Gyeongsan Gatbawi Wish Fulfillment Festival (경산 갓바위소원성취축제) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gyeongsan Gatbawi Wish Fulfillment Festival (경산 갓바위소원성취축제)

Gyeongsan Gatbawi Wish Fulfillment Festival (경산 갓바위소원성취축제)

12.1Km    2025-10-23

Wachon-myeon, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-53-819-0332

Gyeongsan Gatbawi Wish Fulfillment Festival is a healing and participatory festival that blends traditional culture with modern performances. Various events and hands-on activities are offered during the festival, including tea ceremony programs, temple stay, wish pagoda stacking, meditation, and yoga. Visitors can also explore various regional products such as fresh Wachon plums and enjoy opening performances.

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

Daegu Chimac Festival (대구치맥페스티벌)

12.1Km    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.

Anjirang Gopchang Alley (안지랑 곱창골목)

Anjirang Gopchang Alley (안지랑 곱창골목)

12.1Km    2023-11-17

67 Anjirang-ro 16-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-10-5161-4511

Anjirang Market, located halfway between Anjirang Five-way Intersection and Anjiranggol-ro Street, is now more widely known for the alley filled with restaurants serving marinated gopchang (intestines). The area started with Chungbuk Restaurant opening in 1979 and expanded until the end of the IMF crisis in 1998. Locals enjoy coming to the area because of the affordable prices. Recently, the area is also trying to draw in a younger demographic by targeting the younger population. In 2012, Anjirang Gopchang Alley was selected as one of the top five food themed streets in the nation by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Nakdong River Victory Memorial Hall (낙동강승전기념관)

Nakdong River Victory Memorial Hall (낙동강승전기념관)

12.2Km    2025-01-14

574-110, Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-621-9880

Nakdonggang River is a winding river that is filled with great strength to protect the people, representing the wisdom and deep meaning for the country's reunification. Thanks to its geographical advantage, it provided a good distance of ceasefire line between Korean soldiers and their enemies during the Korean War, reducing casualties.

Opened on June 25, 1979, Nakdong Victory Memorial Hall was built in memory of the victory at the Nakdonggang defense line which was the last fortification to protect the country during the Korean War. The memorial hall was built with private donations from the residents of Daegu and Gyeongbuk province. In particular, postwar generations, especially the young generation people who did not experience the Korean War, can learn about the history from here.

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

12.3Km    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.

Daegu Culture and Arts Center (대구문화예술회관)

Daegu Culture and Arts Center (대구문화예술회관)

12.5Km    2021-04-29

201, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-6114

The Daegu Culture and Arts Center is a representative cultural space of Daegu. The center consists of performance halls, exhibition halls, and outdoor stages. The center also operates various museums and city art communities.

Apsan Cable Car (Apsan Observatory) (앞산 케이블카(앞산 전망대))

Apsan Cable Car (Apsan Observatory) (앞산 케이블카(앞산 전망대))

12.6Km    2025-10-23

574-114 Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-656-2994

Apsan Observatory, located in Nam-gu, is a famous tourist attraction in Daegu that offers a panoramic view of the city. Apsan Observatory's architecture has been praised for combining the city, nature, history, and future. Besides being a tourist attraction, it also serves as a place where Daegu citizens learn about their city.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series"What's Wrong with Secretary Kim"
When the news of their romance is made public to the rest of the company, Young-joon takes Mi-so out to this observatory to help her recover. The view from the observatory was enough to cheer Mi-so up right away. Apsan Café Street is located nearby, so it is a popular date spot for lovers.

Apsan Christmas Festival (앞산크리스마스축제)

Apsan Christmas Festival (앞산크리스마스축제)

13.1Km    2025-11-25

365 Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-664-2172

The Apsan Christmas Festival offers a dreamy and spectacular light show in the city. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful sunset and stunning night views from the observatory at the festival venue.

Apsan Mountain Haeneomi Observatory (앞산 해넘이전망대)

Apsan Mountain Haeneomi Observatory (앞산 해넘이전망대)

13.1Km    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.

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

13.2Km    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.