,' expressing Doo Sa-chung's affection for his home country.
Doo Sa-chung, who was from Duling, China, went to Joseon under the command of General Li Rusong from the Ming Dynasty. Doo Sa-chung took the position titled Suryuk Jihoek Jusa and was responsible for selecting locations to establish a stronghold in consideration of the terrain. As a senior adviser to Li Rusong, he closely discussed strategies and tactics with the Joseon army as well.
When the war was over, Doo Sa-chung returned to China but went to Joseon again during the Jeongyujaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea, 1597). He brought his two sons -- Doo San and Doo Il-geon -- along with his brother-in-law, Admiral Chen Lin. When the war was over, Doo Sa-chung and his two sons naturalized in Joseon. The government of Joseon granted him land, which is the current Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park area.
When the Gyeongsang Gamyeong (Gyeongsang provincial office) was relocated to this area, Doo Sa-chung offered his land to the government and moved to Gyesan-dong.
Longing for his wife and brothers he had left in China, he moved again to a village near Daedeoksan Mountain (then Choejeongsan Mountain) and named the area Daemyeong-dong (meaning the Great Ming). He built a platform and on the first day of every month, he would bow in the direction of the Forbidden City in China, where the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty resided.
Momyeongjae is built on a rectangular plot and faces south. It features a hip-and-gable roof with double-layer eaves and has four rooms in the front and two rooms on the side. The daecheongmaru (wooden floor hall) has two ondol (floor heated) rooms on each of its side, with a half-sized bay at the front. Momyeongjae exemplifies the early 20th-century ancestral shrine style commonly found in the Daegu area.
The building was originally constructed in 1912 when Doo Sa-chung’s descendants moved wooden materials from the dismantled Gyeongsangaeksa (local government building) and used them to build Momyeongjae in front of Doo Sa-chung's tomb. The shrine was later renovated in 1966 as it was in poor condition.
Momyeongjae is one of the first destinations visited by Chinese tourists in Daegu. It was recently renovated as part of a redevelopment project. The Korean Traditional Culture Center opened nearby, where visitors can experience tea ceremonies, hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), archery, and cooking dishes based on Donguibogam, a traditional Korean medical encyclopedia. Joining a program at the center will be a valuable experience.

Beaulounge (뷰라운지)

16.8Km 2025-10-23

2F, Kang-san Bldg., Suseong University, 15 Dalgubeol-daero 528-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-752-5235

Beaulounge, located within Suseong University, provides premium aesthetic and professional skin care services. Customized treatment solutions are offered based on data obtained through smart technology, which diagnoses and analyzes customers' skin and scalp conditions. The skin care program includes multi-care, anti-aging care, brightening care, hormone care, balance care, and moisture care to help customers get healthy and younger-looking skin. Head spa services promote blood circulation in the scalp area and relax the muscles to support lymphatic flow. This helps clear toxins and waste from the scalp, nourishing it and enhancing health and elasticity for both the scalp and skin. The body care service includes relaxing, slimming, and detox therapies.
Beaulounge, a place for professional premium skincare, is a new type of tourist destination that promotes the excellence of K-beauty and has helped the beauty industry develop into a tourism resource. Additionally, the facility collaborates with the Korea Tourism Organization, the Daegu Medical Tourism Development Institute, and the Medi Beauty Leader Center of Suseong University to provide special interest tourism and beauty/wellness tourism to foreigners. Beaulounge also introduces beauty products made by companies in Daegu, targeting general customers as well as overseas tourists. As a result, Beaulounge was designated as an excellent wellness tourist destination by the Korea Tourism Organization in 2022.

Songjeong Recreational Forest (송정 자연휴양림)

17.4Km 2022-09-07

88, Bangye 3-gil, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-979-6600

Songjeong Recreational Forest is located at the foot of Gibansan Mountain (464.7 meters). The forest is filled with wild flora and fauna and is a habitat for many wild animals like hare and roe deer. “House in the Forest,” the park's accommodation for visitors, is made of all natural, eco-friendly materials such as red clay and logs. Situated within close vicinity of urban areas, it serves as the perfect weekend getaway for those who want a refreshing break in the woods.

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