[2025 Daegu Attraction] Travel Guide for Donghwasa (Updated Mar)

Visiting a temple | Tonghwasa Temple Donghwasa Temple 동화사 Tonghua Temple is near Bagong Mountain Take a leisurely walk under the warm winter sun Feel the red maple leaves and yellow apricots under the blue sky You can reach the Tonghua Temple Archway Through the entrance of Grand Master Tu Fu Turn right and you will see Tonghua Temple Tonghua Temple was originally called Yoga Temple Located in Bagongshan Road, Hedongshan The temple was built in 493 AD 1,500 years of history Later, the paulownia flowers Still blooming in winter, hence the name change The temple is one of the ten most beautiful sights in Daegu National Treasure: Tonghua Temple Flagpole Support Korea Treasure No. 254 The Medicine Buddha is enshrined in the hall The symbol of hope for unification Walking slowly in front of Fengqi Tower, I was attracted A solemn statue of Guanyin in a stone cave A closer look: unusual convex carving Instead, they carved into the stone. Because I stayed in front of Guanyin for too long The tour guide grandpa came over to explain Passionate as fire, a series of Korean It's embarrassing to say sorry to grandpa Grandpa understood and pulled me Take me from the left side of the stone sculpture of Guanyin Walk slowly to the right side of Guanyin And told me to look at Guanyin's eyes OMG Guanyin's eyes follow me Very shocked. Thank you grandpa. Don't miss the details of the visit Best Season to Visit Tonghua Temple It must be spring and autumn Visit in spring to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms Visit in autumn to enjoy the red maple leaves Travel with Bagong Mountain Cable Car Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and pray for happiness Have a Vipassana experience at Tonghwasa Temple Through worshiping Buddha, tea ceremony and meditation Two days and one night of meditation experience Start the journey of seeking your true self #GoodNewYearDestinations2025#travel#tourism#trip#travel#korea#Korea#Daegu#BuddhistTemple#Pagongsan#Tonghwasa#BusanItinerary#solotravel#maplered#goldengingko#temple #JanuaryGoodPlaces2025

#2023travelwish Such a perfect place I had been in 2022 summer period. amazing to experience the bottom of the hill. There was a restaurant from Korean food which looks like flying noddle 😋. I wish to visit India to experience their culture and street food. I have many Indians friends who suggested me various places to visit. #donghwasa #daegu #temple #southkorea

🏮A Feast of Light and Shadow Across Time “The Daegu Lantern Festival lights up the entire city, with thousands of lanterns reflected on the river surface🎇. Stroll through the labyrinth of light and shadow, where each lantern holds a thousand-year-old wish✨. This May, come to Daegu and experience this feast of Eastern aesthetics!” 🍗Fried Chicken and Beer: Unlock the New Trend in Korean Style! “Daegu nights are a carnival of fried chicken and beer🍻! In the lively atmosphere of Seomun Market, take a bite of crispy chicken and a sip of ice-cold beer—this is the romance you see in Korean dramas～” 🌿Palgongsan Mountain: The City's Natural Oxygen Bar “Take a cable car to the top of Palgongsan Mountain, and encounter the Zen tranquility of Donghwasa Temple amidst the clouds and mist🍵. Enjoy the fiery red maple leaves in autumn and the cherry blossoms in spring—Daegu's four seasons are hidden in this mountain!” [Long Paragraphs] 🏯A Duet of History and Modernity Daegu, a city gently treated by time, boasts both the bustling Seomun Market and the youthful vibrancy of the Keimyung University area. Stroll through the modern alleys, where the carved wooden windows of traditional Korean houses clash with modern art installations, creating a wonderful spark🎨. Ascend Palgongsan Mountain to visit the thousand-year-old Donghwasa Temple and overlook the city's skyline. History is not a faded scroll but a vivid memory flowing through every street and every brick and tile. 🍜Daegu on the Tip of Your Tongue: A Culinary Renaissance Seomun Market's culinary scene holds secrets that drive food lovers crazy! Freshly pulled noodles are chewy and springy🍜, sweet pancakes with crispy sunflower seeds are a delight🍡, and there are kimchi pancakes bigger than your face… But the ultimate must-try is Daegu fried chicken with beer🍗🍻! The moment you bite into the golden crispy skin, the juices burst forth, and paired with ice-cold beer, it's the perfect accompaniment to any K-drama soundtrack. 🎭A Cultural Feast: The Dance of Lanterns and Art When night falls in May, Daegu transforms into an ocean of light🌌. The Daegu Lantern Festival weaves a fairy tale with thousands of lanterns, each one a testament to the craftsman's dedication, reflecting shimmering light on the river surface. The murals and folk melodies of Kim Kwang-seok Street infuse the streets and alleys with an artistic atmosphere. If you happen to be there during the Fried Chicken and Beer Festival, the entire city is filled with a celebratory air🎉. [Slogans] “Daegu: One Lantern, Illuminating a Thousand Years of Splendor” “From Palgongsan to Seomun Market, Unlock the New Landmarks of Korean Style!” “A Journey for Your Taste Buds and Your Feet—Daegu, Waiting for You to Explore!” [Seasonal Copy] 🌸Spring: “Cherry blossoms rain down in Dalseong Park, Daegu's spring is a pink poem🌸. Wear a Hanbok to admire the flowers and capture your own *Goblin* moment～” 🍁Autumn: “The maple leaves of Palgongsan Mountain paint the sky red🍁, encounter a unique autumn celebration at the Mountain Festival! Take a cable car ride over a sea of burning maple leaves～” ❄️Winter: “Snow falls silently by Suseong Lake, gather around a warm stove and watch the rime ice hang from the branches❄️. Daegu's winter is so quiet that you can hear the heartbeat of time.” 📌Travel Tips Transportation: The subway covers the entire city, get a transportation card for easy access! Attire: Wear non-slip shoes for hiking, casual wear is recommended for the night market～ Hidden Gem: Participate in a lantern-making workshop and light up a wish lantern yourself🏮! Daegu, this underrated treasure city, is telling its story in its own way—waiting for you to embark on a healing journey💌.

🌟Highlights: Donghwasa Temple was first built by the monk Geukdal in the 15th year of King Soji of Silla (493 AD). It was originally named Yogasa Temple, but was later renamed Donghwasa Temple because the paulownia trees in the temple continued to bloom in winter. 📍Address: 35 Dohak-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea, on the south side of Palgongsan Mountain. ❤Recommended: The main hall of Donghwasa Temple has three rooms on the front and three on the side, with unique natural pillars. Inside the hall are statues of Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, and Bhaisajyaguru Buddha. Down the stone steps on the side of Bongseoru Pavilion, along the cement road, is the majestic stone statue of Bhaisajyaguru Buddha. This giant Buddha is 17 meters high and symbolizes the prayer for unification. 👍Top recommendation: The stone pagoda, stone lantern, lion statue, and lotus lantern are also very large. To the north of the Bhaisajyaguru Buddha statue are stone statues surrounding it like a screen, which are of world-class scale. 🕙Opening hours: Open all year round, from sunrise to sunset. 💰Ticket prices: KRW 2,500 for ages 19 and above, KRW 1,500 for ages 13–18, and KRW 1,000 for ages 12 and below. Group prices for 30 or more people are KRW 2,000, KRW 1,200, and KRW 800, respectively. 🚉Transportation: Take bus 131 (towards Donghwasa Temple, every hour) or bus 105 (every 10 minutes) from across Daegu Train Station (towards Exit 3 of Daegu Subway Station) to the Donghwasa Temple Group Facilities area, then walk for about 10 minutes. 🍲Food: Daegu has many local specialties, such as Daegu barbecue, which is popular for its tender and juicy meat and unique seasoning, and handmade knife-cut noodles, which are chewy with delicious broth. 🏨Accommodation: You can stay in downtown Daegu, where there are various star-rated hotels and budget guesthouses to choose from, such as Ramada by Wyndham Daegu, with convenient transportation and living facilities.

#FallTravel ◽️1-4 Otgol Village 📍Dunsan-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu The oldest hanok village in Daegu with a 400-year tradition. You can also take a tour related to the village, experience wearing hanbok, and stay overnight! ◽️5-8 Donghwasa Temple 📍1 Donghwasa-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu A temple representing Palgongsan where the chrysanthemum festival is in full swing. Even if it's not the chrysanthemum festival, the mountain turning into autumn colors and the temple blend in so well together, it's so beautiful. ◽️9-12 Palgongsan Cable Car 📍51 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu It's one of Daegu's representative fall travel destinations that lives up to its reputation! The view from the cable car ride up is so beautiful, and the mountain view from the top is also so beautiful! ✔️Dongwha Temple and Palgongsan Cable Car Station are close, so it's good to visit both at once. The restaurant near the cable car station, San-e-ga-na-hwa-ne, was really delicious👍🏻👍🏻 ◽️13-14 Bullo-dong Ancient Tombs 📍Daegu Dong-gu Bullo-dong San 1-16 A group of ancient tombs from the Three Kingdoms period that can be used as background photos for Windows materials. It's a great place to take pretty pictures of your life, but the view from above is really great. ✔️You can also rent a picnic at the nearby cafe Deep Deep Deep! ◽️15 Ayang Bridge 📍Daegu Dong-gu Gamsa-dong It was a great place to take a walk while looking at the sparkling Yunseul. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom beautifully🌸🩷 ◽️16 Dongchon Amusement Park 📍Daegu Dong-gu Hyomok-dong 1314 It's an amusement park full of retro charm created along the Geumho River. There are also light amusement facilities and entertainment facilities, and you can ride a duck boat on the Geumho River. It is close to the Ayang Bridge introduced above, so it is good to visit together! ◽️17-18 Daegu Aquarium 📍149 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, 9th floor, Shinsegae Department Store, Daegu Branch Daegu Aquarium is full of things to experience and meet various animals from marine animals to land animals. The mermaid show is especially famous, and the mermaids swimming leisurely in the water are so beautiful. ◽️19-20 Chicken Experience Theme Park Ttangttang Chicken Land 📍220-2 Palgong-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu Isn't it exciting just hearing the name Chicken Experience Theme Park? It is an experiential theme park where you can experience making chicken and burgers, as well as a cute photo zone! You can take the chicken and burgers you make home or eat them on site. A trip to Dong-gu, Daegu full of things to see, eat, and enjoy! How about taking a trip to Dong-gu, Daegu this fall?🍂🤎