Mount Palgongsan, a prominent landmark in Daegu, South Korea, was designated as the 23rd national park in South Korea on December 28, 2023. This mountain is not only a grand natural landscape but also a place with a deep history and rich cultural heritage.
Key Features and Highlights:
Natural Scenery:
- Mount Palgongsan offers beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons, with peaks made of bizarre rocks, lush forests, and clear valleys. Especially, the autumn foliage and winter snow scenery provide visitors with unforgettable memories.
Cultural Heritage:
- Mount Palgongsan has been regarded as a Buddhist sanctuary since the Silla Dynasty, and there are temples and cultural properties with a long history throughout the mountain. Representative examples include Donghwasa Temple, built during the Goryeo Dynasty, and Pagyesa Temple, built during the Joseon Dynasty.
- In particular, the Gatbawi Buddha, known as the Gatbawi Stone Seated Buddha, is a famous prayer site visited by many Buddhists and tourists.
Various Hiking Trails:
- Mount Palgongsan offers hiking trails of various difficulty levels, making it popular with hikers. There are various courses available to satisfy everyone from beginners to experienced hikers.
Palgongsan Cable Car:
- One of the most comfortable ways to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Palgongsan is to use the Palgongsan Cable Car. Taking the cable car to the top of Shinrim Peak allows you to take in the magnificent ridges of Palgongsan and the beautiful scenery of the surrounding cities at a glance.
- The Palgongsan Cable Car has 24 cable cars departing every 40 seconds, traveling the 2.4km round trip in about 14 minutes.
- The Cable car terminal is located at the top of Shinlim peak.
- After getting off the cable car, if you go to the rock hill behind the observatory, you can see the Palgongsan toothed ridges leading from Gwanbong where Gatbawi is located to Dongbong, Birobong, and Pagyejae at a glance.
Visiting Information:
Location: Dong-gu, Gunwi-gun, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsan-si, Chilgok-gun, Daegu, South Korea
Nearby Attractions: Donghwasa Temple, Pagyesa Temple, Gatbawi, Bangjja Yugi Museum, Citizen Safety Theme Park, etc.
Palgongsan National Park is a beautiful place where nature and history harmonize. Visitors can create special memories with healing here.
