GuidesTemples in Daegu
Where are the temples in Daegu?
The site lists 35 temples in Daegu: 13 in Dalseong-gun, 7 in Dong-gu, 5 in Gunwi-gun, 4 each in Nam-gu and Dalseo-gu, and 1 each in Jung-gu and Suseong-gu.
Donghwasa Temple, Pagyesa Temple, Buinsa Temple (Daegu), Bukjijangsa Temple, Dorimsa Temple and Gwanamsa Temple in Dong-gu are at the foot of Palgongsan Mountain. Daegyeonsa Temple, Biseulsan Yugasa Temple, Doseongam Temple, Sudoam Temple, Sojaesa Temple and Yongmunsa Temple in Dalseong-gun are on Biseulsan Mountain. Beopjangsa Temple, Anilsa Temple and Eunjeoksa Temple in Nam-gu and Imhyusa Temple in Dalseo-gu are on the Apsan Mountain side. 25 temples have the hours value 'always open'. You can enter Pagyesa Temple 04:00–17:00, Daegyeonsa Temple 05:00–19:00 and Doseongam Temple 08:00–18:00. 20 temples have the admission value 'free'. Donghwasa Temple, Dorimsa Temple and Biseulsan Yugasa Temple run temple stays.
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Notice Pagyesa Temple: October 12, 2026 – December 26, 2026: trail section Pagyesa Temple–Pagyejae Pass closed (works, a fine for entering) · set to reopen as soon as the works end · Source: Korea National Park Service, Palgongsan National Park East Office
The site lists 35 temples, and 13 are in Dalseong-gun
- In the Korea Tourism Organization classification, 36 places on this site count as temples.
- The Seokjobudo Stupa in the outdoor museum of Gyeongbuk National University is not a temple but 2 stupas, so it is left out, and 35 temples are listed.
- By district, there are 13 in Dalseong-gun, 7 in Dong-gu, 5 in Gunwi-gun, 4 in Nam-gu, 4 in Dalseo-gu, and 1 each in Jung-gu and Suseong-gu.
- Seo-gu and Buk-gu have no listed temples.
Of the 7 temples in Dong-gu, Donghwasa Temple, Pagyesa Temple, Buinsa Temple (Daegu), Bukjijangsa Temple, Dorimsa Temple and Gwanamsa Temple are at the foot of Palgongsan Mountain, and Gwaneumsa Temple is not
- Donghwasa Temple (1 Donghwasa 1-gil) is the head temple of the 9th district of the Jogye Order.
- The Palgongsan National Park trails branch off from the temple, and it runs a temple stay.
- Pagyesa Temple (741 Pagye-ro) is inside Palgongsan Nature Park, and you can enter the grounds 04:00–17:00.
- Wontongjeon Hall there enshrines a seated dry-lacquer Gwaneum Bodhisattva.
- Buinsa Temple (Daegu) (967-28 Palgongsan-ro) once held the Goryeo Chojo Daejanggyeong.
- The trail that passes Imalje Pass and climbs to Seobong, Birobong and Dongbong starts here.
- Bukjijangsa Temple (243 Dojang-gil) has Jijangjeon Hall, built in 1623.
- Dorimsa Temple (242 Insan-ro) is below Gamtubong Peak on Palgongsan Mountain.
- Gwanamsa Temple (350 Gatbawi-ro) is just below Gatbawi on Gwanbong Peak of Palgongsan Mountain.
- Gwaneumsa Temple (535 Dunsan-ro) is below a cliff in the Dodong arborvitae forest.
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- Donghwasa TempleHours Always open
- Pagyesa TempleHours 04:00–17:00
- Buinsa Temple (Daegu)Closed days Open all year
- Bukjijangsa TempleClosed days Open all year
- Dorimsa TempleHours Always open
- Gwanamsa TempleHours Always open
Of the 13 temples in Dalseong-gun, 6 are on Biseulsan Mountain, and Unheungsa Temple, Namjijangsa Temple and Cheongnyeonam Temple are on Choejeongsan Mountain
- Daegyeonsa Temple (05:00–19:00) is near the summit of Biseulsan Mountain, 1,000 m or more above sea level, and 4 buildings including the Jeokmyeolbogung hall were rebuilt there in March 2014.
- Biseulsan Yugasa Temple was founded by Doseong in 827 on the western foot.
- Doseongam Temple and Sudoam Temple are hermitages attached to Biseulsan Yugasa Temple.
- Sojaesa Temple is on the southwest mid-slope of Johwabong Peak (430 m above sea level), and Yongmunsa Temple is on the mid-slope on the Hwawon-eup side.
- Doseongam Temple is the starting point of the shortest hiking course up Cheonwangbong Peak.
- Biseulsan Yugasa Temple has 108 stone pagodas built during the 2011 rebuilding project.
- Yongyeonsa Temple (Daegu) in Okpo-eup has the Geumgang Gyedan platform enshrining the Buddha's sarira relics and the Jeokmyeolbogung hall.
- The forest path to the Jeokmyeolbogung hall connects to a hiking trail on Biseulsan Mountain.
- On Choejeongsan Mountain in Gachang-myeon are Unheungsa Temple, which overlooks Gachang Dam, Namjijangsa Temple, where Great Master Samyeong trained monk soldiers in 1592, and its affiliated hermitage, Cheongnyeonam Temple.
- Gwangdeoksa Temple is on Heolti-ro in Gachang-myeon, Hwajangsa Temple is in Cheonnae-ri, Hwawon-eup, and Hyeonpung Pogyodang is on Hyeonpungdong-ro 27-gil.
- The grounds of Hwajangsa Temple hold 3 dolmens of the Cheonnae-ri Dolmen Group.
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- Daegyeonsa TempleHours 05:00–19:00
- Biseulsan Yugasa TempleHours 09:00–19:00
- Sudoam TempleClosed days Open year-round
- Sojaesa TempleClosed days Open year-round
- Yongmunsa TempleHours 09:00–18:00
The 5 temples in Gunwi-gun include a National Treasure grotto and Ingaksa Temple (Gunwi), where Iryeon wrote Samguk Yusa
- The Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto in Bugye-myeon is a National Treasure grotto, first made in 493. It enshrines Amitabha Buddha and the Gwaneum and Daeseji Bodhisattvas in a natural cave halfway up a cliff, at a height of 20 m.
- Ingaksa Temple (Gunwi) in Goro-myeon is a Historic Site where Iryeon stayed from 1284 and wrote Samguk Yusa. It has the stupa and stele of National Master Bogak.
- Apgoksa Temple (Gunwi), also in Goro-myeon, is a temple founded by Master Uisang in 677.
- Beopjusa Temple (Gunwi) in Sobo-myeon has a giant millstone 115 cm across and a five-story stone pagoda.
- Sinheungsa Temple (Gunwi) rebuilt its main hall, Daeungjeon, in 2010 at the foot of Dobongsan Mountain.
- All 5 temples in Gunwi-gun are always open, open every day of the year, and have parking.
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The names of Eunjeoksa Temple, Anilsa Temple and Imhyusa Temple on Apsan Mountain come from stories about Wang Geon
- At Eunjeoksa Temple in Nam-gu, Wanggeon Cave (Eunjeok Cave), where Wang Geon is said to have hidden, remains in the bamboo grove to the right of the main hall, Daeungjeon.
- Anilsa Temple and Imhyusa Temple in Dalseo-gu got their names from Wang Geon resting there.
- Anilsa Temple is where the central headquarters of the Joseon Gukgwon Hoebokdan (Joseon National Rights Recovery Group) was formed in 1915.
- Daeseongsa Temple in Jung-gu uses a 4-story building as the Daegu Pogyodang of Eunhaesa Temple.
- The building stands on the site of Gwangmunsa, the center of the National Debt Repayment Movement.
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25 temples are always open, and you can enter Pagyesa Temple from 04:00 and Daegyeonsa Temple from 05:00
- 25 temples have the hours value 'always open'.
- Of these, Gwaneumsa Temple asks visitors to refrain from visiting after sunset, and Sudoam Temple closes its Dharma hall at 19:00.
- The temples with set opening times are Pagyesa Temple (04:00–17:00), Daegyeonsa Temple (05:00–19:00), Doseongam Temple (08:00–18:00), Biseulsan Yugasa Temple (09:00–19:00), Imhyusa Temple (09:00–18:00) and Yongmunsa Temple (09:00–18:00).
- For Doseongam Temple, call 053-614-9167 before visiting.
- For opening hours at Buinsa Temple (Daegu) (053-982-5006), Bukjijangsa Temple (053-985-5217), Eunjeoksa Temple (053-653-1572) and Baengnyeonsa Temple (053-653-4324), ask the temple by phone.
- All 34 temples with a closed-day value are open every day of the year.
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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1
- Pagyesa TempleHours 04:00–17:00
- Daegyeonsa TempleHours 05:00–19:00
- Gwaneumsa TempleHours Always open
- Sudoam TempleClosed days Open year-round
- Biseulsan Yugasa TempleHours 09:00–19:00
- Imhyusa TempleHours 09:00–18:00
- Yongmunsa TempleHours 09:00–18:00
- Buinsa Temple (Daegu)Closed days Open all year
- Bukjijangsa TempleClosed days Open all year
- Eunjeoksa TempleClosed days Open year-round
20 temples list admission as free, and 32 have parking
- 20 temples have the admission value 'free'. They are Gwanamsa Temple, Gwaneumsa Temple, Dorimsa Temple, Seobongsa Temple, Anilsa Temple, Seokgasa Temple, Geumyongsa Temple, Seonghwasa Temple, Imhyusa Temple and Gwangdeoksa Temple.
- The others are Namjijangsa Temple, Daegyeonsa Temple, Doseongam Temple, Biseulsan Yugasa Temple, Sudoam Temple, Yongmunsa Temple, Cheongnyeonam Temple, Hwajangsa Temple, the Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto and Apgoksa Temple (Gunwi).
- Biseulsan Yugasa Temple charges separately for its temple stay.
- For the fees at Donghwasa Temple, Pagyesa Temple, Buinsa Temple (Daegu) and Bukjijangsa Temple, ask the temple by phone (Donghwasa 053-980-7900, Pagyesa 053-984-4550).
- 32 temples have the parking value 'available'.
- Of these, 10 list parking as free: Gwaneumsa Temple, Dorimsa Temple, Seobongsa Temple, Geumyongsa Temple, Seonghwasa Temple, Imhyusa Temple, Hwajangsa Temple, Beopjusa Temple (Gunwi), Sinheungsa Temple (Gunwi) and Apgoksa Temple (Gunwi).
- Anilsa Temple, on the mid-slope of Apsan Mountain, and Hyeonpung Pogyodang have no parking.
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- Gwanamsa TempleHours Always open
- Gwaneumsa TempleHours Always open
- Dorimsa TempleHours Always open
- Anilsa TempleHours Always open
- Imhyusa TempleHours 09:00–18:00
- Gwangdeoksa TempleHours Always open
- Namjijangsa TempleHours Always open
- Daegyeonsa TempleHours 05:00–19:00
- Biseulsan Yugasa TempleHours 09:00–19:00
- Sudoam TempleClosed days Open year-round
- Yongmunsa TempleHours 09:00–18:00
- Cheongnyeonam TempleClosed days Open year-round
- Hwajangsa TempleHours Always open
- Apgoksa Temple (Gunwi)Hours Always open
- Donghwasa TempleHours Always open
- Pagyesa TempleHours 04:00–17:00
- Buinsa Temple (Daegu)Closed days Open all year
- Bukjijangsa TempleClosed days Open all year
- Beopjusa Temple (Gunwi)Hours Always open
- Sinheungsa Temple (Gunwi)Hours Always open
- Hyeonpung PogyodangHours Always open
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A temple at 19-1 Bukseong-ro in Jung-gu. It uses a 4-story building on the site of Gwangmunsa, the center of the National Debt Repayment Movement, as the Daegu Pogyodang of Eunhaesa Temple. It is always open, open every day of the year, and has parking.
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A temple of the Korean Buddhist Taego Order at 350 Gatbawi-ro in Dong-gu, just below Gatbawi. It was rebuilt in March 1962. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission is free.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple at 535 Dunsan-ro in Dong-gu, below a cliff in the Dodong arborvitae forest. It is always open, but visitors are asked to refrain from visiting after sunset. Admission and parking are free.
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A branch temple of Haeinsa Temple at 242 Insan-ro in Dong-gu, below Gamtubong Peak on Palgongsan Mountain. It runs day, experience and rest temple stays. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission and parking are free.
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The head temple of the 9th district of the Jogye Order, at 1 Donghwasa 1-gil in Dong-gu. Palgongsan Mountain trails to Yeombulbong Peak, Dongbong Peak and others branch off from the temple. It is always open and open every day of the year, has parking, and runs a temple stay.
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A temple at 967-28 Palgongsan-ro in Dong-gu that once held the Goryeo Chojo Daejanggyeong. Every year it holds the Queen Seondeok memorial rite, Sungmojae, on the full-moon day of the 3rd lunar month. It is open every day of the year and has parking. Ask about opening hours at 053-982-5006.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple at 243 Dojang-gil in Dong-gu. It has Jijangjeon Hall, built in 1623, and a pagoda that appears to date from the Goryeo period. It is open every day of the year and has parking. Ask about opening hours at 053-985-5217.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple at 741 Pagye-ro in Dong-gu, inside Palgongsan Nature Park. Wontongjeon Hall enshrines a seated dry-lacquer Gwaneum Bodhisattva. It is open every day of the year, you can enter the grounds 04:00–17:00, and it has parking.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple at 96-4 Gosan 3-gil in Nam-gu, in Gosangol on Apsan Mountain. It was newly built in 1961, and the three-story stone pagoda of the old Gosansa Temple was restored. It is always open, open every day of the year, and has parking.
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A temple for Buddhist nuns at 34 Myeongdeok-ro 54-gil in Nam-gu, at the top of Sudosan Mountain. It was founded in 1920, and its main hall, Daeungbojeon, copies the T-shaped structure of the Jeokmyeolbogung hall at Tongdosa Temple. It is always open, and admission and parking are free.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, on the mid-slope of Apsan Mountain. The central headquarters of the Joseon Gukgwon Hoebokdan (Joseon National Rights Recovery Group) was formed here on January 15, 1915. It is always open and admission is free, but there is no parking.
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A temple at 574-120 Apsansunhwan-ro in Nam-gu. Wanggeon Cave (Eunjeok Cave) remains in the bamboo grove to the right of the main hall, Daeungjeon. It is open every day of the year and has parking. Ask about opening hours at 053-653-1572.
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A Jogye Order temple at 23 Dalgubeol-daero 568-gil in Suseong-gu, at the foot of Yeonhosan Mountain. The public parking lot next to it is the starting point of the Daegu Dullegil Durimaru Forest Trail. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission is free.
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A temple for Buddhist nuns in Duryu Park in Dalseo-gu, on the slope behind Duryu Swimming Pool. It was moved to its present site and rebuilt in 1986. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission and parking are free.
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A temple belonging to Seonhakwon at 67 Jungheung-ro in Dalseo-gu. It was founded in 1947 and expanded in 1986. Ask about opening hours and closed days at 053-653-4324.
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A branch temple of Haeinsa Temple at 10 Janggi-ro 12-gil in Dalseo-gu, in the urban area of Seongdang-dong. It uses a 3-story concrete building. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission and parking are free.
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A temple at 12-25 Apsansunhwan-ro in Dalseo-gu, at the foot of Apsan Mountain. Its name means 'a temple where someone rested for a while'. It is open every day of the year 09:00–18:00, and admission and parking are free.
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A temple belonging to Donghwasa Temple at 1190 Heolti-ro in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun. It was founded in 1967 and also runs a columbarium. It is always open and open every day of the year, admission is free, and it has parking.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple on the southern foot of Choejeongsan Mountain in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun. Great Master Samyeong trained monk soldiers here in 1592, during the Imjin War. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission is free.
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A temple near the summit of Biseulsan Mountain in Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, 1,000 m or more above sea level. The Jeokmyeolbogung hall and other buildings were rebuilt in March 2014. It is open every day of the year 05:00–19:00, and admission is free.
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A hermitage attached to Biseulsan Yugasa Temple at 180 Doseong-gil in Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun. The shortest hiking course up Cheonwangbong Peak starts here, and Dotong Rock is behind it. It is open every day of the year 08:00–18:00, but call 053-614-9167 before visiting. Admission is free and it has parking.
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A temple at 161 Yugasa-gil in Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, founded by Doseong in 827 on the western foot of Biseulsan Mountain. It has 108 stone pagodas built during the 2011 rebuilding project and a seated stone Buddha statue. It is open every day of the year 09:00–19:00, and admission is free. It runs a temple stay, which is charged separately.
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A hermitage for Buddhist nuns at 161 Yugasa-gil in Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, on the path from Biseulsan Yugasa Temple up to Doseongam Temple. A turtle rock sits in the front yard of Geungnakjeon Hall. It is always open, but the Dharma hall closes at 19:00. Admission is free and it has parking.
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A temple at 228 Hyuyangnim-gil in Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, on the southwest mid-slope of Johwabong Peak on Biseulsan Mountain (430 m above sea level). Myeongbujeon Hall has a seated Jijang Bodhisattva statue made in 1674. It is always open, open every day of the year, and has parking.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple at 132 Hwawonhyuyangnim-gil in Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, on the mid-slope of Biseulsan Mountain. Its name means 'gateway of the dragon'. It is open every day of the year 09:00–18:00, admission is free, and it has parking.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple at 260 Yongyeonsa-gil in Okpo-eup, Dalseong-gun, founded by National Master Boyang in 914. It has the Geumgang Gyedan platform enshrining the Buddha's sarira relics and a Jeokmyeolbogung hall with no Buddha statue. It is always open, open every day of the year, and has parking.
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A temple at 1068 Heolti-ro in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, on the mid-slope of Choejeongsan Mountain, overlooking Gachang Dam. The wooden seated Amitabha Buddha statue in the main hall, Daeungjeon, was made by the sculptor monk Dou in 1653 and became a Treasure in 2014. It is always open, open every day of the year, and has parking.
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A Jijang Bodhisattva sanctuary attached to Namjijangsa Temple, at 127 Namjijangsa-gil in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun. It was rebuilt in 1808 and is 10 minutes from Namjijangsa Temple along a pine forest path. It is always open and open every day of the year, admission is free, and it has parking.
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A branch temple of Donghwasa Temple at 41 Biseul-ro 522-gil in Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun. Geungnakbojeon Hall has a small jade Buddha that appears to date from the Silla period, and the grounds hold 3 dolmens of the Cheonnae-ri Dolmen Group. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission and parking are free.
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A temple at 54-6 Hyeonpungdong-ro 27-gil in Dalseong-gun, built in 1908 for missionary work. It was first a Pogyodang of Yugasa Temple and is now one of Donghwasa Temple. It is always open and open every day of the year, but there is no parking.
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Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram)
A National Treasure grotto at 24 Namsan 4-gil in Bugye-myeon, Gunwi-gun. It enshrines Amitabha Buddha and the Gwaneum and Daeseji Bodhisattvas in a natural cave halfway up a cliff, at a height of 20 m, and was first made in 493. It is always open and open every day of the year, admission is free, and it has parking.
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A temple at 250 Samgugyusa-ro in Goro-myeon, Gunwi-gun, and a Historic Site where Iryeon stayed from 1284 and wrote Samguk Yusa. It has the stupa and stele of National Master Bogak, and Haksodae is in front of the temple. It is always open, open every day of the year, and has parking.
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A temple at 836-144 Hyeollinakjeon-gil in Goro-myeon, Gunwi-gun, founded by Master Uisang in 677. Its name keeps a legend that it was moved to the spot where a wooden duck came down. It is always open and open every day of the year, and admission and parking are free.
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A temple at 215 Dalsan 3-gil in Sobo-myeon, Gunwi-gun, founded by Royal Master Simji in 493 and rebuilt in 1660. The grounds have Bogwangmyeongjeon Hall, a five-story stone pagoda and a giant millstone 115 cm across. It is always open and open every day of the year, and parking is free.
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A temple at 262 Gosan-gil in Gunwi-gun, at the foot of Dobongsan Mountain. It was rebuilt on its present site in 1678, and its main hall, Daeungjeon, was rebuilt in 2010. It is always open and open every day of the year, and parking is free.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Not listed
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1
FAQ
Do temples in Daegu charge an admission fee?
Of the 35 temples on this site, 20 have admission listed as 'free', including Gwanamsa Temple, Gwaneumsa Temple, Dorimsa Temple, Daegyeonsa Temple, Biseulsan Yugasa Temple and the Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto. For the fees at Donghwasa Temple, Pagyesa Temple, Buinsa Temple (Daegu) and Bukjijangsa Temple, ask the temple by phone (Donghwasa 053-980-7900).
Can I enter a temple in Daegu early in the morning or in the evening?
You can enter Pagyesa Temple from 04:00 and Daegyeonsa Temple from 05:00, and Daegyeonsa Temple and Biseulsan Yugasa Temple are open until 19:00. Of the 25 temples with the hours value 'always open', Gwaneumsa Temple asks visitors to refrain from visiting after sunset, and Sudoam Temple closes its Dharma hall at 19:00.
Which temples in Daegu offer a temple stay?
The experience information lists a temple stay at 3 temples: Donghwasa Temple and Dorimsa Temple in Dong-gu and Biseulsan Yugasa Temple in Dalseong-gun. Dorimsa Temple splits its temple stay into day, experience and rest types, and Biseulsan Yugasa Temple charges separately for its temple stay.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI