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

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

8.5Km    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.

Daegu Art Museum (대구미술관)

8.5Km    2025-01-13

40, Misulgwan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-7900

Daegu Art Museum is a municipal museum supported by the Daegu Municipal Government. The museum holds exhibitions to promote Daegu's art advancement through the study of the art's historical value. The museum also has planned exhibitions introducing the social and artistic issues of the times and the leading trends in the art scene through domestic and overseas exchanges.

Diverse performances and events such as academic programs and lectures with famous professors are offered to children, teens and citizens of all ages. The Art Information Center on the third floor within the museum library is where visitors can read art-related books or rest at the lounge.

Grand opening: May 26, 2011

Puruncha Tea Culture Research (사단법인 푸른차문화연구원)

Puruncha Tea Culture Research (사단법인 푸른차문화연구원)

8.7Km    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.

Homeplus Stores - Dongchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 동촌)

Homeplus Stores - Dongchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 동촌)

8.8Km    2024-04-23

127, Dongchon-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu

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Hwawon Park (화원동산)

9.0Km    2024-04-08

40-14 , Samunjin-ro 1-gil, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
+82-53-659-4465

Hwawon Park, a vast park beside the Nakdonggang River, is steeped in history. The river, once bustling with Samunjin Quay, where ships laden with goods frequented, now features Samunjin Ferries. Visitors can access Dalseong Marsh Ecological Park via a floating walkway across the river. In the vicinity, the Samunjin Jumakchon Village offers traditional beverages and delicacies, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) and pajeon (green onion pancake). With well-maintained walking trails, cafés, and picnic spots, the park serves as an ideal destination for family outings.

Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital (계명대학교 동산병원)

9.0Km    2025-07-07

1035 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

Established in 1899 as Daegu's first Western medical institution, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital is a cutting-edge, eco-friendly facility offering 37 specialties. It features top centers for cancer, robotic surgery, cardiocerebrovascular diseases, and organ transplants. In 2023, it won the Medical Korea Award for cancer care. The International Healthcare Center has been providing personalized services to international patients since 1967.

Samunjin Jumakchon Village (사문진 주막촌)

9.3Km    2023-11-09

40-12 Samunjin-ro 1-gil, Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

Samunjin was the location of a ferry dock on the Nakdonggang River in the past. During the Japanese occupation, the area was turned into a recreation ground, which saw many people coming to enjoy leisure strolls. In November 2013, three hanok jumak (traditional dining establishment) were built at the site of the old dock and the current Samunjin Jumakchon Village was opened.  The jumak serve a range of foods that were enjoyed in the past, such as makgeolli, gukbap, and buchujeon (chives pancake). The village is well-known as a place to enjoy the sunset.

Daegu Stadium (대구스타디움)

9.9Km    2022-06-30

180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-8300

Daegu Stadium is a sports stadium located in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu in Daegu. Construction of the stadium began on July 28, 1997 and was completed on May 20, 2001. Its roof is designed to resemble a globe, incorporating the beautiful curves found in the roofs of traditional Korean houses.

The stadium seats approximately 66,000 people and is suitable for hosting large-scale international sports games and 74% of the seats are protected by a Teflon-coated overhang. The 47,407 square meter stadium has three stories below ground and three above ground floors and is built on a 512,479 square meters of land just 9 kilometers southeast of the city’s downtown area.

Stadium facilities include a gymnasium, baseball field, indoor ice rink, horseback riding track, tennis court, fitness center, shooting range, archery range, skateboard park, and an indoor jogging course. There are smaller buildings for taekwondo, judo, and rock climbing.

Daegu Stadium has hosted a number of 2002 FIFA World Cup matches; Senegal vs. Denmark (June 6), Slovenia vs. South Africa (June 8), Korea vs. U.S.A. (June 10) and Korea vs. Republic of Turkiye (June 29).

The ARC Communication Space (디아크문화관)

10.2Km    2024-02-29

57 Gangjeongbon-gil, Dasa-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
+82-53-585-0916

The ARC Communication Space features exhibition halls and art galleries on the underground floor, and Circle Theater on the first and second floors, all centered around the theme of water. The name "ARC" stands for Architecture of River Culture and Artistry of River Culture, showcasing themes such as the relationship between rivers and people, rivers and music, rivers and literature, the birth of life, and the rise of civilization.

Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong (대구 불로동 고분군)

Ancient Tombs in Bullo-dong (대구 불로동 고분군)

10.6Km    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.