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Top 10 places to visit in Dalseong, Daegu
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist destinations in Dalseong, Daegu, where beautiful nature and interesting culture coexist.
This ranking was selected based on the popularity rankings of the Korea Tourism Organization and includes a variety of things to enjoy and see.
If you are planning a trip, refer to this list and enjoy a special and meaningful trip. I hope you can make happy memories. enjoy your trip!
Nokdong Seowon
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Introduction to Nokdong Seowon
Nokdong Seowon, located in Giseong, Samjeong Mountain, Uruk-ri, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu Metropolitan City, is a seowon that honors General Kim Chung-seon of Mohadang.
To commemorate the general's achievements, Hyangdo Confucian scholars appealed and it was built in 1791, the 15th year of King Jeongjo's reign.
Afterwards, in 1868, the 5th year of King Gojong's reign, it was demolished due to Heungseon Daewongun's order to abolish the Confucian Academy. It was restored in 1914, but as the number of descendants increased, its size became narrow, so it was moved to its current location in 1972 with support from the national treasury and expanded at the same time.
The Seowon grounds include Hyangyangmun Gate, Nokdong Seowon, Nokdongsa Temple, Chungjeolgwan, and Gibgong's tomb is located behind the Seowon.
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Basic information about Nokdong Seowon
Website http://www.dskjfriend.kr/
Operating hours: Summer (March~October) 10:00~18:00
Winter season (November - February) 10:00 - 17:00
Parking facilities available (Dalseong Korea-Japan Friendship Center)
Day off: Every Monday / January 1 / Lunar New Year and Chuseok
six gods
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Introduction to Yukshinsa
Yukshinsa Temple is a shrine that enshrines the memorial tablets of Park Paeng-nyeon, Seong Sam-mun, Lee Gae, Yu Seong-won, Hawi-ji, and Yu Eung-bu, who were called six gods during the reign of King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty.
When the shrine was first built, only Park Paeng-nyeon (醉琴軒 Park 彭年) was enshrined in the ancestral rites, but after Park Gye-chang, the great-grandson of the teacher, had a dream of the six gods loitering outside the door of the shrine on the anniversary of his death, the five remaining shrines were also invited to join him. It is said that it has been done.
In 1691, the 17th year of King Sukjong's reign, Nakginsa Temple was built to enshrine them and perform ancestral rites. However, due to the abolition of Seowon, Nakginsa Temple was demolished along with the Seowon. In 1924, when Nakgin Seowon was rebuilt, the memorial tablets were enshrined again.
From 1974 to 1975, it was rebuilt at its current location under the name of Yuksinsa through the [Loyalty and Hyogi Remains Cleanup Project], and from 2003 to 2011, Chungjeolmun Gate was built and the building was restored.
Since then, Hyangsa has been staying at Yuksinsa Temple.
Currently, buildings such as Sungjeongdang, Sungjeoldang, Sarangchae, Oesammun, and Naesammun remain in Yuksinsa Temple, as well as Dalseong Taegojeong and Taegojeong Anchae, which were designated as Treasure No. 544.
Dalseong Taegojeong was built by Park Il-san in 1479 and is a separate building attached to the head house.
In addition, there are hexagonal monuments to the gods of Sayuk, commemorative monuments for Presidents Park Chung-hee, Choi Kyu-ha, and National Assembly Speaker Park Jun-gyu, the Heonseong Guest Book Monument, and a marker for the birthplace of the 13th, 14th, and 15th National Assembly Speaker Park Jun-gyu in Songsan.
At the entrance to Myogol Areum Village, there is a memorial hall for Sayuksin.
Yukshinsa basic information
Operating hours 09:00~18:00 (lunch time 12:00~13:00)
Parking facilities available (free)
Day off: Every Monday, Tuesday / National holidays
Biseulsan Natural Recreation Forest
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Introduction to Biseulsan Natural Recreation Forest
Biseulsan Natural Recreation Forest is a recreational attraction located within Biseulsan Mountain, which has beautiful natural scenery and is rich in strangely shaped rocks.
It is one of the top 100 famous mountains in the country announced by the Korea Forest Service. It is a recreational forest on Mt. Biseul with Hwahwabong Peak at 1,058m above sea level centered on Cheonwangbong Peak at 1,084m and Gwangibong Peak at 989m on either side. The middle ridge of the mountain is mainly dense with coniferous trees. The strangely shaped rocks and autumn foliage up to the upper ridge create a spectacular view.
True flowers in spring, fog and valley camping in summer, maple leaves and silver grass in fall, and ice gardens in winter are also spectacular.
As a result, Biseulsan Natural Recreation Forest is a place where you can relax with the gifts of nature all year round.
In addition to a house in the forest, the forest has experiential facilities and things to enjoy, such as an auto camping site, a camping site, an outdoor performance hall, a pond, a youth training center, a physical training center, a grass plaza, a photo spot, a water park, and a forest healing center. There are also trails lined with natural stones. There is Tamseok-ro.
There are historical sites such as Yugasa Temple, a temple from the Silla Dynasty under Daegyeonbong Peak of Mt. Biseul, Jaesa Temple, Hwawon Recreation Area, and Daegyeonsa Three-story Stone Pagoda at the entrance of Doseongam and the recreation forest.
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Biseulsan Natural Recreation Forest Basic Information
Website https://www.foresttrip.go.kr/
Operating hours: Always open (however, check-in and check-out times apply when using the facility)
[Accommodation] 15:00 on the day - 12:00 the next day
Parking facilities available (public parking lot, private parking lot)
※ Camper vehicles are not allowed to enter. Use the cart (free) provided at the entrance of the recreation forest.
Biseulsan Yugasa Temple
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Introduction to Biseulsan Yugasa Temple
Yugasa Temple, located at the western foot of Biseulsan Mountain, is a branch temple of Donghwasa Temple, the headquarters of the 9th Diocese of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
The capital was founded in 827, the second year of King Heungdeok's reign in Silla, and was also the central capital of the Confucian sect, one of the three major sects of Goryeo.
This temple is the headquarters of the Confucian sect, and in its heyday, about 3,000 monks stayed here, and Monk Ilyeon also once lived here.
It was later destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasions of Korea, but in 1976, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out, including the reconstruction of Daeungjeon and Yonghwajeon, and it remains to this day.
The 108 stone pagodas that were erected in 2008 as a memorial to citizens and writers who love Mt. Biseul and during the reconstruction of Buddhist temples in 2011 attract attention.
Existing temples include Daeungjeon, Yonghwajeon, Sibangnu, Nahanjeon, Sanryeonggak, Beomjongru, and Cheonwangmun.
In particular, the three Buddha statues enshrined in the main hall of Yugasa Temple were made of Gyeongju jade stones grown in the Gyeongju area. The Gyeongju jade stones, called Buddha stones, were used to create not only the Sakyamuni Buddha but also Bodhisattva Bodhisattva Manju Bodhisattva and Bodhisattva Bodhisattva.
In 2003, the Yugasa Stone Seated Buddha, a three-story stone pagoda, and 16 stupas, including the Yugasa Stone Seated Buddha, were designated as tangible cultural assets of Daegu Metropolitan City.
Among these, the Gwaebul is enshrined and made upon by residents of surrounding villages whenever they were in trouble due to drought, disease, or enemy invasion.
In particular, when the drought is severe, it is said that if you make a wish to the Gwaebul and hold a rain offering at the Daegyeonsa Temple site, rain is sure to come.
In 1993, three Buddhist paintings enshrined in Daeungjeon were stolen, causing regret that the Buddhist paintings could not be seen.
I had to be satisfied with just looking at the Gwaebulham, but on July 25, 2023, I was able to retrieve it after 30 years, pray for the Buddha, and see it in person.
The three-story stone pagoda is 364cm high and is a Goryeo period-style work that was moved in 1920 from the Wongaksa Temple site below.
In addition, the 16 stone bell-shaped stupas here are intact because they were not damaged by robbers, and the attached hermitages include Sudoam, a place of ablution for nuns, and Doseongam, one of the three major places of prayer in Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Located midway up Biseulsan Mountain, it is great to enjoy along with various tourist attractions within Biseulsan Mountain.
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Biseulsan Yugasa Temple basic information
Homepage http://www.yugasa.net/
Operating hours : Always open (however, the temple closes at 19:00 after the evening service)
Parking facilities available (free)
Biseulsan County Park
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Introduction to Biseulsan County Park
Biseulsan Mountain was given its name because the shape of the rock at the top resembles a hermit playing a harp. During the Silla Dynasty, it was called ‘Posan’, and it has long been known as a sacred place where a mountain god named King Jeongseong lives.
It is one of the top 100 famous mountains in the country announced by the Korea Forest Service. It is a recreational forest on Mt. Biseul with Cheonwangbong Peak at 1,084m above sea level centered on Hwahwabong Peak at 1,058m and Gwangibong Peak at 989m on either side. The middle ridge of the mountain is mainly dense with coniferous trees. The strangely shaped rocks and autumn foliage up to the upper ridge create a spectacular view.
Biseulsan Mountain includes Daegyeonsa Temple, Yugasa Temple, Sojaesa Temple, Biseulsan Natural Recreation Forest, Hotel Azalea, Auto Camping Site, and Healing Forest.
Biseulsan Natural Recreation Forest is a recreational attraction located within Biseulsan Mountain, which has beautiful natural scenery and is rich in strangely shaped rocks.
There are true flowers in spring, valleys in summer, maple leaves and silver grass in fall, and ice gardens in winter, making it a great place to visit all year round.
Biseulsan County Park Basic Information
Website https://tour.daegu.go.kr/
Parking facilities available (approximately 300 small cars / 10 large cars)
Closed days: Every Tuesday (except, if Tuesday is a public holiday, closed on Wednesday)
Jeongsan Choi
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Introduction to Jeongsan Choi
It is a mountain located in Juri, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu.
Choijeongsan seems to have originated from the meaning of having a flat top and being the highest mountain in the vicinity.
Choijeongsan Mountain (905m) is the highest peak of the Choijeong Massif, which starts from Juamsan Mountain (846.8m) in the north and continues through Choijeongsan Mountain to Umisan Mountain (747m), Samseongsan Mountain (668.4m), Bonghwasan Mountain (474m), and Paljoryeong Mountain (360m). .
The Choijeong Massif, which includes Choijeongsan Mountain, is a massif located in the center of the Biseul Mountain Range and has a similar shape to Biseulsan Mountain, so it is called the brother mountain of Biseulsan Mountain.
It is separated from the Biseul Mountains to the west by Yonggyecheon, a tributary stream of Sincheon, and occupies the entire area of Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun.
Choijeongsan Mountain, along with Biseulsan Mountain, is a famous mountain in Dalseong-gun and is closely related to volcanic activity.
The bedrock that makes up Mt. Choijeong is mainly made up of andesitic breccias that erupted during volcanic activity in the late Cretaceous period.
This rock body is intruded with quartz porphyry, granite, and felsic rocks.
It has strong resistance to weathering and erosion, forming tall mountains and often forming rugged rock peaks.
A high-level flat surface 300m wide and 2km long is formed near the 700-800m highland between the main peak and Tongjeomnyeong (700m).
There are places where rock is exposed on the flat surface.
In particular, the flat surface at 700 to 800 meters before reaching the summit is spectacular with a thick colony of briers and barley elms, and colonies of true flowers and silver grass change the appearance of Mt. Choijeong depending on the season.
Even though it is a mountain over 900m above sea level, its slope is gentle, making it a popular driving course in Daegu. The view from the heliport at the top offers a view not only of Daegu city but also Palgongsan Mountain, another famous mountain in Daegu. There are few artificial lights, including street lights, so the stars are beautiful. It is being spread by word of mouth among hobbyists who observe it.
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Basic information about Jeongsan Choi
Website https://www.dalseong.daegu.kr/
Operating hours: Always open
Parking facilities available (free)
Open all year round on days off
Daegu Spa Valley
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Introduction to Daegu Spa Valley
Spa Valley is a hot spring and sauna facility located in Naengcheon-ri, Dalseong-gun, and opened in 2003.
On the first floor of Spa Valley, there is a health club, souvenirs, and shops, and on the second floor there is a bade pool, kids pool, triad test room, UK-Ball sauna, fast food, oyster sauna, and sleeping room.
On the 4th floor, there is a large hot spring bath (Yin-Yang Five Elements Bath, UK-Ball Sauna, Red Clay Sleeping Room, Open-air Bath, Outdoor Water Park Wave Pool, Lazy River Pool, Water Slides (Body Slide, Tube Slide), Water Polo Pool, Diving Pool, Open-air Bath, etc.
Daegu Spa Valley hot spring sauna has Yinyang Five Elements Bath and UK-ball sauna.
Yin Yang Five Elements Soup is made up of several types of baths that are beneficial to health and improve body rhythm.
It is a health hot spring bathing system that combines the methods of oriental medicine, folk remedies derived from the long life experiences of ancestors, and methods that utilize the natural energy abundant in the natural world. Types include bamboo bath, cheoncho bath, juniper bath, and mulberry bath. etc.
UK-ball sauna is a new supernatural substance that releases energy. Based on the harmony of yin-yang and the five elements, UK-ball removes waste and toxins and has great effects on skin care and body shape management. It also improves blood circulation and metabolism. It is effective in promoting stimulation, so you can enjoy the sauna with a refreshing feeling.
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Daegu Spa Valley Basic Information
Website http://www.spavalley.co.kr/
Operating hours (hours vary by season, see website)
Parking facilities available
Daegyeonsa Temple
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Introduction to Daegyeonsa Temple
Daegyeonsa Temple, which means seeing big, feeling big, and realizing big, is a temple located on the top of Biseulsan Mountain in Daegu Metropolitan City and is a branch temple of Donghwasa Temple, the 9th parish of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Daegyeonsa Temple is a 1,000-year-old Silla temple that was founded during the reign of King Heondeok in the early 2nd Dynasty of the Silla Dynasty.
It appears that the founder of this temple was King Heondeok and his queen. Monk Ilyeon, who wrote the Samguk Yusa, passed the civil service examination at the age of 22 and became the first abbot in 1227. This is the temple where he annotated for 22 years, collecting data and planning the Samguk Yusa. It is known as
However, this temple was also destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Korea, but was greatly rebuilt twice in 1611, the third year of Gwanghae, and in the 11th year of King Injo, reaching its heyday.
However, in the 18th century, the temple fell into disrepair again. It was rebuilt by Lee Jae-in in 1900 to celebrate King Yeongchin's accession to the throne, but it began to fall apart in 1908, and in June 1917, it was announced in the Official Gazette of the Government-General of Joseon that 'Daegyeonsa Temple is abolished'. Only the site remains, and only the three-story stone pagoda stands precariously at the abandoned temple site, so it was once called 'Daegyeonsa Temple Site.'
Then, the reconstruction work of Daegyeonsa Temple began in November 2011 by Dalseong-gun and Donghwasa Temple of the Jogye Order, and four buildings, including Jeokmyeolbogung, Yosachae, Sansingak, and wooden waga, were completed in March 2014.
As a result, Daegyeonsa Temple was restored more than 100 years after it was abolished.
It is one of the temples located above 1,000m along with Bongjeongam Hermitage and Beopgyesa Temple on Mt. Jirisan. It is called Jeokmyeolbogung because it houses Buddha's relics rather than a Buddha statue.
The Jinsinsa relics enshrined in Daegyeonsa Temple were transferred to Donghwasa Temple in November 2013 after receiving a donation of one piece of Buddha's Jinsinsarira that was enshrined at Kurukude Temple in Sri Lanka.
This true sarira has been kept at the Towa Temple in Sri Lanka since 103 AD, and is one of the 4 families of sarira that have been enshrined at the Kurukude Temple since 1881.
Nowadays, a Bodhisattva ordination ceremony was held at the Geumgang Stairs (April 16, 2023), and it is located at the top of Biseulsan Mountain, embracing the Biseulsan Mountain Natural Recreation Forest. In spring, azaleas are in full bloom in the Biseulsan true flower colony, creating a spectacular sight.
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Daegyeonsa Temple basic information
Homepage http://www.cha.go.kr
Operating hours: Always open
※ However, the temple is open from 05:00 to 19:00.
Parking facilities available (free)
Sojaesa (Daegu)
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Introduction to Sojaesa (Daegu)
Sojaesa Temple is a branch temple of Donghwasa Temple, the 9th parish of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, located 430m above sea level on the southwest slope of Hwahwabong Peak on Mt. Biseul.
The name Sojaesa means destroying all disasters.
This temple was founded during the Silla Dynasty, and its founding date and founder are unknown.
Afterwards, it was rebuilt by Jinbo in 1358, the 7th year of King Gongmin's reign, by Hwalyun in 1457, by Oeam in 1510, by Cheongsim in 1701, and by Wansan in 1841.
Afterwards, it was rebuilt by Beop-ro in 1857, and rebuilt by Wangsan in 1900.
Existing temples include Daeungjeon, Myeongbujeon, Samseonggak, and Yosachae.
Daeungjeon, which has a gable roof with 4 rooms on the front and 2 rooms on the sides, was dismantled and restored in Dalseong-gun in 1976 and has become a cultural asset of Daegu Metropolitan City. Myeongjeonjeon also recently collapsed and was rebuilt.
In particular, it was confirmed that the seated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva statue enshrined in Myeongjeon was created in 1674 from the attire recently excavated from Gaegeumbulsa Temple, and that its restoration began on March 20th in the 6th year of King Qianlong's reign and was completed on April 6th.
In other words, it has ancestral dates and records of restoration, is relatively large for a Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and although it is a work from the late Joseon Dynasty, it retains some of the early Joseon style, making it a good resource for research on ancestral history.
Nearby is Geummuljeong Pavilion, where mineral water is said to be good for skin diseases and chronic diseases.
It is named so because small gold dust-like dust floats on the surface of the spring water.
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Sojaesa (Daegu) basic information
Operating hours: Always open
Parking facilities : Use the recreational forest parking lot
Open all year round on days off
Yeyeon Seowon
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Introduction to Yeyeon Seowon
This is a seowon built to commemorate the loyalty of Gwak Jae-woo (郭再祐), who served as the leader of the righteous army during the Japanese invasions of Korea.
It was first established as ‘Chunghyeonsa Temple’ in 1618 (the 10th year of King Gwanghaegun’s reign), and was expanded in size in 1674 (15th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign) to take on the appearance of a seowon.
In 1677 (the 3rd year of King Sukjong's reign), it received the name 'Yeyeon' as a Saekseowon recognized by the country.
Gyeonguidang (景義堂) was built in 1872 (9th year of King Gojong's reign) after it was closed in 1868 (the 5th year of King Gojong's reign) due to Heungseon Daewongun's order to abolish the Confucian Academy. It was completely destroyed again during the Korean War and was rebuilt in 1977 with the auditorium and three gates. It took on its current appearance when the shrine was restored in 1984.
At this time, the memorial stone and monument of Kwak Jae-woo and Kwak Jun were re-erected. This monument is also called the ‘Sweating Memorial Monument’ because it is said that sweat flows whenever there is a national difficult situation.
Currently, the memorial tablet of Kwak Jun, who contributed during the Jeong Yujaeran invasion, is additionally enshrined as Kwak Jae-woo's Jaejongsuk.
A ancestral rite is held every year in March and September.
It is interesting to note that there is a monument on the grounds that says that people sweat whenever the country faces difficulties.
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Yeyeon Seowon basic information
Website https://www.dalseong.daegu.kr/culture/
https://www.cha.go.kr/
This was an introduction to the top 10 places worth visiting in Dalseong, Daegu.
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