[Latest 2025 Travel Guide] Daegu
🌆 Editor's Guide: A Complete Guide to Daegu Travel
Daegu, located in southeastern South Korea, is the country's third-largest city and renowned for its hot springs, mountain scenery, medicine culture, and delicious cuisine. While the pace of life here is slower than in Seoul, it offers a vibrant sense of life and relatively affordable living, making it a great destination for immersive travel.
📍 Must-see attractions in Daegu
1. Seomun Market
- Features : Daegu's largest traditional market, with hundreds of stalls selling everything from fabrics and clothing to street food.
- Editor's tip : The Ximen Night Market is bustling at night, with plenty of cheap snacks. The grilled meat skewers and sugar cakes are must-try.
2. E-World & 83 Tower
- Features : Daegu's landmark amusement park, the 83 Tower Observation Deck overlooks the entire Daegu city.
- The editor recommends : Go up to the tower at dusk to take pictures of the sunset and night view, capturing two romantic atmospheres at once.
3. Donghwasa Temple
- Features : This thousand-year-old temple is located in Bagong Mountain, with a huge Buddha statue and magnificent mountain views.
- Editor's note : The maple leaves are at their most beautiful in autumn, and you can go hiking while you're there.
4. Kim Gwangseok-gil Street
- Features : This art block is themed after the late Korean singer Kim Kwang-seok, with paintings and installation art on the walls.
- Editor’s Tip : This area is perfect for taking photos while strolling, and the nearby cafes are also very atmospheric.
5. Duryu Park
- Features : The cherry blossoms in spring and the ginkgo trees in autumn are both very beautiful, making it a great place for citizens to relax and exercise.
- Editor’s Tip : Cherry Blossom Avenue is incredibly dreamy in spring and perfect for a picnic.
6. Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
- Features : Learn about Korean traditional medicine culture and experience herbal tea for free.
- Editor's suggestion : It would be more interesting if you come across the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival (May).
🍜 Must-try food in Daegu
| gourmet food | Recommended locations | Editor's Thoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Daegu rice soup (따로국밥) | Ximen Market, Dongcheng Road | The rice and soup are served separately, and the soup is rich. |
| Flat dumplings (납작만두) | Ximen Market | Flat fried dumplings, super delicious when eaten with spicy sauce. |
| Spicy Stir-fried Chicken Cutlet (닭갈비) | Dongcheng Road | A little spicier than Chuncheon, and goes really well with rice. |
| Pepper Fried Chicken (매운찜닭) | Joryeong-dong Fried Chicken Street | The Daegu version of fried chicken is spicy and has a strong peppery aroma. |
| Sugar cake (호떡) | Ximen Night Market | The filling is made with honey and nuts, which is super warming to eat in winter. |
🚇 Daegu Transportation Guide
1. Subway
- Daegu subway has 3 lines, covering most of the city's attractions.
- Editor’s suggestion : Buy a T-money or Cashbee card, which can also be used in Seoul and Busan.
2. Bus
- There are many bus routes that can go to suburban attractions such as Tonghua Temple and Bagong Mountain.
- Editor's Tip : Bus stop information is mostly in Korean, so it's recommended to use "Kakao Map".
3. Taxi
- The price is cheaper than Seoul, making it suitable for groups of people or when the itinerary is tight.
4. From the airport to the city
- Daegu International Airport → City Center: 15-20 minutes by Subway Line 1 or taxi.
🎯 Editor recommends a 2-day itinerary
Day 1 : Seomun Market → Kim Gwangseok-gil → Dongseong-gil Shopping → E-World Night View
Day 2 : Tonghua Temple → Bagong Mountain Hike → Duryu Park → Ximen Night Market
