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Places to Visit in Daegu | Top Parks, Museums & Traditional Markets

Places to Visit in Daegu | Top Parks, Museums & Traditional Markets

Many people from Busan visit Daegu during a daytrip, and there are several places to visit in Daegu that shouldn’t be overlooked. The city contains numerous modern attractions as wells as scenic landmarks. Travelers looking for outdoor activities and a calm retreat will want to plan a trip to Daegu, and these five top things to do are great to add to any itinerary.

Apsan Park

Apsan Park

Best for hiking and outdoor activities but also perfect for sightseers who just need some tranquil surroundings, Apsan Park is a can’t-miss destination in Daegu. Set in a valley surrounded by three mountain peaks, the park is a popular place for guests to hone their archery skills, go horseback riding and to swim. Visitors craving a panoramic view of the area can hop aboard Apsan Cable Car, which goes directly to Apsan Observatory. Apsan Park is considered an eco-park and contains hiking trails, historic monuments like Nakdonggang River War Memorial Hall and religious sites like Eunjeoksa and An-Ilsa Buddhist temples.

Apsan Cable Car hours: opens at 10:30 a.m. daily. Closing times vary according to season. Check the official Apsan Cable Car website for details.
Apsan Cable Car fees: 12,000 KRW (9.01 USD) for adults and 8,000 KRW (6.00 USD) for children

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E-WORLD 83 Tower

E-WORLD 83 Tower

Sometimes called Woobang Tower, E-World 83 Tower is an attraction in Duryu Park near E-world theme park. The tower is set inside an enchanting green space that features a waterfall and fountains, colorful gardens and restaurants. E-World 83 Tower contains 83 floors, and guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck on the 77th. The Sky Lounge is a revolving restaurant near the top of the tower that provides classy cuisine as well as out-of-this-world night views.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Admission fees: 15,000 KRW (11.26 USD) for adults, 12,000 KRW (9.01 USD) for children

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Duryu Park

Duryu Park

Built in 1977 on Duryu Mountain, Duryu Park is a fun place to spend the day with the family or take in some outdoor activities as an adventurous outdoor tourist. The spacious park contains a playground, swimming pool, tennis courts, roller skating rink and even football and baseball fields. If that’s not enough, visitors can enjoy a picnic near Cathedral Pond, which features Osaek Fountain, or read a book from Daegu City Duryu Library. Walking trails with scenic bridges lead visitors around the park and to Daeseongsa and Geumyongsa temples, both popular places to visit in Daegu. During springtime, Duryu Park features a bonus attraction – oodles of budding cherry blossom trees!

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Seomun Market

Seomun Market

Seomun Market is best loved for its textiles and sewing goods, but guests will find way more than silk and satin at this sprawling shopping center. In fact, visitors will find more than 4,000 stalls at Daegu’s largest indoor-outdoor market, and vendors sell everything from Korean soul food to fun souvenirs. The market is located next to Dalseong Park and a historic landmark that marks the spot where Daegu Castle once stood.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily

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Daegu National Museum

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Daegu National Museum

Just outside Beomeo Park is where tourists can find Daegu National Museum, a cultural facility that contains more than 30,000 artifacts and archaeological treasures. Regular exhibits are featured in the Ancient Culture Hall, Medieval Culture Hall and Textiles and Clothing Hall. Outside Daegu National Museum, guests can meander through a landscaped garden to view stone monuments, several excavated archaeological sites and an ancient stone pagoda and dwelling site.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and most holidays (closed Monday and during Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission fees: free, but some special exhibitions require tickets

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