Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section)
팔공산국립공원(갓바위지구) · Gyeongbuk · Hiking & mountains
Located east of Daegu downtown, Palgongsan Mountain (altitude 1,192.3 meters) was called both Jungaksan and Buaksan Mountain during the Silla period. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.
| Type | Hiking & mountains |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongbuk |
| Address | 716-64 Gatbawi-ro 81-gil, Wachon-myeon, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) · * Subject to abrupt closure in the case of adverse weather conditions. |
| Parking | Available (Free) |
Getting there
What's on nearby
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- May 27, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026The Scholar's Palgongsan: The Nine Bends of Gongsan
- Jul 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Wang Young-mi: Sunflower Codes
Nearby places
2.4 km away
Gyeongsan Seonbonsa Temple
3.1 km away
Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple
13.5 km away
Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram)
13.6 km away
Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park
18 km away
Chilgok Gasansanseong Fortress and Gasanbawi Rock
20 km away
Imgoseowon Confucian Academy
25 km away
Yeongcheon Dam
25 km away