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Palgongsan National Park

In Korean: 팔공산국립공원

Palgongsan National Park covers the Palgongsan Mountain area, which stands 1192.3 m above sea level.

Hours
Always open more ↓
Closed days
Entry may be restricted depending on weather conditions
Parking
Available
Phone
054-880-8300+82 54-880-8300

Notice October 6, 2026 – December 26, 2026: trail section Sutaegol Valley–Cheoltap Junction 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

Notice 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

Notice October 12, 2026 – January 5, 2027: trail section Haneul Garden–Birobong Peak closed (works, a fine for entering) · still open: Dongsan Parking Lot–Odoam Hermitage–Haneul Garden, Haneul Garden Visitor Support Center–Haneul Garden · set to reopen as soon as the works end · Source: Korea National Park Service, Palgongsan National Park East Office

Not listed: Fee

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

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It became a provincial park in May 1980 and the 23rd national park on December 31, 2023. In Gunwi-gun, parts of Bugye-myeon, Sanseong-myeon, and Hyoryeong-myeon lie inside the park. Ingaksa Temple, where Seon Master Iryeon (Bogak Guksa) wrote a book, and Samjon Stone Grotto, which enshrines a Buddha triad, are in this area. The park is always open, but entry may be restricted depending on weather conditions. Parking is available.

Palgongsan National Park photo 1
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 6 photos

Palgongsan National Park Today

Worked out per date

Nov 2 (Mon)

Open at all times

Closures without a date (public and lunar holidays) are not marked on the dates.

Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Palgongsan National Park before you go

Hours
Always open
※ Entry may be restricted depending on weather conditions — source 1
Closed days
Entry may be restricted depending on weather conditions — source 1
Parking
Available — source 1
Contact
Palgongsan National Park Eastern Office 054-880-8300 +82 54-880-8300 — source 1
Address
San 73-4 Dongsan-ri, Bugye-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Daegu — source 1

In Korean: 대구광역시 군위군 부계면 동산리 산 73-4

Not listed Fees

  1. 1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
  2. 2Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information (TourAPI)

Palgongsan National Park photos 6

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  • Palgongsan National Park photo 6

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

Palgongsan National Park more information

Website
knps.or.kr — source 1

Palgongsan National Park facilities and access

Accessible parking
Near the main entrance, surface parking lot / 1 space — source 2
Accessible restroom
Accessible restroom available — source 2

Palgongsan National Park map

The places on this map are also listed on this page.

Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Palgongsan National Park nearby and related

Things to do nearby

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  1. Palgongsan Haneul Garden

    Attraction · Open all year

    straight-line 1.5 km
  2. Dongsan Valley

    Attraction · Open all year

    straight-line 1.8 km

Full bar = straight-line 2.0 km · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

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Palgongsan National Park FAQ

What cultural heritage is in the Gunwi-gun section of Palgongsan National Park?

Ingaksa Temple, where Seon Master Iryeon (Bogak Guksa) wrote a book, and Samjon Stone Grotto, which enshrines a Buddha triad, are in the Gunwi-gun section.

Is the Gunwi-gun side of Palgongsan National Park closed when the weather is bad?

It is normally always open, but entry may be restricted depending on weather conditions. For inquiries, contact the Palgongsan National Park Eastern Office (054-880-8300).

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Palgongsan National Park sources

Photos
Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

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