Gongsan-dong Travel Guide

Daegu

Reunification Buddha at Doughwasa Temple Donghwasa Temple is on the southern side of Mt. Palgongsan, South Korea. On its grounds is a 17 meter high statue of a Buddha of Medicine (Yaksayore-bil). Medical Buddhas are often depicted wearing a hat. It was completed in 1992 in hopes of reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Donghwasa Temple is one of the temples involved in the Temple Stay Program. This is a program which allows lay people to stay a night or two and experience Buddhist practices.
Reunification Buddha at Doughwasa Temple Donghwasa Temple is on the southern side of Mt. Palgongsan, South Korea. On its grounds is a 17 meter high statue of a Buddha of Medicine (Yaksayore-bil). Medical Buddhas are often depicted wearing a hat. It was completed in 1992 in hopes of reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Donghwasa Temple is one of the temples involved in the Temple Stay Program. This is a program which allows lay people to stay a night or two and experience Buddhist practices.
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The huge Seokjoyaksa Yeoraebul in Donghwasa Temple. Created as a prayer for reunification, this large Buddha statue is 17m high.; Shutterstock ID 774577342; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client:

Donghwasa

Find out about the history of Daegu with a stop at Donghwasa. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Donghwasa
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EXCO

Learn about the events happening in EXCO during your trip to Daegu. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

EXCO
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Kyungpook National University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Kyungpook National University during your trip to Daegu. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Kyungpook National University
Suseongmot Lake with sunset sky in Daegu, Korea

Suseongmot Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Suseongmot Lake during your travels in Daegu. Experience the area's entertainment choices and museums.

Suseongmot Lake
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Seomun Market

5/5(1 review)

During your trip to Daegu, you can do some window-shopping at Seomun Market. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Seomun Market
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Daegu World Cup Stadium

Catch an event at Daegu World Cup Stadium during your trip to Daegu. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Daegu World Cup Stadium

Top hotels in Gongsan-dong

moneystay deagu

moneystay deagu

2 out of 5
33-8 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu Daegu
The price is Rp751.026 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp751.026
Rp826.129 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Donghwasa and Gatbawi Seokjoyeoraejwasang are located ...
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Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro

Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro

3 out of 5
15, Dongseong-ro 1-gil Daegu Daegu
The price is Rp888.598 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp888.598
Rp977.458 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro
Inter Burgo Exco Hotel

Inter Burgo Exco Hotel

5 out of 5
80, Yutongdanji-ro, Buk-gu Daegu Daegu
The price is Rp1.396.745 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp1.396.745
Rp1.536.420 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Daegu Distribution Complex and Hanmida Course Bowling ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean room Staff Location

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Inter Burgo Exco Hotel
Hotel Susung

Hotel Susung

4 out of 5
106-7, Yonghak-ro Daegu Daegu
The price is Rp1.759.555 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
Rp1.759.555
Rp1.935.513 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Suseongmot Lake and Suseong Aqua Suyeongjang are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (405 reviews)
Great view from the room and roof top

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Hotel Susung
Daegu Marriott Hotel

Daegu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
6 Dongbu-Ro 26-Gil Dong-Gu Daegu
The price is Rp2.549.778 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp2.549.778
Rp2.804.756 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
Very cleam room with huge space, being a king bed, extra usable sofabed, and 1m diameter round table with 1 chair.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Daegu Marriott Hotel
DG HOUSE

DG HOUSE

2.5 out of 5
Deagu Medi-Square, 2094 Dalgubeol-daero Daegu
The price is Rp663.777 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp663.777
Rp730.152 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Daegu. Enjoy airport pick-up service (surcharge), laundry facilities and premium bedding. Popular attractions Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (200 reviews)
Very nice loft apartment, very clean , unexpectedly complex trash sorting. Old folks be aware that the loft stairs are steep and narrow and you can't stand upright in the loft.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

DG HOUSE
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Other neighbourhoods around Gongsan-dong

There are about 200 tombs in this area of Daegu. It is a wonderful spot for some great views of the city.

Dong-gu

4/5(1 area review)

Get to know Dong-gu and its many features like its restaurants and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Dongchon Park and Donghwasa, and you can jump on the metro at Haean Station or Bangchon Station to get around the city.

Dong-gu
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Bokhyeon-dong

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bokhyeon-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Expo Bowling Center and Daegu Distribution Complex.

Bokhyeon-dong
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Hyomok

Travellers like the entertainment venues in Hyomok, and Dongchon Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hyomok
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Sinamdong

When in Sinamdong and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Expo Bowling Center or Dongchon Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Keungogae Station or Dongdaegu Metro Station.

Sinamdong
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Sangyeok-dong

If you're spending some time in Sangyeok-dong, Daegu Distribution Complex and Hanmida Course Bowling Valley are top sights worth seeing.

Sangyeok-dong
Dongdaegu Station

Sincheondong

Even though there aren't top sights in Sincheondong, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Dongchon Park. Jump on the metro at Sincheon Station to see more of the city.

Sincheondong

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