Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군))

Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군))

19.2Km    2025-04-08

Namsan-ri, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-880-8300

Palgongsan Mountain is located south of the Taebaek Mountain Range where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain stands high and stretches out like a folding screen. Near the top of the mountain, the granite protrudes in an odd shape creating a tall, grand geographical feature of the mountain. Furthermore, every valley is decorated with an exquisite rock face and lush forest adding to the mountain's reputation. Palgongsan Mountain was designated as a National Park in December 2023. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.

Gyeongsan Seonbonsa Temple (선본사(경산))

Gyeongsan Seonbonsa Temple (선본사(경산))

19.5Km    2021-12-02

699, Gatbawi-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-53-851-1868

Seonbonsa Temple is a centrally administered temple of the Jogye Order. It was originally built in 491 by Geukdal, and later repaired in 1641. The temple is home to many important cultural treasures, including the Stone Seated Buddha at Gwanbong Peak (Treasure), Three-story Stone Pagoda (Gyeongsangbuk-do Cultural Heritage), and stone lanterns.

Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial (칠곡호국평화기념관)

Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial (칠곡호국평화기념관)

19.6Km    2025-01-17

1580, Gangbyeon-daero, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-979-5504

Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial is a memorial museum dedicated to the soldiers who seized victory by holding up a fierce battle at Nakdonggang River's line of defense for 55 days in Chilgok during the Korean War. The museum consists of a spacious four-story high building with two basement floors and an outdoor exhibition with a variety of artifacts. The museum also has battle miniatures and experience facilities to help foster patriotism and appreciation for the soldiers who gave their lives to protect the country.