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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)

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.

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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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FAQ

Where is Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District) located?

1 Donghwasa 1-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu

What are Palgongsan National Park (Donghwasa Temple District)'s opening hours?

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Source: Google Maps (verified 2026-07-12)