# Walk around Daegu

- Link: https://leoviotti.com/blog/walk-around-daegu/
- Published: 2016-10-18T19:09:22+08:00
- Author: LeoViotti

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Past the hype for KPOP, Daegu is Korea’s more relaxed and laid back city that is
a step away from the glitz and bling of the trend and lifestyle that the country
is famous for. While this part of Korea is mostly considered as bland and boring,
try giving this place a chance and see some of the of its tourist attractions that
would equally captivate you as much as KPOP does.

**Location**

This is the fourth largest city after the country’s major cities including Seoul,
Busan and Incheon. Daegu is located in the southeastern part of Korea spanning a
land area of 341.25 square miles.

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This metropolitan territory plays an important part in the country’s economy as 
it has been known to specialize in the electronics industry.

**Climate**

The mountains that surround Daegu are one of the reasons why for the climate in 
the city. During winter, temperatures can drop below negative.

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The coldest month is in January while July is the wettest. The warmest is in August,
which experiences a temperature of 26.4 Degrees Celsius on average.

**Transportation**

The city is served by the Daegu International Airport that hosts both international
and domestic flights. Situated in the eastern side of the city, travelers have to
ride a bus from the airport to reach the city center.

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Taxis are another mode of transportation since the bus option is quite pricey. Trains
are also a good choice and are connected to some other cities in Korea.

**Attractions**

**Donghwasa Temple**

This is one of the most distinct landmarks in the city. Located in the foothills
of Mount Palgongsan, the temple was founded in 493 C.E. and renovated in 1732.

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The temple looks like a phoenix roosting on her eggs.

**Daegu National Museum**

This museum exhibits some of treasured heritage of the city. Mostly composed of 
Buddhist scriptures and relics, the museum is visited by tourists for education 
and leisure purposes.

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The museum also hosts some activities that guests can engage into like traditional
dying and learning about herbs and plants.

**Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park**

Also called Central Park, this tourist destination turned preserved location is 
a favorite of both locals and tourists due to the relaxing vibe of the greenery 
and flowers plated around it.

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This plaza serves as a place to relax for those who want to escape from the hustle
and bustle of the metro for a while.

_Sources:_

_Daegu – Lonely Planet_
 [_ https://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gyeongsangbuk-do/daegu_](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/gyeongsangbuk-do/daegu)

_Daegu Tourist Information_
 [_ http://tour.daegu.go.kr/eng/_](http://tour.daegu.go.kr/eng/)

_Images:_
 _ (1) http://visitdaegu2011.blogspot.com_ _ (2) https://38below.wordpress.
com_ _ (3) http://visitdaegu2011.blogspot.com_ _ (4) http://www.panoramio.com_ _(
5) http://english.triptokorea.com_ _ (6) http://visitdaegu2011.blogspot.com_ _ (
7) https://www.flickr.com_

_Aira Algado_