Samunjin Jumakchon Village (사문진 주막촌)

13.1Km 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.

Geumgang Station Rail Café (Banyawol Lotus Village Cooperative) (금강역 레일 카페(반야월 연꽃마을 협동조합))

13.2Km 2024-02-15

153 Geumgang-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu

Geumgang Station Rail Café, located right next to Geumgang Station on the Daegu Line, is a unique café housed in two Saemaeul-ho train cars. It offers affordable coffee and beverages, along with muffins and cookies made from lotus roots. Adjacent to the café is a lotus field, and during the summer, the beauty of blooming lotus reaches its peak.

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

13.8Km 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.

Buinsa Temple (Daegu) (부인사(대구))

14.0Km 2024-02-23

967-28 Palgongsan-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu

Buinsa Temple is a temple nestled on the southern slopes of Palgongsan Mountain, with a deep historical connection to Queen Seondeok of Silla (580–647). The temple is renowned for preserving the woodblocks of the First Tripitaka Koreana, a collection of Buddhist scriptures carved in the 11th century. The current Buinsa Temple encompasses significant structures, including Daeungjeon Hall, Queen Seondeok's Memorial Hall, and Samseonggak Shrine. Visitors have the opportunity to appreciate the scenic beauty of nature while exploring the cultural and architectural heritage from the Silla and Goryeo periods.

Daegu Safety Theme Park (대구시민안전테마파크)

14.4Km 2021-07-08

1155, Palgongsan-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-980-7770

Daegu Safety Theme Park was established to provide citizens with education on safety measures in an emergency situation. The theme park has experience stations set up to demonstrate accidents one can encounter in their everyday life and provides an opportunity to exercise simulated safety drills. Noteworthy exhibition halls that provide practical and useful safety information include the Subway Safety Exhibition, Mountain Safety Exhibition, and Earthquake Safety Exhibition. All of the facilities throughout the park, including the exhibition halls and the safety education theater, are designed to emphasize the importance of safety.

ER NC Department Store - Kyungsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 경산)

14.4Km 2024-04-18

39, Jungang-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

-

Sanchae Restaurant (산채식당)

14.4Km 2024-02-28

72, Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
053-985-4082

Sanchae Restaurant is a wild vegetable Korean restaurant situated at the entrance of Palgongsan Cable Car. Since its opening in 1995, the restaurant has passed onto its second generation, maintaining the authentic flavors that have defined its success. With a commitment to recreating traditional homemade meals, Sanchae Restaurant uses self-cultivated vegetables, perilla seeds, garlic, chili pepper powder, and homemade fermented condiments. Among its signature dishes, the sannamul bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap) stands out, showcasing a delightful blend of seven namuls (salad) seasoned with a savory soy sauce.

Mt. Palgong Hot Spring Tourist Hotel (팔공산온천관광호텔(온천))

14.6Km 2024-02-28

11 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

Mt. Palgong Hot Spring Tourist Hotel is nestled near Birobong Peak of Palgongsan Mountain. It features a hot spring bath with sodium chloride alkaline water (pH 8.0), sourced from 687 meters below the granite surface of a nearby valley. The spring water, at a temperature of 28.9 ℃, is renowned for its properties that soothe the skin, enhance blood circulation, and relieve fatigue. The facility includes hot and cold baths, jet benches for water massages, a sauna, and open-air baths. Additionally, the surrounding Palgongsan Mountain area boasts numerous tourist attractions, including Donghwasa Temple, a cable car, and various hiking trails.

Olive Young - Gyeongsan Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경산시장점)

14.6Km 2024-06-27

78, Jungang-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

-

Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(동화사지구))

14.7Km 2025-04-08

1 Donghwasa 1-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

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 the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain has three peaks in a row: Birobong Peak (1192.3 meters) in the center and Dongbong (aka ‘Mitabong,’ 1,155 meters) and Seobong (aka ‘Samseongbong,’ 1,150 meters) on each side.

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

Samunjin Jumakchon Village (사문진 주막촌) - Area information - Korea travel information