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Daegu

Daegu is a basin city known for scorching summers and a thriving textile heritage that has reinvented itself through fashion districts and vibrant night markets. Kim Gwangseok Street and the Seomun Night Market capture the city's creative, working-class character.

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Travel Information

Best Time to Visit

April for cherry blossoms along Apsan Park, or October to November for Palgongsan Mountain foliage and the comfortable fall weather

From Seoul

KTX ~1h 40min

Local Food

납작만두 (Flat Mandu), Makchang, Ttaro Gukbap

Top things to see in Daegu

1Donghwasa Temple
2Apsan Park
3Seomun Market
483 Tower
5Kim Gwangseok-gil Road
6Palgongsan Natural Park
7Dalseong Park
8Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daegu

How do I get to Daegu from Seoul?
The KTX from Seoul takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to Dongdaegu Station. SRT trains also run a similar route. Express buses from Seoul take about 3.5 hours.
What is special about Seomun Market?
Seomun Market dates back to the Joseon era and is one of Korea's three largest traditional markets. The night market section opens at 7 PM with hundreds of street food stalls. Try napjak mandu (flat dumplings) and makchang (grilled intestines), Daegu's signature dish.
What should I see in Daegu?
Walk Kim Gwangseok Street for murals honoring the folk singer, hike Apsan Park via cable car for city views, explore the Modern History Trail in the old downtown, and visit Donghwasa Temple on Palgongsan Mountain.

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