Palgongsan Provincial Park (Eunhaesa Temple Section) (팔공산도립공원 - 은해사지구) - Area information - Korea travel information

Palgongsan Provincial Park (Eunhaesa Temple Section) (팔공산도립공원 - 은해사지구)

16.7Km    9641     2019-07-23

Geojo-gil, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-852-8031

Located north of Gyeongsan, Palgongsan Mountain (1,192.3m) was called both Jungaksan and Buaksan Mountain during the Silla period. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.

Palgongsan Nature Park (Gatbawi District) (팔공산자연공원(갓바위지구))

16.8Km    61419     2024-02-29

6-1 Palgongsan-ro 199-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-939-0080

Palgongsan Nature Park, located in the Taebaek Mountain Range, features three peaks: Birobong Peak (1,192m), Yeombulbong Peak (1,042m), and Seobong Peak (1,150m). This mountain area boasts stunning rock formations and valleys. At an elevation of 852 meters on Gwanbong Peak, the Gatbawi Rock is renowned for fulfilling wishes. Other attractions include Donghwasa Temple, the Palgongsan Cable Car, and the Donghwasa Tourist Complex.

Palgongsan Natural Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산자연공원(동화사지구))

Palgongsan Natural Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산자연공원(동화사지구))

16.8Km    34508     2021-07-21

1, Donghwasa 1-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-939-0080

Palgongsan Natural 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, Daegu and has 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.

Sanchae Restaurant (산채식당)

16.9Km    5639     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.

Imgoseowon Confucian Academy (임고서원)

Imgoseowon Confucian Academy (임고서원)

16.9Km    30993     2024-02-23

447 Poeun-ro, Imgo-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Imgoseowon Confucian Academy, established in 1553, was built to commemorate the esteemed Goryeo statesman Jeong Mongju. Visitors can explore Munchungsa Shrine, the sanctuary of his ancestral tablet, and Jonyeonggak Pavilion, where his portrait is displayed. Heungmundang Hall, historically used as a lecture hall, is also a significant site within the academy. Among the treasured relics, the academy holds three portraits of Jeong Mongju and a collection of over 200 books. A highlight is the Books of Imgoseowon Confucian Academy, an esteemed compilation of twenty-five volumes across ten categories, recognized as a national Treasure. Furthermore, the grounds are graced by a revered ginkgo tree, recognized as a monument, and the Stele of Jeong Mongju, each adding to the rich cultural tapestry of the site.

Palgongsan Cable Car (팔공산 케이블카)

Palgongsan Cable Car (팔공산 케이블카)

17.0Km    21519     2024-07-10

51, Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-982-8803

Palgongsan Cable Car takes visitors a ride on an ascending slope, offering both thrill and beautiful views. The cable car's landing platform is at the top of Sinnimbong Peak of Palgongsan Mountain. This peak is considered one of the most famous prayer spots, together with the ritual alter on Birobong Peak and the Buddha statue on the eastern Gatbawi Rock.

Puruncha Tea Culture Research (사단법인 푸른차문화연구원)

Puruncha Tea Culture Research (사단법인 푸른차문화연구원)

17.0Km    1     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.

Daegu Safety Theme Park (대구시민안전테마파크)

Daegu Safety Theme Park (대구시민안전테마파크)

17.1Km    19126     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.

Hotel Inter-Burgo - Daegu (호텔인터불고 대구)

Hotel Inter-Burgo - Daegu (호텔인터불고 대구)

17.1Km    12296     2021-02-05

212, Palhyeon-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-602-7114

Hotel Inter-burgo is located near the Geumhogang riverside in the area of Mangu Park which is the gateway of Daegu. It features stunning scenery and fresh air and houses guestrooms, a convention hall at the international standard level, cutting-edge pipe organ, and other subsidiary facilities. Since its opening, many domestic and international academies and international events have been held in the hotel and also former and current presidents and VIP visitors have visited the hotel.
Thanks to its location inside the park, it boasts outstanding scenery as well as nearby landmarks including Yeongnam No. 1 Gate, Dongchon Resort, a bike arena, Mangu Park, inline skating site, and other attractions. The main hall and park hall (formerly annex hall) were remodeled to create a new hotel culture by Bareumi Group, a food specialized company, which took over the hotel in 2015.

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

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

17.1Km    49140     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.