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Donghwasa, Daegu

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Must see · Religious Site · Historic Site
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See the giant Buddha statue, reaching almost 20 m 65 (ft) tall, at Donghwasa. Take a cable car ride surrounded by mesmerizing misty hills, or some easily accessible public transport options, to reach the temple. If you're feeling adventurous, try hiking to the site, enjoying the area's pristine nature and lush greenery alon g the way. At the temple, appreciate the ornate pagodas, the main temple, and the stairs shaped like a dragon. Relax by the lake and listen to the sounds of the waterfall, then refresh at the coffee shop near the entrance. The complex offers temple-stay programs, allowing you to completely immerse yourself in the Zen vibe and explore your spiritual side. Put Donghwasa on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Daegu day trip website.
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  • This temple complex locates in palgongsan national park , it’s coming of winter with changing foliages and some trees are now leafless. It’s very cold even in the afternoon. First go to the main hall....  more
    This temple complex locates in palgongsan national park , it’s coming of winter with changing foliages and some trees are now leafless. It’s very cold even in the afternoon. First go to the main hall....  more »
  • ...and I didn't get it. Maybe I just wasn't in the spiritual zone like I usually am when I visit Pord Buddha and places like this ancient temple. Prior, I had gone to the Samsung Service Center... 
    ...and I didn't get it. Maybe I just wasn't in the spiritual zone like I usually am when I visit Pord Buddha and places like this ancient temple. Prior, I had gone to the Samsung Service Center...  more »
  • I'd like to introduce the Donghwasah Buddhist Temple instead of the Gyesahn Catholic Church in Daegu because people who read my review from Occidental countries know more things about Christianity... 
    I'd like to introduce the Donghwasah Buddhist Temple instead of the Gyesahn Catholic Church in Daegu because people who read my review from Occidental countries know more things about Christianity...  more »
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  • Love it from the begging to the end! One of the peaceful places I ever been. Forest, temple, status, lantern, cascade~ evrrything! I enjoyed so much! Prepare your camera and a confy shoes, you will enjoy the architecture and the nature at the same time!
  • While chasing the dying, everywhere lacks energy; everything is muddled; everyone is confused. Especially me, all senses are closed here. I wouldn't meditate. Why did I come for this?
  • Old temple (>1500years) with beautiful walk way especially in autumn. A 17-meters tall Budha called Seokjoyaksa yeoraebul to prey for Korea re-union.
  • Nice temple. Big garden. Prepare good walking shoe.
  • I went there 17th of August ‘22. Bus 1 dropped me off at the main centre point. From there, it's about a 15 min walk. There is a tunnel you have to go through, but there is someone there where you have to buy tickets from (3000kw) for one access. It was there at 8 am, so it was quiet. People are already praying. When you turn right, you have to walk for just 5 min, and then you find the giant Buddha statue. One thing I love about Korea is not only at this place - clean toilets everywhere, more hygienic than my hostel 😂 and you can pay with your card if you want to buy a souvenir. Worth it. It takes approx. ~ 1.5 hours, so you can combine it with the cable cart.

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