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Palgongsan National Park

팔공산국립공원

A granite mountain national park of temples and ridges; this pin uses the Donghwasa approach in Daegu, while the park spans five local jurisdictions across Daegu and Gyeongbuk. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.

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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · 2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots · audited August 22, 2026

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    AreaDong-gu · Daegu
    Korean map search팔공산국립공원 동화사
    Selected approachDonghwasa · Dong-gu, Daegu

    This is the map target represented by the catalogue pin.

    Park footprintDaegu and Gyeongbuk

    The national park spans Dong-gu, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsan, Yeongcheon and Chilgok.

    National park sinceDecember 2023

    KNPS lists Palgongsan as Korea's 23rd national park.

    Map pinApproximate catalogue location

    Confirm the exact entrance and live route in a Korean map app.

    Official selection2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of Korea

    The selection source is authoritative for inclusion, not live hours or ticket prices.

    Mobility checkSurface, slope, rest areas and accessible facilities vary by selected route; confirm before travel.

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    Why does the page say Dong-gu when Palgongsan also reaches Gyeongbuk?

    The area label follows this page's selected Donghwasa pin. The national park itself crosses five local jurisdictions in Daegu and Gyeongbuk.

    Why is Palgongsan National Park included?

    It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.

    Are the hours and ticket prices live?

    No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.

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    About Palgongsan National Park

    A granite mountain national park of temples and ridges; this pin uses the Donghwasa approach in Daegu, while the park spans five local jurisdictions across Daegu and Gyeongbuk. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Palgongsan National Park

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Traveler tips
    4. 4Nearby places
    5. 5Frequently asked questions
    6. 6Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A granite mountain national park of temples and ridges; this pin uses the Donghwasa approach in Daegu, while the park spans five local jurisdictions across Daegu and Gyeongbuk. It is included as an individual anchor in the official 2025-2026 KTO national selection audit.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    AreaDong-gu · Daegu
    Korean map search팔공산국립공원 동화사
    Selected approachDonghwasa · Dong-gu, DaeguThis is the map target represented by the catalogue pin.
    Park footprintDaegu and GyeongbukThe national park spans Dong-gu, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsan, Yeongcheon and Chilgok.
    National park sinceDecember 2023KNPS lists Palgongsan as Korea's 23rd national park.
    Current official guideKorea National Park Service · Palgongsan visitor coursesChecked August 29, 2026; recheck volatile hours, fares, closures and route rules before travel.
    Map pinApproximate catalogue locationConfirm the exact entrance and live route in a Korean map app.
    Official selection2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots of KoreaThe selection source is authoritative for inclusion, not live hours or ticket prices.
    Mobility checkSurface, slope, rest areas and accessible facilities vary by selected route; confirm before travel.

    3. Traveler tips

    • Select Donghwasa, a named trailhead or a cable-car station before requesting live directions; the park name alone is too broad.
    • Check the KNPS course and closure notices on the day, especially for ridge routes and severe weather.
    • Search “팔공산국립공원 동화사” in Naver Map or Kakao Map before departure.
    • Recheck current hours, closures, tickets and transport with the operator on the day.
    • The catalogue pin is approximate; use the selected entrance for the final walking route.

    4. Nearby places

    Same audited route cluster

    Sayuwon

    A reservation-led mountain garden where architecture, landscape and contemporary art form a long walking route.

    Check live Korean-map transit    Same audited route cluster

    Dongseongno Street

    Jung-gu's central pedestrian shopping and culture district, with a roughly 900 m main street and side alleys for food, fashion and nightlife.

    Check live Korean-map transit

    5. Frequently asked questions

    Why does the page say Dong-gu when Palgongsan also reaches Gyeongbuk?

    The area label follows this page's selected Donghwasa pin. The national park itself crosses five local jurisdictions in Daegu and Gyeongbuk.

    Why is Palgongsan National Park included?

    It is part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization 2025-2026 national selection.

    Are the hours and ticket prices live?

    No. This catalogue does not copy volatile operating data; confirm it with the operator before departure.

    6. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · 2025-2026 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots · audited August 22, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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