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.
This media shows the cultural heritage monument in South Korea with the number:

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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 NT$1,375 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$1,375
NT$1,513 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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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Palgong Emillia Hotel

Palgong Emillia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1121, Palgongsan-ro, Dong-gu Daegu
The price is NT$2,315 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
NT$2,315
NT$2,547 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Donghwasa and Gatbawi Seokjoyeoraejwasang ...
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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
The price is NT$1,687 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$1,687
NT$1,856 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Large room with clean beddings, but breakfast variety can be improved

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

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Hotel Inter Burgo

Hotel Inter Burgo

4.5 out of 5
212, Palhyeon-gil, Suseong-gu Daegu Daegu
The price is NT$2,193 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$2,193
NT$2,653 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Daegu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Leeeunjin Takgoo Gyosil and Ayang ...
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Daegu Marriott Hotel

Daegu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
6 Dongbu-Ro 26-Gil Dong-Gu Daegu
The price is NT$5,094 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$5,094
NT$5,603 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice place to stay with helpfull staff

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Daegu Marriott Hotel
DG HOUSE

DG HOUSE

2.5 out of 5
Deagu Medi-Square, 2094 Dalgubeol-daero Daegu
The price is NT$1,216 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$1,216
NT$1,337 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (203 reviews)
Clean and very friendly

Reviewed on 2026/2/16

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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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