Palgongsan Natural Park (Donghwasa Temple District) (팔공산자연공원(동화사지구))

Palgongsan Natural 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, Daegu and has 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.

Introduction Information

Holiday: N/A (Open all year around)
Parking: Available
Inquiries: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-53-939-0080

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