Palgongsan, Daegu

Name: Palgongsan
Address: Daegu, South Korea

#11 among attractions in Daegu

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Palgongsan, also Palgong Mountain, and previously called Gongsan during the Goryeo dynasty, is a mountain in southeastern South Korea, lying on an outlier of the Taebaek range. It stands on the northeastern border between Daegu metropolitan city and North Gyeongsang province. Its peak is 1193 m above sea level. ()

Local name: 팔공산 Coordinates: 36°1'1"N, 128°41'42"E

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Palgongsan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Donghwasa, Pagyesa, Eunhaesa, Hwanseongsa.

1.7 miS
Buddhist complex with temples and statues
Donghwasa, Daegu
45 min walk • Nestled in the lush folds of Palgongsan Mountain in Daegu, South Korea, Donghwasa Temple is a serene spiritual retreat with a history that stretches back to the Shilla Kingdom. Founded in 493 AD, this ancient Buddhist temple has been a beacon of tranquility...
3.2 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Pagyesa, Daegu
83 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Daegu, South Korea, Pagyesa is a tranquil temple that offers a serene escape from the city's vibrant energy. This Buddhist temple, with its rich history and spiritual ambiance, has become a cherished site for both locals and visitors seeking a...
5.6 miE
Temple
Eunhaesa
143 min walk • Eunhaesa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is located in Cheongtong-myeon, Yeongcheon, in the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. It stands on the eastern slopes of Palgongsan, not far from another major temple, Donghwasa. The temple was founded by National Preceptor Hyecheol in 809.
6.7 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Hwanseongsa, Daegu
172 min walk • Hwanseongsa is a temple located in Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
4.7 miW
Museum
Songgwangmae Memorial Museum, Daegu
121 min walk • Songgwangmae Memorial Museum is a museum located in Dong district, Daegu, South Korea. The museum's collection is mainly artifacts connected with traditional arts and industry in Korea. The founders of museum were Kwon Byeongtak and Song Suhee. The establishment of the museum was approved in March 2002.
6.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Gongsan-dong, Daegu
157 min walk • Gongsan-dong is an administrative dong in Dong-gu, in northeastern Daegu, South Korea. It has an area of 83.78 km², most of which is vacant; its population is only 18,177. Slightly more than half of the people live in the dong's 38 apartment blocks. The dong was first constituted in 1981.
5.7 miSW
Dam
Gongsan Dam, Daegu
145 min walk • Gongsan Dam is a dam in Jimyo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea. Built across the Donghwacheon stream flowing south from Palgongsan, the dam is responsible for securing the water supply for much of northern Daegu.

Palgongsan, Daegu

Facts and practical information

Palgongsan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Donghwasa, Daegu

Pagyesa, Daegu

Eunhaesa

Hwanseongsa, Daegu

Songgwangmae Memorial Museum, Daegu

Gongsan-dong, Daegu

Gongsan Dam, Daegu