Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Daegu, South Korea

March 20, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Kwon Young-jin
Restaurants in Daegu

1. Donghwasa

Dohak-dong,Dong-gu, Daegu South Korea +82 53-982-0101 http://www.donghwasa.net
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 173 reviews

Donghwasa

2. Daegu Arboretum

342, Hwaam-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42829 South Korea +82 53-803-7270 http://www.daegu.go.kr/forestry
Excellent
45%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Daegu Arboretum

Reviewed By T8547GVamandas

I happened to be here in early November while the Chrysanthemum Festival was taking place and it was absolutely beautiful! There were many sculptures made from Chrysanthemum flowers, so I highly recommend going there when they are in bloom. It was also fall, so the beautiful orange, yellow, and red leaves were everywhere. It was absolutely breathtaking.

3. Apsan Park

Daedeoksa 574-116 Apsansunhwan-ro, Daegu 42502 South Korea +82 53-625-0967 http://www.daegu.go.kr/cts/index.do?menu_id=00000935&servletPath=%2Fcts
Excellent
54%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 202 reviews

Apsan Park

Reviewed By Wayland95 - Cieszyn, Poland

My korean friend helped me to get there (without car it can be difficult) and I'm in love! The way to up is kinda hard and you can sweat like crazy but the view is worth everything! Adorable area while climbing and great spot to take photos.

4. Daegu Metro

Daegu South Korea +82 53-643-2114 http://www.dtro.or.kr/open_content_new/eng/
Excellent
32%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 184 reviews

Daegu Metro

Reviewed By herb-travelz

I heavily used the bus and subway systems during my stay in Daegu. Bus takes you closer but subway is much easier to use.Try the yellow line #3 for a unique experience. Its above ground monorail. Great shopping area was Banwoldang stop on the 1 or 2 Lines (green and red). I traveled to multiple cities during my stay and used my T-Money card. I could not recharge my card at the Daegu stations, but could do it at 7-11.

5. Seomun Market

45, Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu 41926 South Korea +82 53-256-6341 http://seomun.eneeds.gethompy.com/
Excellent
30%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 326 reviews

Seomun Market

Reviewed By candycandiies

Do you guys also love night markets like me?? I enjoyed buying cheap foods, desserts & drinks here soooo much! The market itself was really big and filled with ppl, however they all wear masks and follow the rules well, so I didnt worry much about corona. P.s. Intestines are famous in Daegu, so make sure to try one here for a very cheap price!

6. Daegu Duryu Park

36, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42672 South Korea +82 53-625-1949 http://www.daegu.go.kr/Duryupark/
Excellent
34%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 100 reviews

Daegu Duryu Park

Reviewed By LiketoeatCincinnati - Cincinnati, United States

There are landmark Daegu Tower, outdoor stadium, walking paths, lights displayed in winter time. It's one of greatest places that families, couples and friends enjoy in here.

7. Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine

51-1 Namseongno, Jung-gu, Daegu 700-230 South Korea +82 53-253-4729 http://www.daegu.go.kr
Excellent
22%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 108 reviews

Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine

Reviewed By japanfan2016 - Fukuoka, Japan

I must admit there was not much in English, when we entered this nice little museum, but there are many visual arrangements, hands-on activities, and movies that give you a notion of what traditional Korean medicine is about. First of all, one should be aware that it is not a mere reproduction of Traditional Chinese medicine. While having its roots in China the theoretical foundations of present-day Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) were laid out at the end of the 19th century. During those decades China lost control over the Korean Kingdom while Japan's influence was steadily growing, eventually leading to the annexation of the country. It was during this short period of awakening and a certain independence, when a physician called Yi Je-ma published a book "Longevity and Life Preservation in Eastern Medicine" (1894), proposing what he called the Sasang typology. It divides people in four types based on their bio-psychosocial traits: Tae-Yang (Greater Yang), So-Yang (Lesser Yang), Tae-Eum (Greater Yin) and So-Eum (Lesser Yin). Depending on one's constitutional type the actual manifestations of a certain disease will differ from patient to patient. Respectively treatment methods have to take that into account, so they will differ for one and the same disease as well. Sasang medicine is a quite unique and interesting approach. Nowadays there are papers in English and even a book on Sasang medicine. Another important topic of this museum is the history of the old medicine market (Yangnyeongsi) in Daegu which once was situated near the old city walls. After the annexation of Korea by the Japanese in 1910 the walls were torn down and the market was about to be closed for ever. After heavy protests and rising unrest among the population the Japanese authorities decided to relocate the market to its present place. The museum has a nice gift shop and if you are lucky, one of the English speaking young ladies will give you a tour. If you are free to choose a convenient date for your journey to Daegu, I would recommend the beginning of May when they have the "Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival" with many attractions all over the market quarter.

8. Bullodong Ancient Tomb Park

335, Bullo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu South Korea +82 53-662-2363 http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=583576
Excellent
38%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 34 reviews

Bullodong Ancient Tomb Park

Reviewed By Eternal5unrise

This place is awesome if you enjoy history or just fancy a quiet walk away from the city bustle. Bigger than i expected, you can find a sign with basic info (in English) about the 200+ tombs here. It's like a mini tourist-free version of Gyeongju

9. Daegu National Museum

321, Cheongho-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu 42111 South Korea +82 53-768-6051 http://daegu.museum.go.kr/
Excellent
24%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 54 reviews

Daegu National Museum

10. Hill Crest

1003, Gachang-ro, Gachang-myeon, Daegu 42936 South Korea +82 53-767-6300 http://hillcrest.co.kr/
Excellent
36%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 58 reviews

Hill Crest

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