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Daegu travel guide · 3 areas

Daegu trip — city walks and mountains

A downtown of markets and alleys, Palgongsan by cable car and a World Heritage Confucian academy. Find your Daegu across 3 areas.

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Daegu sightseeing by area

Market streets, mountain temples, a country academy — Daegu changes with every area.

Editors' picks for Daegu right now

From seasonal events to long-loved classics.

EXCO
Culture

EXCO

EXCO is a leading exhibition and convention center in Daegu Metropolitan City. Since open…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Palgongsan Cable Car
Tour

Palgongsan Cable Car

Standing almost 1.2㎞ and bordering five different cities and districts of Gyeongsangbuk-…

Palgongsan・Gunwi
Anjirang Gopchang Town
Tour

Anjirang Gopchang Town

Anjirang Market is located halfway between Anjirang five-way intersection and Anjiranggol…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Dakddongjip Town in Pyeonghwa Market
Tour

Dakddongjip Town in Pyeonghwa Market

The Dakddongjip Town in Pyeonghwa Market was established in 1972, and is a street special…

Palgongsan・Gunwi
Daegu Seomun Market
Shopping

Daegu Seomun Market

Seomun Market (formerly known as ‘Daegu-Keun Market’) of Daegu is steeped in history. Alo…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Daegu Grand Hotel Duty Free
Shopping

Daegu Grand Hotel Duty Free

Grand Duty Free at Daegu Grand Hotel is the first duty free shop in downtown Daegu and op…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
Tour

Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine

Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Cultural Center was established in 1993. On the first floo…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Daegu National Museum
Culture

Daegu National Museum

Daegu National Museum was built to preserve and exhibit the unique cultural heritage of D…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Donghwasa Temple
Tour

Donghwasa Temple

Donghwasa Temple (동화사) is located on the south side of Palgongsan Mountain, about 22km…

Palgongsan・Gunwi
Daegu Dongseongno Street
Shopping

Daegu Dongseongno Street

Dongseongno Street is a major fashion district in Daegu. The streets are packed with hund…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Gugil Ttarogukbap
Restaurant

Gugil Ttarogukbap

Unlike traditional 'gukbap,' which is rice in beef broth based soup, the rice and the sou…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Dodongseowon Confucian Academy
Tour

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy

Dongdo Confucian Academy is located in Dongdo-ri, Guji-myeon, Dalseong-gun and is one of …

Dalseong・Biseulsan
Daegu Modern History Museum
Culture

Daegu Modern History Museum

Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially o…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Daegu Bangjja Brassware Museum
Culture

Daegu Bangjja Brassware Museum

Bangjja Brassware Museum is the first original museum of its kind in Korea. Unknown to ma…

Palgongsan・Gunwi
Dongdaegu Station

Dongdaegu Station

Dongdaegu Station opened on June 10th, 1969. With the introduction of Korea Trail Express…

Palgongsan・Gunwi
Apsan Observatory
Tour

Apsan Observatory

Apsan Observatory has been praised for being at true harmony with the city and nature, as…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Daegu Herb Wholesale Market
Shopping

Daegu Herb Wholesale Market

The Daegu Yangnyeongsi (medicine market) is a major herbal medicine market specializing i…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno
Daegu Gyesan Catholic Church
Tour

Daegu Gyesan Catholic Church

The Daegu Gyesan Catholic Church was built by Priest Robert, A.P. (1853-1922), who came t…

Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno

A one-day Daegu itinerary

A market-and-mountain route by subway and bus.

  1. Palgongsan cable car
    Morning

    Palgongsan cable car

    Head to Palgongsan in the morning, take the cable car for a view over the city, and visit Donghwasa.

    Palgongsan・Gunwi

  2. Snacking at Seomun Market
    Afternoon

    Snacking at Seomun Market

    At midday, return downtown to Seomun Market and snack your way through the stalls.

    Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno

  3. The night view from Apsan Observatory
    Nightlife

    The night view from Apsan Observatory

    In the evening, go up to Apsan Observatory and end the day over the city lights.

    Daegu Downtown・Dongseongno

Daegu sightseeing: night views and chimaek

After sunset, head up to Apsan Observatory downtown — the city lights fill the whole basin.

Summer brings a festival of fried chicken and beer. In Dalseong, on the city's edge, spend a quiet moment at a World Heritage academy.

What to wear in Daegu in October

A season of clear, crisp days — a light jacket comes in handy.

  1. 28°〜Short sleeves, breathable fabrics
  2. 23〜27°Short sleeves + a light layer
  3. 20〜22°Long-sleeve shirt, cardigan
  4. 17〜19°Light knit, sweatshirt
  5. 12〜16°Jacket and layers
  6. 9〜11°Trench, light coat
  7. 5〜8°Coat with warm base layers
  8. 〜4°Down jacket, scarf, gloves

The highlighted box is the guide for Daegu right now (11°).

Daegu trips by purpose

Eat, pamper, shop, stay.

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