Gongsan-dong Travel Guide

Daegu

Reunification Buddha at Doughwasa Temple

Donghwasa Temple is on the southern side of Mt. Palgongsan, South Korea. 

On its grounds is a 17 meter high statue of a Buddha of Medicine (Yaksayore-bil).  Medical Buddhas are often depicted wearing a hat. It was completed in 1992 in hopes of reunification of the Korean Peninsula.

Donghwasa Temple is one of the temples involved in the Temple Stay Program. This is a program which allows lay people to stay a night or two and experience Buddhist practices.
Reunification Buddha at Doughwasa Temple

Donghwasa Temple is on the southern side of Mt. Palgongsan, South Korea. 

On its grounds is a 17 meter high statue of a Buddha of Medicine (Yaksayore-bil).  Medical Buddhas are often depicted wearing a hat. It was completed in 1992 in hopes of reunification of the Korean Peninsula.

Donghwasa Temple is one of the temples involved in the Temple Stay Program. This is a program which allows lay people to stay a night or two and experience Buddhist practices.
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Top hotels in Gongsan-dong

moneystay deagu

moneystay deagu

2 out of 5
33-8 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu Daegu
The price is 1.172.634 ₫ per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
1.172.634 ₫
1.289.897 ₫ total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Donghwasa and Gatbawi Seokjoyeoraejwasang are located ...
moneystay deagu
Palgong Emillia Hotel

Palgong Emillia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1121, Palgongsan-ro, Dong-gu Daegu
The price is 1.974.134 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
1.974.134 ₫
2.171.547 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Donghwasa and Gatbawi Seokjoyeoraejwasang ...
Palgong Emillia Hotel
Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro

Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro

3 out of 5
15, Dongseong-ro 1-gil Daegu Daegu
The price is 1.404.357 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
1.404.357 ₫
1.544.793 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Large room with clean beddings, but breakfast variety can be improved

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro
Hotel Susung

Hotel Susung

4 out of 5
106-7, Yonghak-ro Daegu Daegu
The price is 3.125.704 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
3.125.704 ₫
3.438.280 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Suseongmot Lake and Suseong Aqua Suyeongjang are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (414 reviews)
Everything was amazing!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel Susung
Daegu Marriott Hotel

Daegu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
6 Dongbu-Ro 26-Gil Dong-Gu Daegu
The price is 3.981.166 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
3.981.166 ₫
4.379.283 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very cleam room with huge space, being a king bed, extra usable sofabed, and 1m diameter round table with 1 chair.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Daegu Marriott Hotel
DG HOUSE

DG HOUSE

2.5 out of 5
Deagu Medi-Square, 2094 Dalgubeol-daero Daegu
The price is 1.036.406 ₫ per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
1.036.406 ₫
1.140.043 ₫ total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Daegu. Enjoy airport pick-up service (surcharge), laundry facilities and premium bedding. Popular attractions Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
Clean and very friendly

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

DG HOUSE
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Other neighbourhoods around Gongsan-dong

There are about 200 tombs in this area of Daegu.  It is a wonderful spot for some great views of the city.

Dong-gu

4/5(1 area review)

Get to know Dong-gu and its many features like its restaurants and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Dongchon Park and Donghwasa, and you can jump on the metro at Haean Station or Bangchon Station to get around the city.

Dong-gu
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Bokhyeon-dong

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bokhyeon-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Expo Bowling Center and Daegu Distribution Complex.

Bokhyeon-dong
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Hyomok

Travellers like the entertainment venues in Hyomok, and Dongchon Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hyomok
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Sinamdong

When in Sinamdong and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Dongchon Park or Daegu Distribution Complex and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Keungogae Station or Dongdaegu Metro Station.

Sinamdong
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Sangyeok-dong

If you're spending some time in Sangyeok-dong, Daegu Distribution Complex and Hanmida Course Bowling Valley are top sights worth seeing.

Sangyeok-dong
Dongdaegu Station

Sincheondong

Even though there aren't top sights in Sincheondong, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Dongchon Park. Jump on the metro at Sincheon Station to see more of the city.

Sincheondong


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