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

Introduction

Palgongsan National Park is located close to Palgongsan Mountain, one of the larger mountains in the Taebaek Mountain Range. Palgongsan Mountain is located 20 kilometers northeast from downtown Daegu, where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain has three peaks in a row: Birobong Peak (1192.3 meters) in the center and Dongbong (aka ‘Mitabong,’ 1,155 meters) and Seobong (aka ‘Samseongbong,’ 1,150 meters) on each side.

The park is within the administrative district of Dong-gu, with Daegu and four towns along its border, including Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsan-si, and Chilgok-gun. A number of Buddhist temples including Donghwasa, the headquarters of the 9th Buddhist Parish, are located in the area.

The park has numerous rocks and valleys and is carpeted with azaleas in the spring. In the autumn many visitors flock to the park to admire the fall leaves on the trees lining the 16.3-kilometer-long roadway that runs through the park. With vibrant green leaves in spring and a delicate snowscape in the winter, Palgongsan Mountain is an attractive destination for visitors throughout the year.

Basic Information

Address 1 Donghwasa 1-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu (41007)

Website www.knps.or.kr

Last Updated 2025/08/11

Hours Open 24 hr
* Subject to change depending on weather conditions

Closed N/A (Open all year around)

Information +82-53-989-8300

Parking Available (Free)

Additional Information

Mountain Not Access Period Annual Forest Fire Prevention Period

Spring: February 15 - May 15 / Autumn: November 1 - December 15

* Subject to change based on weather conditions

Hiking Course * Course 1

Ticket Office - Donghwasa Temple - Budoam Hermitage - Yeomburam Hermitage - Dongbong
Peak - Seobong Peak

* Course 2

Ticket Office - Donghwasa Temple - Naewonam Hermitage - Yeombulbong Peak - Dongbong
Peak

* Course 3
Ticket Office - Donghwasa Temple - Yaksuam Hermitage - Pokpogol
Valley - Sillyeongjae Hill

Available Facilities Donghwa facility organization, camping area, Daegu Citizen Safety Theme Park, Donghwasa Temple, etc.

Restrooms Available

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

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