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Daegu is officially known as Daegu Metropolitan City and is one of the largest cities in South Korea. It is the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do province. Gatbawi Buddha statue is situated at Gwanbong, the southern peak of Palgongsan mountain. The statue Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu was carved in the 9th century and has become one of the major tourist attractions of Daegu. The height of the peak, where Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is situated, is more than 800 meters and it takes almost an hour to reach that place. "Gatbawi" in local language means "hat rock".

Daegu and its surrounding area provide an ample scope for leisure, entertainment and sporting amenities. Daily half-day or one day tour events such as visits to museums, Buddhist temples, kings' tomb, folk village, old castle, zoo, city tour, among others, are conducted with the service of an English speaking guide. One of the must-see destinations of Daegu is Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu.

Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is famous for granting wishes, and it attracts many tourists to Mt. Palgongsan from all over the world. There is a belief that Gatbawi grants only one wish of each of the pilgrims to come true. The original name of Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is Gwanbong Buddha as it is located at the summit of the Gwanbong peak (850 meters) on Mt. Palgongsan. The fame of Gatbawi Buddha has surpassed that of Gwanbong Buddha all over South Korea as the Buddha wearsa gat, which is a Korean hat

Donghwasa Temple, Mt. Palgongsan, Daegu is one of the eleven cultural assets officially designated by the central government of South Korea. On July 28th, 1988 Donghwasa Temple, Daegu has been granted the status of the 9th head temple of a Korean Buddhist order, Jogyejong.

Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is a 4 meters tall sitting stone Buddha, and its official name is Gwanbong Seokjoyeoraejwasang (Gwanbong sitting stone Buddha). The expression on his face and his stout body demonstrate the feeling of impressive mercy. Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is a representative work of art from the Unified Silla Kingdom, and this statue is designated as the National Treasure Number 431.

You should include a trip to Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu, a place of attraction for both the pilgrims and tourists.

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