Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군))

– Tel
+82-54-880-8300

Palgongsan Mountain is located south of the Taebaek Mountain Range where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain stands high and stretches out like a folding screen. Near the top of the mountain, the granite protrudes in an odd shape creating a tall, grand geographical feature of the mountain. Furthermore, every valley is decorated with an exquisite rock face and lush forest adding to the mountain’s reputation. Palgongsan Mountain was designated as a National Park in December 2023. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.

– Address : Namsan-ri, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-54-880-8300

– Parking
Available (Free)

– Day Off
* Subject to closure due to adverse weather conditions.

– Hiking Course
Palgongsan Mountain main course: 27.2 kilometers, 14 hours

Eunhaesa Temple Course 1: 15.4 kilometers, 8 hours

Gatbawi Course 1: 11.5 kilometers, 6 hours

Gatbawi Course 2-1: 2.1 kilometers, 1 hour 10 min

Gatbawi Course 2-1: 2 kilometers, 1 hour

Chisangyegok Course 1: 8.5 kilometers, 6 hours

Gasansanseong Course 1: 4.7 kilometers, 2 hour 10 min

– Areas Open to the Public
Gyeongsan-si to Chilgok-gun: Gwanbong – Seonbonjae – Neupaejae – Domajae – Yeombulbong Peak – Dongbong Peak – Birobong Peak – Gasanbawibong Peak – Mulbulsan – Hantijae – Chikibong Peak – Gasanbong Peak – Gasanbawi Rock

Chilgok-gun: Jinnammun Gate – Cheonjusateo – Yongbawi Rock

Yeongcheon-si: Sudosa Temple- Gongsanpokpo Falls – Jinbulam – Dongbong Peak, Baekheungam – Jungangam – Neupaejae

Gyeonsan-si: Seonbosa Temple – Yaksaam – Yongdeoksa Temple- Gwanbong Peak

– Mountain Not Access Period
Seasonal Forest Fire Prevention Period

Spring: March 2 – April 30

Autumn: November 1 – December 15

* Subject to change based on weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.

– Restricted Mountain Areas
Chilgok-gun: Witsandang – Gasansanseong Fortress, Morajae – Gasanbawi Rock, Hakmyeong-dong (Dumusil) – Gasansanseong Fortress (Namporu), Yeorijae – Namporu – East Gate

Yeongcheon-si: Sudosa Temple- Palgongpokpo Falls – Domajae

Gyeongsan-si: Peokjeong (Gatbawi parking lot) – Neupaejae

– Tour Course Information
Tour Course (1 day)

1. Daegu Airport – Palgongsan beltway – Gasansanseong Fortress – Samjonseokgul Cave – Daeyulli – Ingaksa Temple – Janggokri Recreational Forest – Hwasansanseong Fortress – Daegu

2. Daegu Airport – Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple – Ingaksa Temple – Gyeongbuk Neunggeum Juice Factory – Samjonseokgul Cave – Daegu

Drive Course: Daegu – Pagyesa Temple – Palgongsan beltway – Hanti Rest Stop – Bugye Namsan-ri – Daeyulli (20 kilometers, 30 min)

– Available Facilities
Campsite, hiking trails, rest area, picnic area, observatory, etc.

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram) (군위 아미타여래삼존 석굴)

– Homepage
www.gunwi.go.kr

– Tel
+82-54-383-8032

At the Hantijae Peak of Palgongsan Mountain in Daegu, is the Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto, referred to as “the 2nd Seokguram Grotto”. This grotto, designated as a National Treasure, is a natural cave on a sheer cliff. There is the beautiful Amitabul Buddha, the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The cave is 4.25 meters wide and 4.3 meters long, and is located 20 meters above the ground. This grotto is the progenitor of the Gyeongju Seokgulam Grotto, preceding the construction of Seokguram grotto by 100 years. It has been designated as a world cultural heritage.

The square-shaped ceiling is highest in the middle of the chamber. The Amitabul Buddha sits in the center with the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion flanking its left and right sides. The main Buddha is very refined and graceful with short hair and a divine smile on its face, sitting with crossed legs in a full-lotus posture.

⊙ Hanbam Village (한밤마을)

– Homepage
https://tour.daegu.go.kr

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series”The Good Bad Mother”
Serving as the inspiration for Jowoori Village in the show “The Good Bad Mother,” this charming village under the Palgongsan Mountain retains the picturesque stone walls and sceneries of rural Korean villages. If you were a fan of the show, head to Hanbam Village and walk along the stone walls to re-live your favorite scenes.

Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군))