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There are numerous tourist attractions in Daegu All the prime locations of tourist attractions in Daegu are still developing at a rapid pace to be the No. 1 in the People’s Republic of Korea.

The administrative system of the city is also functioning in an effective manner influencing the development. The city of Daegu is blessed with versatility. It has absolutely everything to offer, from the extensive mountain ranges to the intersecting rivers, the lush greenery and all of them tend to make your Daegu tour more and more enjoyable. The bounties of the nature has also attracted hordes of international tourists. Apart from that, an earnest effort has been made to make Daegu a travelers paradise. The consequence of the effort has been that, Daegu has been able to pull the domestic crowd and now it’s the turn of the international tourists to make the tourism of the city a major success. The milestones have already been set to establish the city as a major Center of Tourism.

The various locations in and around the city seek the credit of promoting tourism within the city. The important sites are:

• Bulgaska Temple and Seokguram Grotto: It is the masterpiece temple at the bottom of Mt. Tohamson, housing the seven national treasures of Korea. The Grotto is an artificial cave with an arched entrance. There is a massive statue of Lord Buddha carved out of stone in the cave. Together they have been designated as the World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  
  
• Bomun Lake Resort: It is an international tourist resort at the highway system of Daegu.
  
  
• Mt Namsen: It is the mountain at a height of 494 meters above sea level, in the southern part of the Gyeongju City. There are many temples, pagodas, stone images of Lord Buddha located on this mountain.
  
  
• Mt.Palgongsan: This is the holy mountain, situated at the north eastern region of Daegu. Birobong Peak is the highest peak. The Donghwasa temple is the most visited place in this mountain.
  
  
• Donghwasa Temple: This temple on the Mt.Palgongsan is about a millennium years old. It was built during the rule of Silla Dynasty.
  
  
• Buinsa Temple: This is an affiliate temple to the Donghwasa temple, built in the 7th century. This is also known as the memorial temple of Queen Seondeok of the Silla dynasty.
  
  
• Tomb Park of Jisandon: This is an area dotted with numerous tombs of various shapes and sizes, lined along the southern ridge of Mt. Jusan.
  
  
• Pagyesa Temple: This temple located at about 10 minutes driving distance from the Donghwasa temple, is vividly related to the king Yeongjo of the Jodeon dynasty.
  
  
• Gatbawi : This is the stone figure of Lord Buddha with a stone hat on his head; the name Gatbawi signifies the fact. It is located at the top of Gwanbong peak, at an elevation of 850 meters above sea level.

• Mt. Gayasan and Haeinsa Temple
• Andong Folklore Museum
• Hahoe Folk Village
• Unmunsa Temple
• Samgye-ri Valley
• Sangdae Hot Spring
• Songnimsa Temple
• Gasan-sanseong Mountain Fortress