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Daegu Gwaneumsa Temple (관음사(대구))

Daegu Gwaneumsa Temple (관음사(대구))

14.6Km    2020-05-08

535, Dunsan-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-984-9940

Gwaneumsa Temple in Do-dong, Daegu is situated halfway up the rock face thickly wooded with Oriental Arborvitae. The Dalseong Forest of Oriental Arborvitae here has been enlisted as Natural Monument No. 1 of Korea. This forest, boasting several hundred years of history together with the temple, is admired as one of the ten best sceneries of Daegu.

Hyewon's House (혜원의 집 (영화 리틀포레스트 촬영지))

14.6Km    2023-11-09

58-1 Miseong 5-gil, Ubo-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Daegu

Hyewon's House served as the house of Hyewon (played by Kim Tae-ri), the main character of the film "Little Forest (2018)." The site has quickly become a main attraction of Gunwi-gun. Parking at the entrance to the village, visitors can enjoy the small town ambiance as they walk to the house. Props from the film are located throughout the house, and visitors can enjoy riding on the bicycle that Hyewon rode.

Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple (은해사 (영천))

Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple (은해사 (영천))

14.7Km    2021-12-21

951, Cheongtong-ro, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-335-3318

Eunhaesa Temple, located on Palgongsan Mountain in Yeongcheon city, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is one of two major temples on the mountain along with Donghwasa Temple.

The temple was founded by Monk Hyecheol and was given the name Haeansa Temple in the first year of King Heondeok’s reign during the Silla Kingdom (AD 809), but was moved to the current site in the Joseon dynasty in 1546 (the first year of King Myeongjong). Upon its relocation, King Injong of Joseon dynasty was commemorated with a new lecture hall along with a memorial stone plaque where the king's umbilical cord was buried and sealed. It was then when the temple was also given its current name, Eunhaesa Temple.

The temple houses the main shrine, Bohwaru pavilion, Seolseondan Hall, Shimgeondang Hall, eight small hermitages, as well as Baegeungam Temple, Jungangam Temple, and a professional Buddhist education institution, the Eunhaesa Buddhist University. Eunhaesa Temple is home to a National Treasure, Geojoamyongsanjeon Hall, and Treasure, Baekheungamgeukrakjeon Hall. It also contains Treasure, the Sunidan Buddha Platform; Treasure, the Wunbuamcheongdongbosal Seated Buddha Statue; and Treasure, the Eunhaesa Temple Gwaebultaeng hanging Buddha picture. The area is also close to the Seongbu Museum, which exhibits cultural assets from Eunhaesa Temple and the neighboring areas, as well as popular tourist attractions such as Geukrakgul grotto of Jungangam temple (Hwaeomgul Grotto), Geondeul Rock, Manyeonsong Pine Tree, Ganggunsu Waters, and Anheungpokpo Falls of Gigiam Temple.

Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong (대구 불로동 고분군)

Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong (대구 불로동 고분군)

15.0Km    2021-06-15

Bullo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-662-4103

About 200 tombs are located on a hillock in Bullo-dong, Dong-gu near Geumhogang River. The Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong, which have been designated as Historic Site No. 262, were formed during the Three Kingdoms Period. It is speculated to be a mass burial site of all those who settled and controlled this region during ancient times.

ER Donga - Gangbuk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 동아 강북)

ER Donga - Gangbuk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 동아 강북)

15.3Km    2024-04-23

416, Chilgokjungang-daero, Buk-gu, Daegu

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National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원)

National Center for Forest Activities, Chilgok (국립칠곡숲체원)

15.6Km    2024-12-06

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.

Patagonia - Daegu Chilgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 대구칠곡직영점)

Patagonia - Daegu Chilgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 대구칠곡직영점)

15.6Km    2024-04-23

1F, 379, Chilgokjungang-daero, Buk-gu, Daegu

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EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center) (엑스코(EXCO))

EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center) (엑스코(EXCO))

16.0Km    2021-02-18

10, Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
+82-53-601-5000

EXCO is a leading exhibition and convention center in Daegu Metropolitan City, opened with the aim of promoting the local economy as well as the business, culture, and art sectors of Korea on an international scale. EXCO hosts over 1,000 events annually, ranging from international exhibitions and meetings to local business promotions. Opened in 2001, the center was expanded in 2020 to host larger international events.

ER NC Outlets - EXCO Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC아울렛 엑스코)

ER NC Outlets - EXCO Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC아울렛 엑스코)

16.2Km    2024-04-22

22, Yutongdanji-ro 14-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu

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Myeongpum Otgol 1616 Cooperative Society (명품옻골 1616 협동조합)

Myeongpum Otgol 1616 Cooperative Society (명품옻골 1616 협동조합)

16.2Km    2024-02-29

195-5 Otgol-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-983-1040

Myeongpum Otgol 1616 Cooperative Society is a village enterprise operating in the oldest Otgol Village in Daegu. Utilizing traditional hanok houses dating back 200 years, they offer hanokstay experiences, guided village tours, and various traditional Korean experiences such as Tea Confectionery Experience, Hanbok Experience, Village School Experience, Rice Cake Pounding Experience, Tuho (Arrow-throwing), Jegichagi, Biseokchigi. Visitors can also enjoy traditional beverages at the hanok café.