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Daegu is located in south-eastern Korea about 80 km (50 mi) from the coast, near the Geumho River and its mainstream, Nakdong River in Gyeongsang-do. The Daegu basin is the central plain of the Yeongnam region. In ancient times, the Daegu area was part of the proto-kingdom Jinhan.
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Mar 12, 2024 · Daegu, a vibrant crossroads of South Korean culture, is distinguished not only by its position as the fourth-largest city in terms of population, but also by its astonishing fusion of tradition and modernity. This unique blend creates an atmosphere that captivates both locals and visitors from afar.
- Seomun Market
- Daegu National Museum
- Donghwasa
- Gatbawi
- Daegu Art Museum
- Kim Kwang-Seok Street
- 83 Tower
- Gyeongsang-Gamyeong Park
- Apsan Park
- The Arc
To give you a sense of its great age, Seomun Market was one of Korea’s three prime markets towards the end of the Joseon Dynasty. An interesting detail is that, even though the market has grown to many times its original size, the names of the alleys, like Dakjeon and Hongdukkaejeon date back centuries. Seomun Market, with more than 4,000 stores ac...
You can take a crash course in the culture and history of Daegu and North Gyeongsan Province at this absorbing museum in Suseong-gu. There are three main indoor halls: The Archaeology Gallery is a chronology of Daegu, displaying artefacts from prehistory and up to the Three Kingdoms Period in the 7th century CE. In the Art History Gallery you can p...
Palgong Mountain, on the border between Daegu and the North Gyeongsan Province is a favourite hiking destination, sprinkled with temples and shrines, and no shortage of places downwind to stop for food to recover from your exertions. Most people beat a path to Donghwasa, a Jogye Order temple on the southern slope, and with a history that can be tra...
Something to combine with your day-trip to Donghwasa, this amazing Buddha statue is also on Palgong Mountain and can be reached on a testing but rewarding climb from Gwanamsa Temple. Gatbawi is a Korean National Treasure dating from Unified Silla in the 9th century CE. Carved in situ from the granite on the east flank of the mountain, this seated B...
For first-rate exhibitions mostly in modern and contemporary art, Suseong-gu’s enormous DAM was completed in 2011. The museum has a solid collection of its own, but the temporary shows really stand out and change every couple of months so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on what’s on. When we wrote this list in 2019 there had just been a solo exhibi...
Daegu is the birthplace of the singer-songwriter Kim Kwang-seok (1964-1996) whose folk protest songs struck a chord with South Koreans in the 80s and 90s. In 2010 a group of more than 20 artists, sculptors and designers got together to create a mural alley in his honour, beside the Bancheon Market in downtown Daegu. Kim Kwang-seok lived in a house ...
The tower that catches your eye in all parts of Daegu opened in 1992 after eight years of construction. 83 Tower is just over 200 metres tall and is a date night go-to. The elevator fires you up to the observation deck and the Grill by Ashley revolving restaurant in a matter of seconds where you’ll be met by the ultimate view of Daegu. Tickets to t...
The residence and office of the governor of the old Gyeongsang province in the days of the Joseon Dynasty has been turned into a park so it can be enjoyed by the public. The oldest buildings at this Korean National Historic Site were built at the beginning of the 17th century. You can view the Seonhwa-dang building where the governor worked, valued...
The steep granite mountains that soar over the south side of Daegu are a walker’s dream. Apsan Park encompasses the 600-metre mountain of the same name, while its valley is at the foot of two more peaks, Sanseong Mountain and Daedeok Mountain. Something you have to do is catch the cable car up to the Apsan Observatory to see Daegu laid out far belo...
On a green peninsula at the confluence of the Nakdong and Geumho Rivers is what looks like a giant upturned shell. This is The ARC, in a cinematic natural setting with dark, wooded mountains on the horizon to the east, north and west. The pavilion, clad with silver pillows and designed to evoke a skipping stone or Korean rice bowl was designed by N...
- Visit Apsan Park and hike the mountain to see the sunset and glittering city at night. Apsan park offers visitors the best birds-eye view of Daegu. You have the option of hiking to the top, a very steep climb that takes only about 30-45 minutes, or taking the Apsan cable car which is 10,500 won per person.
- Visit the Mabijeong Mural Village that’s just outside of the city. To see a more traditional and rural side of Korea, venture to Mabijeong Mural Village located about an hour by public transport from downtown Daegu.
- Hike one of the many mountains surrounding Daegu. There is some pretty killer hiking in South Korea, so if you’re a mountain lover like me, you won’t want to miss some of the best hiking in Daegu!
- Visit E-World amusement park and climb the 83 Tower – during cherry blossom season it’s gorgeous! E-World is a popular amusement park in Daegu that has fun fair style rides and oh-so-Korean photo opportunities!
Jan 11, 2024 · Light-year’s away from the incomparably more popular Seoul metropolis and Busan seaside city, Daegu retains a small-town cultural charm that’s quite reminiscent of Hualien in Taiwan, or Shikoku in Japan. There is a myriad of inherently Korean experiences to embrace, if only you just give it a chance.
Jul 5, 2022 · Daegu, South Korea’s fourth-biggest city, serves as South Korea’s textile industry’s core. It is also known to build a reputation as a prominent conference location for events in future growth areas like water, medicine, smart cars, energy, and robotics.
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