Gongsan-dong

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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Gongsan-dong Hotel Deals

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moneystay deagu

2 out of 5
33-8 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu Daegu
The price is ¥6,475 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥6,475
¥7,161 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Donghwasa and Gatbawi Seokjoyeoraejwasang are located ...
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Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro

Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseong-ro

3 out of 5
15, Dongseong-ro 1-gil Daegu Daegu
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The price is ¥7,883 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
¥7,883
¥8,704 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
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Stay at this hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Inter Burgo Exco Hotel

Inter Burgo Exco Hotel

5 out of 5
80, Yutongdanji-ro, Buk-gu Daegu Daegu
The price is ¥12,658 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
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¥13,924 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean room Staff Location

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

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Hotel Susung

Hotel Susung

4 out of 5
106-7, Yonghak-ro Daegu Daegu
The price is ¥14,778 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
¥14,778
¥16,384 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
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8.4/10 Very Good! (405 reviews)
Great view from the room and roof top

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Hotel Susung
Daegu Marriott Hotel

Daegu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
6 Dongbu-Ro 26-Gil Dong-Gu Daegu
The price is ¥23,277 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
¥23,277
¥25,605 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
Very cleam room with huge space, being a king bed, extra usable sofabed, and 1m diameter round table with 1 chair.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Daegu Marriott Hotel
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DG HOUSE

2.5 out of 5
Deagu Medi-Square, 2094 Dalgubeol-daero Daegu
The price is ¥6,060 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
¥6,060
¥6,666 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
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! (199 reviews)
Very nice loft apartment, very clean , unexpectedly complex trash sorting. Old folks be aware that the loft stairs are steep and narrow and you can't stand upright in the loft.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

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Other neighborhoods 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(15 area reviews)

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

When in Bokhyeon-dong, you can plan a visit to Expo Bowling Center and Daegu Distribution Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bokhyeon-dong
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Hyomok

Travelers 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 Expo Bowling Center or Dongchon Park and hop on the metro to see more 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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