Daegu
Places to visit in Gunwi-gun, Daegu
Explore stories of old villages, memorial sites for notable figures, and views of Palgongsan Mountain. Add a trip to the mountain foothills to a visit to an exhibition or village.
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Places to visit
10 placesSaraon Story Village
The history and culture of past generations are recreated around three themes: Jeokra Village, Jeokra Hall, and Jeokra Valley.
View on mapCardinal Kim Sou-hwan Love and Sharing Park
A cultural space dedicated to carrying on and spreading the spirit of love and sharing associated with Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan.
View on mapPalgongsan Sky Garden
A hiking route gives access to peaks on Palgongsan, including Odoam, Birobong, Dongbong, and Seobong.
View on mapPalgongsan Mountain
Rising to 1,192 meters, this mountain spans Gunwi-gun, Daegu, and several areas of Gyeongbuk. Explore its mountain scenery, with granite ridges and the peaks of Birobong, Dongbong, and Seobong.
View on mapHantijae Pass
This mountain pass on Palgongsan connects Bugye-myeon in Gunwi with Dongmyeong-myeon in Chilgok. Take in the mountain scenery and visit Hanti Martyrs' Shrine.
View on mapGunwi Grotto of the Amitabha Triad
This Buddhist heritage site in Gunwi houses a triad of Amitabha figures in a grotto within a rock cliff. Explore the grotto alongside the surrounding mountain scenery.
View on mapKyungpook National University Museum of Natural History
Operated by Kyungpook National University, this museum specializes in natural history. Explore exhibits featuring animal and plant specimens, geological materials, and dinosaur fossils.
View on mapHwabon Station Water Tower
This former railway water tower is preserved in the plaza at Hwabon Station. See the railway facility once used to supply water to steam locomotives.
View on mapIngaksa Temple
This historic temple in Gunwi is associated with Ilyeon, who wrote the Samguk Yusa. Explore the temple grounds and the old temple site.
View on mapSamguk Yusa Theme Park
This theme park in Gunwi is based on the Samguk Yusa. Walk through its park-like grounds and discover stories about Ilyeon and ancient history.
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Scenes of the area
- Explore stories and mountain trails in Gunwi-gun.
- The northern foothills of Palgongsan Mountain
- Mountain paths around Hwabon and Ilyeon's legacy