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Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(동화사지구))

Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(동화사지구)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산국립공원(동화사지구))

Palgongsan National Park) is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) is a Korean national park in Daegu's northern mountains, with multiple Buddhist temples (notably Donghwasa, founded in 493 CE) and serious hiking routes. Donghwasa is one of Korea's larger major Buddhist temples with an enormous standing Buddha statue. For travelers based in Daegu and serious about Korean Buddhist heritage with strong mountain context, Palgongsan-Donghwasa is one of the strongest single picks. Pair with the broader Palgongsan area circuit.

Quick highlights

  • National park in Daegu's northern mountains
  • Donghwasa Temple founded 493 CE
  • Enormous standing Buddha statue
  • Serious hiking routes
  • Strongest Daegu Buddhism pick

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