Palgongsan National Park (Pagyesa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(파계사지구))

9.7Km 2025-04-08

741 Pagye-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-939-0080

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 Nakdonggang River and Geumhogang River meet. The mountain has three peaks in a row: Birobong Peak in the center and Dongbong Peak (aka Mitabong, 1,155 m) and Seobong Peak (aka Samseongbong, 1,150 m) on each side.

The park is within the administrative district of Dong-gu, Daegu and has four towns along its border including Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsan-si, and Chilgok-gun. A number of Buddhist temples including Donghwasa Temple, 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 autumn, many visitors flock to the park to admire the fall foliage 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.

Daegu Donghwasa Temple (동화사(대구))

9.7Km 2025-08-11

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.

E-World (이월드)

9.8Km 2024-07-05

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-70-7549-8112

In October 1987, E-World began construction on a tower and theme park, completed the master plan for the construction in 1993, and opened it in March 1995. It is a European-style city park decorated with waterfalls, fountains, lights, and flowers, with rides, exhibitions, art spaces, and restaurants that all ages can enjoy. There are theme plazas to provide novelty and enjoyment for visitors at E-World. Representative plazas include the entrance plaza near the ticket office, the central plaza located in Fantasy World, Children's Square with a playground for kids, and Youngtown Square for young people.

E-World Illumination (이월드 일루미네이션)

9.8Km 2025-11-25

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-70-7549-8112

E-World Illumination is a lighting festival that decorates E-World and 83 Tower with ten million lights. Visitors can also take memorable photos at romantic and attractive photo zones that light up the evening.

E-World Sledding Hills (이월드 눈썰매장)

9.8Km 2021-07-08

200, Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-620-0001

E-World is a European-style theme park that comprises a Tower and Park. The park is visited by over 3 million visitors every year, placing the attraction as an entertainment landmark that represents the southern region. E-World's sledding hill can be enjoyed year round, with a grassy sledding hill in summer and snowy sledding slopes in winter.

E-World 83 Tower (이월드 83타워)

9.8Km 2025-08-06

200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

83 Tower is a symbol of Daegu and offers an incredible view of the entire city. The tower also has a revolving restaurant and Sky Lounge, offering top cuisine and night views of the city.

Puruncha Tea Culture Research (사단법인 푸른차문화연구원)

9.9Km 2024-04-23

41 Universiad-ro 11-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-507-1377-1114

Puruncha Tea Culture Research opened in 1996 to promote Korea's traditional culture and etiquette through tea ceremonies and other programs related to tea. The center uses 100% Korean tea in all programs, supporting local farmers and the local economy.

Suseong Artpia (수성아트피아)

10.0Km 2025-01-13

180, Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-668-1800

Suseong Artpia, opened in May 2007, is a major art center in Daegu. It has specialized, independent spaces for housing performances, exhibitions, and art camps. The art center’s facade was designed to resemble a crane flying away with its wings stretched out in order to promote the image of Muhaksan Mountain (named as such because its shape is reminiscent of a flying crane or hak), the mountain on which the center is located. When viewed from the sides however, the center is shaped like a ship, as it was once the site of a large pond. With such an impressive exterior further highlighted by impressive lighting at night, water fountains, and landscaping, Suseong Artpia has become a rising attraction of Daegu. The center is equipped with a mega concert hall that can accommodate diverse genres of performing arts such as an opera, musical, ballet, theater, dance, music concert, and more.

Suseong Light Art Festival (수성빛예술제)

10.1Km 2025-11-25

112 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-668-1504

The Suseong Light Art Festival unfolds a feast of light every year with different themes, adorning Suseongmot Lake with colorful illuminations. It also features a variety of events, including an artwork exhibition and a drone art show.

Daegu Duryu Park (대구두류공원)

10.3Km 2023-01-05

161, Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-7481

Daegu Duryu Park was built near Duryusan and Geumbongsan mountains in 1977. The park encompasses the area of Duryusan Mountain including E-World all the way to Geumbongsan Mountain behind Daegu Culture and Arts Center. The name Duryusan came from the fact that the mountain is spread out in a circular form. The total size of the park is approximately 1.7 million ㎡ at a x_height of 135 meters above sea level. Various statues and memorials including 2ㆍ28 Memorial Tower that commemorates the high school students who started the 4ㆍ19 Revolution, as well as a statue of Yi Sang-hwa and more can be found along the Duryu Park circular road. After the opening on October 1977, the park added a soccer field, a baseball field and other recreational facilities as well as private libraries that provide convenience to the citizens.

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