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March 1st Independence Movement Road (3·1만세운동길)

March 1st Independence Movement Road (3·1만세운동길)

19.0Km    2023-01-20

Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu

March 1st Independence Movement Road is a historical location where Daegu citizens gathered for the independence movement on March 8, 1919, and the midpoint of Daegu Modern Alley Tour Course 2. Passing Cheongna Hill Missionary's House and Jeil Church, you will come to a road with murals of the independence movement. The March 1st Independence Movement Road is a hilly road leading to Gyesan Cathedral. It is also called 90 Stairs because there are 90 steps. On the wall of the stairs, there is an augmented reality (AR) experience zone along with site photos from history. By scanning the QR code is a 3D video that vividly reproduces the independence movement, enabling a realistic experience of history. Follow the signs of the Daegu March 8th Independence Movement marching road to reach the main road and it will lead to the the 100th anniversary monument of the March 1st Movement and the starting point of the March 8 Movement. A guided alley tour is available for free with an online reservation on the official  website.

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

19.0Km    2025-07-07

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.

Old GuAm-seo-won

Old GuAm-seo-won

19.0Km    2021-04-09

492-58, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-428-9980

Old Guam Seowon is a traditional Korean guesthouse located between Dongseong-ro and Seomun Market in Daegu. With land area of 2,300㎡, it has a total of six guestrooms, a shared living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The house has a large yard where guests can play various traditional Korean games such as "tuho" and "jaegichagi." In the backyard, guests can shoot arrows and try on traditional Korean clothes. Both the guestrooms and bathrooms were remodeled to have some of the modern conveniences. If you want, you can cook at the shared kitchen. Bread and cup noodles are served for breakfast. Situated in a residential area downtown, it's both quiet and very conveniently located for those planning to tour the city. Nearby popular tourist destinations include E-World, Daegu Nature Park & Spa Valley, Seomun Market, Gukchaebosang Memorial Park, and Kim Gwangseok-gil Street, with easy public transportation to and from the downtown area.

Eldis Regent Hotel (엘디스 리젠트 호텔)

19.1Km    2021-02-11

2033, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-253-7711

Situated in the heart of the city of Daegu, Eldis Regent Hotel is in close proximity to domestic financial institutions, government offices, Daegu World Cup Stadium, and Daegu Stadium. The European-style business hotel has up-to-date central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and each of the eight different types of guestrooms are equipped with soundproof windows. Hotel facilities include a jazz bar (“Blue Chicago”), and a fitness club outfitted with modern weight and workout equipment.

The hotel is located near a transfer subway station, making it easy to reach many shopping districts of Daegu. Lotte Department Store, Hyundai Department Store, and Daegu Department Store, as well as traditional Seomun Market are all within walking distance of the hotel, making Eldis Regent Hotel a favorite accommodation among shoppers. Various medical clinics are located nearby with Yangnyeongsi, a tourist site known for its 350 years of history in traditional Korean medicine, a mere 3-minute walk from the hotel.

Jageumseong (자금성)

Jageumseong (자금성)

19.2Km    2021-11-16

127, Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-767-6700

Jageumseong is in a building designed like an ancient Chinese palace, serving rare Chinese dishes in a great atmosphere. The authentic dishes are made of carefully selected ingredients and served by friendly staff. The unique recipes from different regions of China are combined with those of Korea. The restaurant won the Presidential Award in October 2007 on Tourism Day. It also obtained the ISO certification. The restaurant only uses olive and canola oil to make healthy dishes.

Dongsan Cheongna Hill (동산청라언덕)

19.2Km    2024-10-25

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)

House of Missionary Switze (선교사스윗즈주택)

19.2Km    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.

House of Missionary Blair (선교사블레어주택)

House of Missionary Blair (선교사블레어주택)

19.2Km    2019-11-27

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

The House of Missionary Blair was built in in the 1910's for his time of missionary work in Korea, but has been converted into a history museum and education center. The two-story red brick building has maintained its original construction, with only minor changes having been made over the years. The house is very representative of its time, with a brick chimney rising over the roof, and wooden flooring inside. The first floor was made up of a veranda, reception room, living room, bedrooms, dining room and kitchen. The second floor featured bedrooms and a bathroom. The windows can be opened both at the top and the bottom, and the veranda was used as a sunroom. The House of Missionary Blair is a great example of American architecture from the 1900's.

House of Missionary Chamness (선교사챔니스주택)

19.2Km    2022-09-06

2029, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2193

House of Missionary Chamness was the home of American Christian missionary Chamness and his family. It was built in the Western-style and provides a glimpse into the daily life of American missionaries in Korea. The house, a simple building in comparison with the houses of America at the time, is now considered a very important treasure of Korea's modern history. The building has been converted into a small museum using artifacts from the missionaries to bring the past to life.

Keisung Middle School (계성중학교)

Keisung Middle School (계성중학교)

19.2Km    2024-11-06

35 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

The hit song “DITTO” by NewJeans encapsulates a nostalgic old camcorder sentiment in its music video. The place that contributed to this feeling is one of the primary filming locations: Keisung Middle School. It’s a functioning school where students regularly attend, but it’s also renowned for its historical cultural buildings, making it a tourist attraction. Why not go on a NewJeans music video tour at the historically rich Keisung Middle School?