KOREA DAEGU.GYEONGBUK Business Travel Guide
DAEGU METROPOLITAN CITY GYEONGSANGBUK-DO e u e u u e r el u e C
This guidebook is intended to promote and help foreign visitors understand the Daegu Gyeongbuk region.
Travel accommodation shopping and food information is provided for your convenience. Welcome to Daegu The currency rate prices and detailed itineraries were collected Dec Accommodation information is based on the Korean Tourism Organi ation’s hotel rating E CO website www.hotelrating.or.kr in the order of ratings and the Hangul alphabetical order. Daegu Gyeongbuk Accommodation tourism and restaurant information not included in the guidebook can be found Transportation from the KTO and Daegu city’s official tourism information websites in the appendix. Accommodation
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tr u C Experienced in Hosting International Events E CO has been hosting various large-scale international events bringing together guests from all over the world. E CO will continue to add value to the economy society and culture by The optimal platform for a successful business. hosting international events focused on water energy medical and more while energi ing local economies.
JCI Asia Pacific Conference International Society for Education through APEC Business orum Art InSEA Conference IAA World Championships Conference IB O World Congress of Neuroscience Daegu World Energy Conference IW A World Water orum Daegu Gyeongbuk World Water orum World Gas Conference Korea International Water Week Conference World Biomaterials Congress
Convenient Transportation and Accessibility E CO is located in Daegu the transportation hub of Korea and is easily accessible from anywhere in Korea. Exco is minutes from Daegu International Airport Dongdaegu Station and Bukdaegu IC freeway .
DaeguㆍGyeongbuk World Water Forum
EXCO ‘Green’ Convention Center Utilizing Renewable Energy E CO strives for sustainable growth to C t r protect the environment and the future. The Daegu World Trade Center td incorporated EXCO, Korea’s Top Solar panels as well as geothermal heat and Photovoltaic System of EXCO Construction of the Daegu Exhibition sunlight collecting devices are installed on the Center began Destination for Exhibitions. building’s rooftop and throughout E CO. E CO opened Conventions and Meetings E CO is Korea’s best exhibition convention E CO certified by U I center and aims to support small and E CO joined ICCA medium-si ed companies’ export through Exhibition hall expansion project began exhibition conventions which stimulate E CO joined IAEE local economies. E CO hosts an array of Expansion of the 2nd Exhibition Center in 2020 E CO opened its expanded Exhibition hall international events with its global network E CO’s nd Exhibition Center East wing is expected to be completed by DEC . The East Wing is in si e to meet global standards. The expanded center will add to E CO’s E CO joined A ECA and marketing strategy. E CO provides advanced conventions top-of-the-line competitiveness which will also contribute to local economies. The East Wing is connected to the Hosted the nd World Energy Congress facilities and services as well as a creative existing exhibition center the West Wing providing easy access for the visitors. The East Wing will Expected to host World Gas Congress convention culture for its visitors. be used for international events such as the World Gas Conference.
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Facility Guide t Ce ter C e t e E CO’s West Wing is in si e with E CO’s West Wing and halls that can be divided into a maximum East Wing provide spacious of exhibition halls. The convention hall environments for conferences The West on the st floor is in si e with no Wing has meeting rooms while the pillars and can be divided into halls. The convention one on the rd floor has East Wing is accessible from the frist floor meeting rooms. A spacious lobby allowing which accommodates various large-scale straight movement to the convention one international events and conferences. offers both convenience and isolated space to visitors during large-scale seminars. C e t ll & West Wing East Wing r llr r e The Convention Hall and the Grand An outdoor-like hallway connects E CO’s Ballroom located in the West Wing can West Wing main building to the new also be used as multi-purpose halls each building at the th floor. Hundreds of in si e. They can be used for Korean plants decorate Sky Garden multiple purposes including opening and attracting visitors for receptions or closing ceremonies at international events interviews during international events. A as well as ban uets and conferences. IP room with a symbolic Korean traditional interior design offers a great view of the West Wing Au t r u Sky Garden and is used as a guest room for tea time with international guests. A theater-style conference room with seats includes auxiliary facilities such as a simultaneous translation booth u r l t e languages and staging room providing A convenience store catering and the opportunities for international symposiums E CO furniture mall are available for visitors East Wing and or events. at E CO. High uality services are available for the hosts participants and visitors. l r t e e t Are le e le Hall . . Hall . . . . . e t Hall C . . C Grand Ballroom . . . Convention Hall . . . Hall . . t Hall . . Hall . . Exhibition Center Exhibition hall meeting room leasing Exhibition Marketing Team - - Convention Marketing Team - - 8 9 C e u e u
A city where high-tech industries and A ut e u global culture coexist e u e u
DaeguGlobal aims Smart to become City a city of future-oriented advanced technology. industries to include DaeguㆍGyeongbuk is the most passionate region of Korea. energy water medical cars of the future and IoT are the new blue print of the Smart City’ Filled with people passionate about everything, Daegu. The city is open to the future and to the world IAA World Championships it is advanced in technology, education and culture. World Energy Congress World Water orum and International Congress of e u offers everything international visitors are looking for. Parasitology have all ended in success in Daegu. The global city Daegu awaits another successful hosting of the Daegu Gas Conference. e u province, the region surrounding Daegu, is a beautiful region which treasures the East Sea and traditions. Gyeongbuk is rich with Korean traditions and charm for foreign visitors. DaeguCity ofis home Culture to many and popular Arts writers painters and musicians. Their legacies are reflected in Let’s take a closer look at DaeguㆍGyeongbuk festivals by creative artists. The Daegu International Musical estival Daegu International Opera to make your business trip more meaningful. estival and Daegu International Body Painting estival are sensations every year. Daegu joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in .
TheHealthy otter is andan endangered Clean -species ‘Green’ found Cityalong the Sincheon river of Daegu. Otters only live around clean waters proving Daegu’s cleanliness. Solar panel systems and other next generation energy systems are found throughout the city showing the city’s commitment to making a clean and safe place to live. As an eco-friendly city that co-exists with nature Daegu will continue to grow as a global hub of clean energy.
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A beautiful area with traditional e u r e Korean culture & nature
AThe world-renowned Center of city Korean of history Traditionsand cultural tourism’ - Gyeongju and the Capital of Korea’s Spiritual Culture’ - Andong are located in this province. Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla dynasty which existed for thousands of years. The city is the birthplace of ancient Korea’s unification and is rich in Buddhist culture. Bulguksa temple Seokguram Grotto and Gyeongju Historical Areas Namsan areas are designated as World Heritage sites by UNESCO the historical ambience of the city welcomes its visitors. Andong is home to many wooden cultural heritages such as Confucian school head house and Korean pavilions - the city is known as an outdoor museum’. The Office of Gyeongbuk Province recently situated its new building in Poongcheon village.
GyeongbukIndustrial meets Based both theProvince sea and the land an essential factor contributing to rapid growth in transportation and industry. Spacious land and easy access helped the city of Pohang to develop its steel industry. The first generation industrial complex of Korea the city of Gumi is now a symbol of Korea’s moderni ation. The city started with nothing but agriculture but within half a century Gumi transformed into Korea’s industrial base earning its nickname silicon valley of Korea’. Gumi is considered the nd largest city of Gyeongbuk province.
GyeongbukPreserved boasts Nature gorgeous - scenery Province at numerous of Healing national parks. Some of these parks offer the best retreats from stress and anxiety. Juwangsan mountain national park shelters coniferous woods and a wildlife ecosystem. Sokrisan mountain national park in Sangju is well-known for its spectacular views of rugged precipice - one of noted scenic views of Korea. Hwayang Seonyoo and Ssangok valleys in Sokrisan offer scenery beyond description.
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Daegu Gyeongbuk has a precious natural and cultural heritage that will be C er t e handed down to our descendants. Eleven notable sites include the World Heritage Sites Memory of the World Creative Heritage and e u e u Global Geopark . e u Buseoksa Temple
Archives of the National UNESCO Creative Hahoe Village Debt Redemption Movement Cities Network (Memory of the World) (Creative Heritage : Music) Confucian Printing The National Debt edemption Movement UNESCO has designated Daegu as the city Bongjeongsa Temple Uljin Bonghwa Woodblocks was held during the Great Korean Empire of creative music’ thereby adding it to the Yeongju era in order to pay off the compulsory UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Daegu debt incurred during Japanese occupation. is the first city in Korea to have opened a Mun music hall Nok Hyang’ and also the very gyeong Yecheon The movement started in Daegu and Yeong first to have brought a piano into Korea. later expanded across Korea setting a yang During the Korean War a foreign journalist Aandong precedence that later affected China described Daegu as the city where you can Mexico and ietnam. The key records of Yeong hear Bach amidst the ashes of war.’ Daegu the movement documents have Sangju deok is the birthplace of Korean modern music Uiseong Cheong been designated a UNESCO memory of the the city has branded itself as a global city of song Cheongsong world. culture and arts. UNESCO Gumi Global Gunwi Pohang Geopark Gimcheon e u Chilgok Yeongcheon Daegu dynasty are found in this area. Most of the Seongju Yangdong Village remains are from the th to th centuries Gyeong gyeong (UNESCO World Heritage) and show the outstanding artistic values of san ju Go Traditional culture and nature of the Joseon Shilla. Gyeongju treasures years as Hapcheon ryeong dynasty are well preserved in this largest Cheongdo Shilla’s former capital vividly illustrating the Storage Hall traditional village. Much of Korea’s cultural life and culture of the ancient people. of Triptaka heritage including national treasures and Koreana at traditional records are in this town making the town itself a cultural heritage site. Haeinsa Temple Gyeongju Historical Areas Bulguksa Temple & Archives of the National Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto Debt Redemption Movement Yangdong (UNESCO World Heritage) Village Seokguram Grotto Sculptures found in Seokguram Grotto along UNESCO Creative Gyeongju Historical Areas (UNESCO World Heritage) with the stone stylobate and the two towers Cities Network Sculptures towers royal tombs and in Bulguksa Temple are masterpieces of mountain fortresses of the ancient Shilla North East Asia’s Buddhist art.
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Hahoe Village Bongjeongsa Temple Cheongsong Storage Hall of Triptaka (World Heritage) (World Heritage) Hahoe illage has well-maintained A record was found indicating that King UNESCO Global Geopark Koreana at Haeinsa Temple (UNESCO Global Geopark) (World Heritage) Korean traditional architecture. Traditional Gongmin of the Korean Goryo dynasty UNESCO Global Geopark is an area This wooden storage hall was built to aristocratic houses are beautifully displayed repaired Geuklakjeon Hall in . The designated in recognition for its scientific enshrine Triptaka Koreana during the th in Bukchon’s Yangjindang and Bukchondaek record has led to the temple being importance rarity beauty and educational century. A single story building on top of the and Namchon’s Choonghyodang and designated as one of the oldest preserved value. The Cheongsong county was hill behind the main sanctum is estimated Namchondaek. Wonjijeongsa house and wooden buildings in the world. designated as an UNESCO Global Geopark to have been built in the th century. The Hadong old house are key examples of in the nd case in Korea after Jeju building was constructed for the purpose of symbolic traditional architecture in this area. island. Diverse fossils such as sedimentary enshrining the triptaka and remains very well rocks are dispersed throughout Cheong preserved. The triptaka itself is a significant song and a dinosaur footprint was found memory of the world but this magnificent Confucian Printing Woodblocks in Sinseongri. The geology trekking course storage hall has its own architectural (Memory of the World) is recommended for those who wish to values. Haeinsa temple represents Korean These woodblocks were engraved to print appreciate the value of this uni ue area. Buddhism and has produced many master books. Clans and lecture halls from various monks throughout history. A temple stay regions donated over the time creating including experiencing teachings from the a uni ue style of community printing.’ master monks is a popular program among Actuali ing an ethical community is the tourists. theme behind the works commonly featured from the collections.
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Buseoksa Temple (World Heritage) Boasting a thousand years of history the temple has been designated as one of UNESCO’s Heritage of the World sites with the name Mountain Temple - Monastery in the Mountain’. It is an example of Korean temple’s beauty and history recogni ed by the world. Buseoksa temple treasures the oldest wooden building Muryangsujeon’ and many artifacts including national treasures and treasures. Stand in front of the Muryangsujeon and enjoy the Korean
traditional architecture along with the Buseoksa Temple Cheongsong UNESCO Global Geopark Storage Hall of Triptaka Koreana at Haeinsa Temple magnificent view of the Sobaek mountain.
16 17 C u tr C t e t er t C t A rl e Tokyo Sapporo Shi uoka Japan ukuoka etc. Korean Air Asiana Eastar Jet etc. Guang hou Nanjing Shanghai Shanghai Airlines Air China China ingdao etc. hina Southern Airlines etc. North East Asia Mongolia China Taiwan Mongolian Airlines Air Macao Eva Air etc. Asia Philippines Malaysia Singapore Malaysia Airlines ietnam Airlines South East Asia ietnam etc. Singapore Airlines etc. Western Asia Maldives India Sri anka Korean Air Asiana Air India
Middle East Israel atar UAE Korean Air Emirates Etihad Airways
U.S.A NY as egas Korean Air Delta American Airlines North America A Chicago Washington etc. Asiana Air Canada United Airlines e u e America Canada ancouver Toronto etc. atin America Mexico Bra il Peru Chile Aero Mexico
Oceania Oceania New ealand Australia etc. Korean Air T’way Hawaiian Airlines r rt t r rt t Austria England Sweden Italy rance Swit erland Spain ufthansa Alitalia British Airways Europe Netherland Belgium Air rance K M oyal Dutch Airlines Germany Turkey etc. Europe Commonwealth : : Flying to Korea from Overseas ussia U bekistan Aeroflot Airlines Air Astana Airlines of Independent Ka akhstan etc. U bekistan Airways Korea has international airports with Incheon and Gimhae as main international airports. States Daegu International Airport services routes to and from countries including Japan China Africa Africa Ethiopia Ethiopian Airlines and South East Asian countries.
Servicing routes may change depending on airline’s policy. https www.airport.kr ap ko index.do
Commonwealth of 14 Independent States ▶ 38 Daegu International AirportㅣOverseas Daegu 8 countries 20 routes 24 6 23 C t e t C u tr C t A rl e North East China Europe Asia 29 4 3 North America Kumamoto Tokyo Narita Saga Sapporo Middle Japan Japan T’way Jeju Airlines Air Busan East Osaka Kansai Okinawa Kagoshima ukuoka 1 5 re Western 6 Africa 27 Asia T’way Jeju Airlines Air Busan Asia China Macao Sanya Shanghai Pudong Hong Kong South East 8 atin America China Eastern Asia Oceania South East Asian Danang Bangkok Cebu Taoyuan T’way iet jet Air Busan Countries Taipei Clark ield Hanoi Tiger-Taiwan
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Incheon International AirportㅣOverseas Incheon 42 countries 155 routes Servicing routes may change depending on airline’s policy. C u tr C t e t er t C t A rl e http www.airport.kr daegu main.do Tokyo Sapporo Shi uoka Japan Korean Air Asiana Eastar Jet etc. ukuoka etc. Major servicing airlines at Daegu Airport Guang hou Nanjing Shanghai Shanghai Airlines Air China China ingdao etc. hina Southern Airlines etc. North East Asia Mongolia China Taiwan Mongolian Airlines Air Macao Eva Air etc. Asia Philippines Malaysia Singapore Malaysia Airlines ietnam Airlines South East Asia ietnam etc. Singapore Airlines etc. Western Asia Maldives India Sri anka Korean Air Asiana Air India
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U.S.A NY as egas Korean Air Delta American Airlines 18 North America A Chicago Washington etc. 19 Asiana Air Canada United Airlines America Canada ancouver Toronto etc.
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Africa Africa Ethiopia Ethiopian Airlines ▶ Gimhae International AirportㅣOverseas Busan 12 Countries 40 routes : : Transportation to Daegu C t e t C u tr C t A rl e ocated in the southeast of Korea Daegu Gyeongbuk offers convenient transportation options Guang hou Nanjing Macao Sanya Korean Air China Eastern Shanghai Airlines including air limousine express train and express bus. most convenient transportation
ian Shenyang Yanji Yantai Asiana Air Busan Air China r rt t China options are recommended upon your arrival to Korea. hangjiajie ingdao Hang hou China Southern Airlines Jeju Airlines Hong Kong Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Express
Nagoya Tokyo Sapporo Osaka Japan Airlines Korean Air Jeju airlines Japan Okinawa Kitagyushu ukuoka Air Busan Jin Air T’way Peach Airlines er e Philippines Airlines Jin Air Philippines Manila Cebu Kalibo Clark ield Air Busan Jeju Airlines e Korean Air Air Busan China Airlines e u Asia Taiwan Gaoxiong Taipei ter t l A r ter t l Tiger Airlines Jeju Airlines A r rt hour A r rt Thailand Bangkok Thai Airlines Eastar Jet Jin Air Korean Air
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20 21 : : Transportation Options to Daegu Express Train e ter t l A r rt er l e ul t t A r rt r A e e ul Air r t t er e ter l r el e ute r rt t e ter t l A r rt minutes minutes ute ur ute e u ter t l A r rt Ticketing available at http www.letskorail.com ur ute ur ute roundtrip flights a day ur ute minutes travel time e ter t l A r rt er l e ul t t A r rt r A e u e u ter t l A r rt r t t er e ter l r el e e u ter t l A r rt minutes minutes ur ute roundtrip flights a day ute e minutes travel time e ul t t e u t t ter t l A r rt r t t er e ter l r el e e u ter t l A r rt minutes hour minutes roundtrip flight a day e u
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22 23 Car Rental : : Transportation to EXCO Cl e e u E CO e ul t t e u E CO e A r rt e u E CO ▶ Travel time hours hours minutes hour minutes Daegu International Airport EXCO distance . km . km . km r rt t oreigners re uire an international driver’s license and a passport to rent a car Approximately minutes . km Approximately K W
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A e t l C r er e e A r rt er l ▶ - Address Incheon International Airport Terminal st floor Gonghang-ro Jung-gu Incheon Dongdaegu Station & Dongdaegu Transportation Hub EXCO - Webpage https www.ajrentacar.co.kr index.do
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tte e t l C r er e e A r rt - Address - Gonghang-ro beon-gil Gangseo-gu Busan u - Webpage https www.lotterentacar.net Dongdaegu Station Dongdaegu Complex Transit Center E CO stations . km u tr Dongdaegu Station Dongdaegu Complex Transit Center E CO - Address - Youtondanji ro Gangseo-gu Busan stations . km - Webpage www.busantrap.com
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e ul t t Geomdan Center E CO stations . km tte e t l C r er e e ul t t - Address st floor Cheongpa-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul - Webpage https www.lotterentacar.net
A e t l C r er e e ul t t - Address Seoul S uare mall B Hangang-daero Jung-gu Seoul - Webpage https www.ajrentacar.co.kr index.do
24 25 r rt t er e Subway Daegu Metro uses the token as a ticket. Place the token on the reader for boarding and insert the token into the hole for exit. Daegu Metro has lines and all lines provide English
e u u u information services. Daegu Metro line boasts the longest monorail span in the world and is r rt t also the longest unmanned-operated monorail in the world. Daegu Metro line is one of the two landmarks of Daegu along with Daegu Tower.
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How to Purchase Bus / Subway Card Convenience stores (CU / GS / 7-eleven) sell ‘T-money’ cards. You may C l provide your date of birth information and charge T-money for use. Cards u t l e l Ce ter range in cost from 2,500KRW to 5,000KRW and the charging fee is not Hakjeong included. Palgeo Dongcheon Chilgok Unam Guam Taejeon
Dasa Daesil Maecheon Dong-guAyanggyo OfficeDongchonHaean BangchonYonggyeYulha Singi BanyawolGaksan Dongdaegu Gangchang sta. Bus u Maecheon Market A All Daegu City Buses utili e CNG Compressed Natural Gas to minimi e pollution. Paldal Sincheon Gongdan Paldal Market Chilseong Market Keimyung Univ. Wondae Manpyeong u re K W in cash K W using T-money Igok Buk-gu Office Daegu sta. re K W in cash using T-money Yongsan Dalseong Park Jungangno Seongseo Industrial Complex Seomun Market Jukjeon l Kyung-daeDaegu hosp. BeomeoBank Gamsam Suseong-gu Office e u C t u ute er e r t te Duryu e e Manchon NaedangBangogaeNamsan Provides information of the current bus location and the destination by each bus stop via Damti Suseong District Stadium Geondeulbawi mobile Daegu Bus and internet Univ. of Educ Yeonho Daegongwon Y.N.Univ.Hosp Daebonggyo All bus stops have a kiosk informing passengers of estimated time of arrival. Gosan Suseong District Provides estimated time of arrival to the major route points on the ED display board mounted Suseong Stadium Sinmae Market Sawol HwawonDaegokJincheonWolbaeSanginWolchonSonghyeonSeongdangmotDaemyeong Children’s Hall on each bus. Hyeonchungno ImdangJeongpyeong Anjirang e l Hwanggeum eu Information on major stops is provided in English. e Suseongmot er t
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Third largest city in Korea Daegu attracts many tourists each year. Comfortable accommodations and subsidiary facilities of the finest uality await Daegu visitors
t e r C Daegu Grand Hotel Hotel Interburgo Daegu C te r tel e ute star Novotel Ambassador Daegu star Daegu Grand Hotel A t star Hotel aon ena - Hotel Interburgo Daegu Novotel Ambassador Daegu Eldis Regent Hotel A re Gukchaebosang-ro Jung-gu Daegu A re Dalgubeol-daero Jung-gu Daegu - Eldis egent Hotel e te https novotel.ambatel.com daegu e te http www.eldishotel.com - Hotel Interburgo E CO - D C Hotel r C minutes drive r C minutes drive star AW Hotel star ueen ell Hotel star Palgong Emilia Hotel star Hotel Ariana star Union Hotel Hotel Interburgo EXCO Hotel Interburgo Daegu A re Yutongdanji-ro Buk-gu Daegu A re Palhyeon-gil Suseong-gu Daegu star Palgongsan Spa Hotel e te http www.ibexco.co.kr index.html e te http www.hotel-interburgo-daegu.com star Hotel the Palace star Hotel Airport r C minutes walk r C minutes drive star Hotel Suseong star Kan Hotel star Crystal Hotel star Hotel G - Daegu Marriott Hotel Daegu Marriott Hotel Hotel Suseong A re - Sincheon-dong Dong-gu Daegu A re - Yonghak-ro Suseong-gu Daegu - Bouti ue Hotel Instar e te https marriottdaegu.modoo.at e te http www.hotelsusung.co.kr - Prince Hotel - Toyoko Inn Dongdaegu r C minutes drive r C minutes drive - Toyoko Inn Dongseong-ro esort Hotel de for e
The above accommodation information is in alphabetical order of hotel class and hotel name and the time to E CO is based on travel by car. Novotel Ambassador Daegu Hotel Suseong
Daegu Grand Hotel Hotel Laonzena A re Dongdaegu-ro Suseong-gu Daegu A re Beomeocheon-ro Suseong-gu Daegu e te http www.daegugrand.co.kr e te http www.hotellaon ena.com r C minutes drive r C minutes drive
28 29 A t A t u e u minutes away from Daegu via KT Busan is a beach city with access to the wide ocean. This beautiful beach city in the South offers uni ue A night outside Daegu will be well spent if you decide to stay in Gyeongju or ambience different from Daegu and Gyeongbuk and is highly recommended Andong. An array of modern hotels to Korean traditional Hanok’ hotels will for those who seek changes of scenery from Daegu. provide you with a special experience in Korea.
Haeundae Grand Hotel Lotte Hotel Busan A t e te http www.haeundaegrandhotel.com e te https www.lottehotel.com r C minutes drive minutes r C minutes drive minutes drive from Busan station drive from Busan station
Hilton Gyeongju Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju Nongshim Hotel Paradise Hotel Busan e te www.hotelnongshim.com e te https www.busanparadisehotel.co.kr e u e u Hilton Gyeongju Hotel Hyundai r C minutes drive minutes r C minutes drive minutes A re - Bomun-ro Gyeongju-si Gyeongju drive from Busan station drive from Busan station Gyeongbuk A re Bomun-ro Gyeongju-si e te http www.hiltongyeongju.co.kr Gyeongbuk e te http www.hyundaihotel.com gyeongju r C minutes drive Westin Chosun Hotel Busan Park Hyatt Busan r C minutes drive e te http twcb.echosunhotel.com A r C minutes drive minutes Andong Grand Hotel drive from Busan station A re - Gwangwangdanji-ro Hanok (Korean traditional house) Andong-si Gyeongbuk stay (Unique hotel information) e te http www.andonggrandhotel.com tel e u http www.hanokvillage.co.kr Park Hyatt Busan r C minutes drive e te https www.hyatt.com u tel e u http www.smpark.co.kr r C minutes drive minutes u ll e e e u drive from Busan station http www.smpark.co.kr
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Incheon - the gateway to Korea and Seoul - the capital - are two cities you will most likely encounter on your way to Daegu Gyeongbuk. Below is information on hotels near Seoul KT and S T station.
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Millennium Seoul Hilton Lotte Hotel Seoul e te http www.seoul.hilton.co.kr e te https www.lottehotel.com r e ul t t minutes drive r e ul t t minutes drive Signiel Seoul
The Plaza Lotte Hotel Seoul e te http www.hotelthepla a.com InterContinental Park Hyatt Seoul e te http seoul.park.hyatt.kr Grand Seoul Parnas r e ul t t minutes drive e te https www.grandicparnas.com r u e t t minutes drive r u e t t minutes drive
Westin Chosun Hotel Seoul e te http www.echosunhotel.com Signiel Seoul Lotte Hotel World r e ul t t minutes drive e te http www.lottehotel.com e te http www.lottehotel.com world ko signielseoul ko r u e t t minutes drive r u e t t minutes drive Westin Chosun Hotel Seoul e te http seoul.grand.hyatt.com r e ul t t minutes drive InterContinental Seoul COEX e te http www.iccoex.com r u e t t minutes drive
The above accommodation information is based on hotel class and hotel name in alphabetical order and is close to Seoul and Suseo Station.
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To Koreans food means old memories and a mother’s love. Here are some trending healthy Korean dishes.
EssentialKimchi to any Korean Meal Doen-jang-jigae (steamed and fermented soybean paste soup) Everyday Korean Soul Food that Will Never Cloy Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish made with salted cabbage radish or a variety of This soup is made by boiling doen-jang other vegetables with added chili pepper meat or shellfish vegetables and tofu in Hanjeongsik powder garlic green onions and fermented a broth. oved by Koreans of all ages this fish sauce. It has been selected as one of nutritious dish is made with fermented the five healthiest foods in the world and is boiled soybean lumps called doen-jang. rich in probiotics. (Korean Table d’hote) ABulgogi Favourite of Koreans and Expats KoreanHanjeongsik Traditional Table D’hote iterally meat gogi grilled on an open fire bul Korean Traditional Table D’hote Hanjeongsik Bulgogi is a dish made by marinating and is a traditional Korean style full-course grilling thinly sliced beef. As a variation it can meal. Traditionally all the food is supposed be cooked in a pot and the juice that comes to be served at the same time but now out is great with a bowl of rice. As one of the hanjeongsik consists of appeti ers various most well-known Korean dishes it was one entrées rice and soup with side dishes and of Obama’s choices for the best Korean food. a dessert.
(Mixed Rice) (Ribs) BibimbapA Well-balanced Meal in a Bowl, AGalbi Dish that You Cannot Stop Thinking about with Assorted Vegetables and Rice Galbi is marinated ribs grilled on a gridiron. Bibimbap is a bowl of rice with a variety of The grilled meat tastes good as it is but why colorful ingredients mixed in resulting in a not try wrapping it in lettuce or perilla leaf harmony of flavours to delight one’s palate. with garlic and ssamjang soybean paste It was the very first Korean dish served as an sauce . Along with Bulgogi it is one of the in-flight meal winning the World Inflight- most popular Korean dishes among expats ood Award. It is a well loved vegetarian living in Korea. meal the world over.
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36 37 e u e u Daegu Tteok-bokki and FriedDaegu Chicken, Yangnyeom Only Better Tongdak Daegu’snapjak-mandu Iconic Street Food Korean fried chicken is known for its Daegu’s food reflects the people of Daegu unaffected and generous. Tteok-bokki is made with garaetteok long addictive sweet and spicy sauce. If you want Gyeongbuk Province offers its visitors a variety of traditional and cylinder shaped rice cake boiled down to try both the crispiness of classic fried chicken and the sweetness of Yangnyeom contemporary dishes as well as high-end meals. in chilli pepper paste sauce. A variety of extras can be added including fish cake sauce make sure to order Yang-nyeom- vegetables noodles etc. It makes for a great bahn half with sauce Hurah-eeh-du- snack for the little ones and will also go bahn half plain fried . well with a beer. Daegu style tteok-bokki is enjoyed best with flat dumplings napjak- mandu lightly stuffed with glass noodles and chive stuffing.
Hanbang Samgyetang Daegu Yangnyeom Tongdak
HotSpicy Hot HotJjimgalbi Just Like Daegu Hanbang Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup with Medicinal Herbs) Korea’s Favourite Hearty Meal Dongin-dong Jjimgalbi is one of Daegu’s : : Local World Food iconic spicy dishes. The ribs cooked in a bed Samgyetang a traditional healthy food is If you have had enough of the flavors of Daegu try some of the local specialties of chilli powder and garlic really stimulate made by slowly boiling chicken with ginseng from around the world. You will be impressed by the food of the world. one’s palate. The tender meat and the jujube garlic and glutinous rice. Being highly addictive spiciness makes you want to finish nutritious it is one of the most popular foods the whole table of food before you know to get you through the hot summer days. it. And the best part is to enjoy the leftover sauce with an extra bowl of rice.
Yeongju Beef Grilled APohang Mouth-full Raw of Freshness Fish High-Endon Charcoal Gourmet Korean Beef
Pohang a seaside city that is an hour’s drive Also known as Korean BB soot-bull-galbi from Daegu offers a variety of fresh seafood is high-end meat grilled on a table bra ier at reasonable prices. Once one has tasted filled with charcoal. There are a number of the freshly-caught fish from the East Sea different regions that offer uality grilled beef one will instantly overcome any reservations throughout Gyeongbuk province with the one might have had in regards to eating raw most famous of them being Yeongju. seafood.
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Bingsoo
Mido Tea House Coffee Grilled JeolpyeonCafe Mu-a and Ssanghwa-cha Beanscream Koreans often have tea or coffee after a meal The combination of nicely grilled traditional instead of dessert and if you wish to have an experience that induces nostalgia from Thriving Local Coffee Brands pounded rice cake and soft ice cream topped with soybean powder is an experience worth Korea’s senior citi ens then Mido is the place It would not be an exaggeration to say trying. Mu-a is a popular dessert cafe that to visit. Their signature drink is Ssanghwa- that Daegu is a coffee city. Daegu has the also serves a variety of Korean entree’s. cha medicinal tea made by boiling down a highest concentration of local coffee brands variety of medicinal herbs. Ssanghwa-cha in the country and even Starbucks cannot Daegu also hosts the annual Daegu Coffee served with a generous amount of nuts is upstage Daegu’s most loved local coffee Cafe air and Daegu Coffee Week where their most popular seller. Complimentary brands. you get to meet famous baristas and learn all (Shaved Ice) vintage snacks add to the feelings of about coffee. Bingsoo nostalgia and old memories for many older Daegu has a variety of famous cafe streets To survive Daegu’s famous heat one must Koreans. full of uni ue and co y independent coffee know at least one good Bingsoo place in shops with the most famous ones being town. Bingsoo is a typical summer dessert Apsan cafe street and Dongseongro consisting of shaved ice topped with milk downtown coffee street. condensed milk and a variety of other Samsong Bakery toppings. Paht-bingsoo with red bean Corn bread paste is a classic option. An almost limitless Samsong Bakery has been one of Daegu’s Stick Coffee variety of other choices such as fruits ice most iconic bakeries since it opened in . Their signature corn bread generously In Korea instant coffee is called mix coffee. It comes in a stick shaped packet filled with cream nuts etc. are also available. stuffed with corn is a mouth watering post- coffee sugar and powdered coffee creamer. Simply pour and stir the mixture into meal snack. hot water to enjoy your own little cafe experience anywhere. It is one of the most popular souvenirs to take back home.
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ur Donghwasa Temple in Kim Gwangseok-gil Street t t ee e u Palgongsan Mt. A re Dalgubeol-daero A re Dohak-dong Dong-gu Daegu Jung-gu Daegu Daegu is a city where the past and present coexist. There are places that e te http donghwasa.net e te www.kimkwangseok.or.kr will take you back in time and places that will make you marvel at the e ur - Open year round e ur Open year around modernity of Korea. One of Asia’s iconic Buddhist temples Kim Gwang-seok whose early death visited by millions of domestic and impacted the lives of many Koreans was one international tourists this -year-old of the country’s most beloved folk musicians. temple was selected as one of the top Just like Elton John the Beatles and Michael tourist destinations in East Asia. It contains Jackson evoke strong sentiment in their fans a great many national treasures and cultural Kim Gwang-seok occupies a special place assets including Yaksayeoraebul the in every Korean’s heart. Kim Gwangseok- biggest stone Buddha in the world. gil is a street that is dedicated to the singer. The street is filled with artwork inspired by him and his music giving visitors a chance to submerge themselves in Korea’s folk music Dongseongro culture. A re Dongseong-ro Jung-gu Daegu e ur Open year around
Dongseongro Daegu’s city center is filled Suseong-mot Kyesan Cathedral with small interesting alleys lined with entertainment options and restaurants making it a great destination for a date or a family day out. It’s also where all of Suseong-mot (Lake) Daegu Modern Culture Streets Daegu’s seasonal festivals take place. A re Dusan-dong A re Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil ur Suseong-gu Daegu Jung-gu Daegu Dongseongro provides a good variety of e te http www.suseong.kr tour index.do e te http www.jung.daegu.kr entertainment options such as cafes Donghwasa Temple in Palgongsan Mt. e ur Open year round e ur aries depending on the tour and pet cafes. The biggest cell phone street in Daegu is connected to Dongseongro Since it was built as a reservoir in the Daegu’s modern street tours offer a and Yangnyeongsi the traditional herbal s Suseong ake has been an meaningful experience that can transport medicine street making it easy to plan a important place to Daegu’s people. It was one back to over a century ago. Guided shopping day out. first used as a water source for farming tours are available at different times about a century ago and today is used as depending on each of the five tours which an ecologically friendly park. Today the have their own uni ue stories to explore. relaxing walking trail around the lake the or example in the old house of ee romantic night view of the water as well Sang-hwa you will encounter a nationalist as various restaurants and coffee shops resistance poet filled with anguish at losing make it a great dating spot and a tourist his country to Japan. Each tour with its own theme will explore what Daegu has attraction. Dongseongro Kim Gwangseok-gil Street gone through in its recent history.
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There are a number of tourist destinations across Gyeongbuk Province of which Daegu is geographically and culturally a part of making it the perfect
base from which to explore the surrounding area. Bulguksa Temple
e u e u e u e u Bomun Tourist Complex Gyochon Cheomseongdae Bulguksa Temple & A re Sinpyeong-dong Gyeongju-si Traditional Village Gyeongsangbuk-do A re - Gyochonan-gil Gyeongju-si Observatory Seokguram Grotto A re - Cheomseong-ro A re Seokguram Grotto - - e te http guide.gyeongju.go.kr deploy Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do Bulguk-ro Gyeongju-si e ur Open year around e te http www.gyochon.or.kr e te http guide.gyeongju.go.kr Gyeongsangbuk-do e ur Open year around e te Bulguksa - http www.bulguksa.or.kr Bomun Tourist Complex is an international e ur Open year around Seokguram - http seokguram.org tourist complex surrounding Bomun The village used to be the home of the Choi Established in the s Cheomseongdae e ur aries by month season ake. The cherry blossom trees along the Clan who is still famous for fulfilling their observatory is the oldest astronomical streets and bicycle friendly roads make social responsibility as nobles during the observatory in Asia revealing how advanced The two most important places visitors to it a popular destination for families and Joseon Dynasty. Many traditional houses the technology of the time was. As one of Gyeongju should not miss are Bulguksa and couples. There are a number of five star were restored to make today’s Gyochon the most loved cultural assets in the region Seokguram. Both were designated World hotels international conference facilities illage with the Confucian school Hyang- it is visited by many people throughout the Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO and are and various leisure and recreation facilities gyo and the House of the Choi Clan at its year. Besides the observatory the pink great examples of ancient Korean temple available within the complex. center. The village has various traditional muhly grass around the observatory also architecture. Seokguram is a dome shaped cultural programs catering to visitors. makes it an attractive photo spot. artificial stone temple with a stone statue of Buddha perfectly depicting him at the moment of enlightenment. It is considered ur
A a masterpiece of the Silla Dynasty BC - Hahoe Folk Village AD . A re Jongga-gil Pungcheon-myeon Andong-si Gyeongsangbuk-do e te http www.hahoe.or.kr e ur - Open year around
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty Hahoe village was designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is a historic village where visitors can experience Korea’s uni ue culture. It is a living town where residents are still leading traditional lives making the whole community a living Seokguram Grotto Gyochon Traditional Village heritage.
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If you want to enjoy Daegu the right way you are on the right page. Here is a list of tours for visitors. If you have ever regretted missing out on experiences in the past then now’s your chance to make up for it. Enjoy the unforgettable experiences Daegu has to offer
Medical Tour Daegu City Tour
Hanbok Rental Service & Medical Tour Daegu City Tour Beauty Tour TeaModern Ceremony History Experience A re Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil A re Gongwon-soonhwan-ro e te http www.beautytour.or.kr Jung-gu Daegu Daegu Medical Dalseo-gu Daegu Hall Gyesanyega e ur Upon e uest Tourism Promotion Institute e te http www.daegucitytour.com r e aries by tour e te http medicitydaegu.com ur A re - Seoseong-ro Jung-gu Daegu e ur Upon reservation e ur Upon reservation e te http www.jung.daegu.kr r e aries by tour One of Daegu’s older nicknames is The r e aries by tour e ur - Home of the Beautiful . A Beauty tour is r e aries by tour The hop-on hop-off City Bus Tour is great a good start to any visit to Daegu. Daegu Daegu is Korea’s leading medical city with for those who want to get a glimpse of has a variety of speciali ed beauty ones prominent medical institutions in a variety What better way to immerse yourself in everything but don’t have enough time. such as a nail art street a fashion street of areas such as preventive care cosmetics the culture than getting dressed in its The red double-decker bus stops at plastic surgery and dental care. Daegu medical the Jewelry Town and the Daegu ashion major attractions in the city. The city tour traditional dress Gyesanyega provides institutions offer a one stop service for medical Jewelry Specialty one making the city a hanbok traditional Korean dress rental tourists including airport pick up and drop offers different themed tours every day of a great place to start your beautification service for visitors to enrich their walking off services. They also provide services such the week. journey. experience through the historic alleys of as booking accommodation car rental and the city. To top it all off you can visit the old translation services for your examination house of ee Sang-hwa in your hanbok to results upon re uest. or the people who experience a traditional tea ceremony. also want a more traditional experience there is the Museum of Oriental Medicine in Yangnyeongsi near the city center.
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Gyeongbuk the province surrounding Daegu has a lot to offer. Gyeongbuk Province is a great place to get a taste of all that Korea has to offer.
e u Homigot Sunrise Square Sosuseowon Confucian Daegaya History theme Park Yeongju Academy·Seonbichon A re Homigot-myeon Nam-gu Academy.Seonbichon Pohang-si Gyeongsangbuk-do e te http homigot.invil.org index.html (Confucianist Village) A re Sobaek-ro Sunheung-myeon e ur Open year round e ure Yeongju-si Gyeongsangbuk-do Golf Clubs around Daegu e te http sunbichon.net People say the Korean peninsula looks A re Around Daegu and Gyeongbuk e ur - like a tiger roaring. Homigot the tiger-tail A Paid admission Spring and Autumn are perfect for a day of golf. headland is at the end of the peninsula Daegu and Gyeongbuk have a number of public golf clubs that where the tiger’s tail would be. Homigot In Yeongju the birthplace of Confucian annually hosts the Sunrise estival as offer a refreshing day out at affordable prices. culture in Korea you can visit Seowon the sunrise at homigot is Korea’s earliest where the scholars studied and the l Palgongsan-ro Dong-gu Daegu sunrise of the new year. Surrounded by historical house where the traditional life r e Seonyeok-ro Iseo-myeon Cheongdo-gun Gyeongbuk the ocean on three sides Pohang has rich space is reproduced. Sosu Seowon is the e u - Ilyeon-ro Jinryang-eup Gyeongsan-City Gyeongbuk fishing resources. Take a drive along the first private confucian academy in Korea and e e lle Bonggyeo -ro Oeykwan-eup Chilgok-gun Gyeongbuk coastline to enjoy the beauty the area has has national treasures. et’s experience the el - Hokuk-ro Gogyeong-myeon Yeoncheon-City Gyeongbu ur to offer to the fullest. philosophy and breath of the Seonbi in the ter ur - Samsunghyeon-ro Gyeongsan-City Gyeongbuk confucianist village through the experience l ll Bonggyeo-ro Oeykwan-eup Chilgok-gu Gyeongbuk of traditional culture. It is possible to stay
Homigot Sunrise Square in traditional houses and it also runs Golf Club - Palgong experience programs such as Hangul calligraphy traditional wedding ceremony making Korean traditional rice cake. r e Daegaya History theme Park A re Daegaya-ro Daegaya-eup Goryeong-gun Gyeongbuk-do
The theme park is a sightseeing spot built on the theme of the history of Daegaya which was built in the old town of Daegaya and which developed the first pottery iron ware and Gayageum traditional Korean string instrument culture in Korea.
50 51 e u Jazz Bar Donggung Palace and Old Blue tl e e u Wolji Pond(Anapji) A re Gongpyeong-ro Jung-gu Daegu A re Wonhwa-ro Inwang-dong e ur - Closed on Sundays When the sun sets downtown Daegu comes to life. Gyeongju Gyeongsangbuk-do Here are some of the hotspots to enjoy nights out in Daegu. e te http guide.gyeongju.go.kr Good ja music is the perfect way to end a e ur - Open year round busy day. With a wall full of Ps and CDs slow r e Paid admission ja playing across the hall romantic dimmed lights and a great selection of drinks make this Apsan Observatory The 83 Tower Night View Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond are parts a great spot for music lovers. Every Thursday A re - Apsansunhwan-ro A re Duryugongwon-ro of the royal villa that was used to host riday and Saturday there is free live ja . Nam-gu Daegu Dalseo-gu Daegu important royal guests or royal ban uets. e ur Cable car e ur - The big artificial pond and the three artificial - Mon Tue Wed Thu. islands look even more beautiful at night. - ri Sat Sun Old Blue It can be exhilarating looking down at the Walking along the lake amid the pine trees r e Cable car fare ground from a lofty vantage point. Daegu and colorful flowers transports visitors back holds an annual antern estival giving to over a thousand years ago. As charming as the star-filled night sky visitors a magical experience of watching the hundreds of thousands of city lights of thousands of lanterns flying up into the sky Daegu is a beautiful sight to behold. Apsan carrying people’s wishes in them. Observatory is a great place to enjoy a pictures ue night view of Daegu especially Classical Music Bar from the cable car on its way back down. Beethoven Haus A re Jibeom-ro -gil Suseong-gu Daegu e ur - Open year round Apsan Observatory night view The ARC Cultural Center Beethoven Haus Daegu is a classical
A re Gangjeongbon-gil Dasa-eup ur music cafe and academy. The seats are Dalseong-gun Daegu very close to the stage and the stately but e ur - Closed on Mondays modern ambience makes it a perfect space for listening to classical music. Customers Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond The Arc Cultural Center is a cultural can also indulge in a cup of gourmet coffee complex that was built with a river made by internationally certified baristas. water and nature motif. The U O shaped On weekends customers can bring their building changes color and is itself a huge own CDs and Ps to make song re uests. piece of art. It hosts various exhibitions
The ARC Cultural Center performances and events and is visited by many people who enjoy a leisurely walk or cycle in the s uare in front of the building.
52 53 24-hour 24-hour Fast Food Convenience Stores Too busy for a sit-down meal There are E uipped with groceries daily necessities -hour international fast food chains all and meal options convenience stores over Daegu. McDonald’s Burger King K C are now an essential part of a modern life and local fast food chain otteria are the four style. You will find CUs -Elevens GS s major ones chains that tourists can easily emart s and MINI STOPs all over the city. find in Dongseongro the downtown area.
Seomun Night Market Noraebang(Karaoke) Noraebang literally meaning singing watching is a perfect way to let a busy room known as Karaoke to many. Singing day’s stress out. The machines have the out loud into the microphone shaking latest Korean Japanese Chinese English tambourines and dancing like nobody is and ietnamese songs. Suseong Lake Lounge Bar Daegu Casino (Luchete) (Hotel Interburgo Daegu) A re - Suseongmot -gil A re Palhyeon-gil Dusan-dong Suseong-gu Daegu Suseong-gu Daegu : : Korean liquors and drinking culture e ur - e ur Open Soju Because of its low price and strong AB soju is a Korean staple. Traditionally soju refers to a distilled li uor but diluted soju was uchete offers a variety of cocktails The first and only casino in the introduced in the mid- th Century. Since then diluted soju became from different parts of the world. The southeastern region of Korea Daegu more common. Every region in Korea has its own soju brand with bar’s standout feature is the relaxed and Casino has slot machines and seven tables Daegu’s being Cham soju. romantic atmosphere created by the decor with baccarat black jack roulette and and lighting. The bar serves wine vodka poker. They guarantee the best service and Beer ur and a variety of other drinks. facilities. Korean beer is light and therefore goes well with almost any dish. Because of its light refreshing taste a lot of Korean people like to drink it after a work-out. Also chimaek Korean fried chicken and beer is one of Korea’s popular food-beer combinations. Seomun Night Market A re Keunjang-ro -gil Makgeolli Jung-gu Daegu Makgeolli is one of Korea’s traditional li uors. iterally meaning undistilled spirit this milky rice wine contains amino acids and vitamin e ur - All year round B. Because of its sweetness and light viscosity makgeolli is loved not only by Koreans but also internationally. ecently there are more Seomun night market is one of Korea’s top interesting variations of makgeolli mixed with honey or fruits to enjoy. three night markets. The m long night market with over vendors open every Somaek night at pm. Anyone who’s in Daegu Somaek is a beer cocktail that is made with soju and beer. Some also for Mukbang or meokbang pigging out Daegu Casino say somaek is the catalyst to understanding Korea. Because of the Seomun Night Market is the place to start. interesting variety of methods to make it it’s a fun drink for a group gathering. The golden beer to soju ratio of the mix is or .
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Shopping is another great traveling activity as one gets a glimpse into the everyday lives of the locals. Here are a few convenient and uni ue shopping options in Daegu. Daegu Shinsegae Department Store Daegu Hyundai Department Store
Lotte Department Store Daegu Daegu Shinsegae A re Taepyeong-ro Buk-gu Daegu Department Store e te http store.lotteshopping.com A re Dongbu-ro Sincheon e ur - Closed every sa -dong Dong-gu Daegu first Monday of the month e te http www.shinsegae.com e ur - otte Department Store Daegu is connected to a railway station and a subway station. It ocated in the Dong-daegu Transportation offers more than well known domestic Hub Shinsegae is the biggest department and international brands and has a Cinema. store in the city. With floor space covering There is also a Tourist Information Center soccer fields Shinsegae is a whole day’s in the railway station that is connected to outing. Attractions include Daegu’s first the rd floor of the store and the traditional a uarium ooraji an outdoor theme park market Bunke market is nearby. Daegu Department Store Debec Plaza a trampoline park and uang Street ood Court which is modeled after the streets of Shanghai from the s. Daegu Hyundai Department Store Daegu Department Store Dong-A Department Store A re Dalgubeol-daero Seongnae i -dong Jung-gu Daegu NC Outlet A re Dongseong-ro Seongnae A re Dalgubeol-daero A re Yutongdanji-ro -gil il -dong Jung-gu Daegu Jung-gu Daegu e te http www.ehyundai.com Buk-gu Daegu e te http www.debec.co.kr e te https www.elandretail.com e ur - e te http www.elandretail.com e ur - Open year round e ur e ur - ocated right above the main subway riday Saturday This is a distribution company and a This is a specialty shopping center located transportation hub Banwoldang Hyundai Department Store contains high-end department store based in Daegu. They in the center of Daegu. It offers up to NC Outlet is a premium outlet located bouti ues and an upscale grocer that has have a Main Branch and the Pla a Branch. fashion brands including Kim’s Club luxury imported foods. ecently Kyobo Book minutes’ walk from E CO. It has over Conveniently located in Dongseongro the Modern House and other family restaurant Center Kakao riends Store a gourmet professional brands cosmetics accessories international coffee brand Paul Bassett and main branch attracts a large number of brands such as Ashley and Nature Kitchen. sporting goods and many other shopping visitors every day and is great for a day out Magnolia the cupcake store from Sex and items. There are discounts depending on the the City opened in the department store. in downtown. The Pla a Branch is connected season so foreigners who visit international The store keeps on attracting popular Bs to the monorail station Daebonggyo station and hosts a wide array of interesting cultural events often visit and choose gifts. and can be accessed from its second floor. activities for its customers.
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Lotte Outlet Esiapolis
Lotte Outlet Esiapolis Hyundai City Outlet A re Palgong-ro -gil Bongmu-dong A re Dongdaeguro Dong-gu Daegu Dong-gu Daegu e te http www.ehyundai.com e te http store.lotteshopping.com e ur - Open year round e ur - Open year round Hot Tracks Daegu Daegu Grand Duty Free Hyundai City Outlet is conveniently located A re B Gukchaebosang-ro A re Dongdaegu-ro -gil ocated on the way to Palgongsan Natural in the city close to Dongdaegu Station. It Sail-dong Jung-gu Daegu Suseong-gu Daegu Park the outlet is a family-friendly offers great shopping experiences with over e te http www.hottracks.co.kr e te www.granddfs.com shopping mall. The shopping mall offers brands at reasonable prices and hosts a e ur - Open year round e ur - Open year round clothing shoes and accessories from variety of cultural events for families. popular brands and a wide array of cultural This massive stationary store showcases Daegu’s first duty free shop the Grand and exciting events including a cinema Korean’s love of stationary stores and Duty ree is in the four-story annex to the kids theme park and photo ones. stationary products. It offers all the latest Grand Hotel. There are international luxury Seomun Market District 2 stationary items music albums presents brands on sale on the st and nd floors A re Keunjang-ro -gil and souvenirs. Being also e uipped with and on the rd floor there are domestic Daesin-dong Jung-gu Daegu various IT goods some call this place the and international brands that are popular e te http seomun.eneeds.gethompy.com Digital Mecca. among foreign tourists. They also operate e ur - Closed on the an online store which offers promotions irst and Third Sundays such as membership points and discounts.
Seomun market is one of the biggest traditional markets in the country. There K-Beauty ecently Korea’s cosmetic brands have are a total of six districts and over four thousand vendors. Among all the districts become one of the major forces of District is like a symbol of Daegu the the Korean Wave. Daegu is known for textile city. Every existing kind of fabric in its local brands that produce uality Korea can be found here. On the st and environmentally-friendly functional nd floors the stores sell shoes clothing cosmetics that are made from medicinal herbs. Most of the brand stores can be Seomun Market District 2 and accessories for men women and children. found in Dongseongro the downtown area.
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Here are some places that will give visitors uni ue shopping experiences that can only be found in Daegu. or anyone planning a day of shopping in Daegu Yangnyeongsi Daegu these places are a must to include in your itinerary.
Daegu Yangnyeongsi The Fabric Market in Daegu Optics Industry Youngdo Velvet Gallery A re - Namseong-ro Jung-gu Seomun Market Special Zone A re Gongpyeong-ro -gil Daegu A re Keunjang-ro -gil The Optics Industry Special one is home Jung-gu Daegu e te http www.daegu.go.kr dgom Daesin-dong Jung-gu Daegu to over of the eyewear manufacturers e te http www.youngdovelvet.com index.do e te http seomun.eneeds. in Korea. Stretching for . km the optics e ur - e ur - gethompy.com street has many cute glasses symbols in e ur - Open year round different places such as on street-lights As Korea’s number one textile city Daegu Surrounded by mountains Daegu and the on the sidewalk and on bus stop signs for is home to a velvet developer that is surrounding province Gyeongbuk have ooking for fabric Go to Seomun market. visitors to find. loved by the world’s top luxury designers always had an abundance of medicinal herbs The fabric market in Seomun market Youngdo elvet. As the dominant force in which naturally made Daegu the place where sells any fabric a customer might need the world’s velvet market Youngdo elvet Korea’s herbal medicine culture bloomed. including seasonal fabrics in different colors opened a gallery to showcase the unlimited Yannyeongsi dates back to over years for different uses such as duvets curtains possibilities of velvet. The cafe on the st ago making it Korea’s oldest and largest bags and clothing all at very reasonable floor is filled with velvet products such as medicine market. rom ginseng root to deer prices. You can also find any textile chairs tables cushions and even teacup antlers Yangnyeongsi has any ingredient you accessories you may need such as ippers handles. In their store they sell bags may need for oriental medicine - even dried lace buttons and hooks for clothes. shoes umbrellas dresses padded jackets li ard. To experience the lifestyle from back lights and frames all made with velvet. in the older days visit the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine. The annual Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture estival is also something worth checking out.
Daegu Optics Industry Special Zone
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Art Culture Art
Daegu is a city of art and culture. Here are some places where visitors can
witness the creativity the city has on display. Daegu National Museum
Daegu Art Museum Daegu National Museum Gyeongju National Museum Gyeongju Arts Center A re Misulgwan-ro A re Cheongho-ro A re Iljeong-ro Gyeongju-si A re Alcheonbuk-ro Gyeongju-si Suseong-gu Daegu Suseong-gu Daegu Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongsangbuk-do e te http artmuseum.daegu.go.kr e te http daegu.museum.go.kr e te http gyeongju.museum.go.kr e te http www.gjartcenter.kr e ur - e ur - e ur Weekdays - e ur - Closed on every Monday Closed on Mondays Weekends - A aries by show Open on public holidays A ree A ree A aries by shows Gyeongju Arts Center has a grand Daegu National Museum exhibits relics Gyeongju National Museum holds a number performance hall with seats a Since it opened in the Daegu Art excavated in Daegu and Geongbuk Province. of relics discovered in Gyeongju and small performance hall with seats Museum has become one of Daegu’s most It currently has a total of relics on Gyeongbuk area mainly artifacts from the an outdoor stage and an exhibition room. popular cultural spaces. It not only displays display. The outdoor exhibition area has Silla Dynasty BC - AD . It houses It hosts a number of performances and leading works of art but also hosts a number stone-coffin tombs a reconstruction of a many valuable items from the royal family exhibitions and tickets can be purchased of programs for visitors of all ages including Bron e Age house and a kiln from the Three such as a gold crown. from their website. guest lectures by prominent artists music Kingdoms period AC C C on display. performances and a number of hands-on activities for young artists. Bongsan Culture Street A re Bongsanmunhwa-gil Jung-gu Daegu Daegu Art Museum Gyeongju National Museum e te http www.bongsanart.com e ur Open year round A ree
Bongsan Culture Street is the heart of Daegu’s culture and art scene. The street has more than art galleries the Youth Culture Center and the Cultural Center attracting many artists and tourists every year. The street bu es with excitement every year in October during the Bongsan Culture estival. Art & Culture
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Daegu has a long history in music stretching back to the Joseon Dynasty. It also hosted Korea’s first piano performance and currently hosts major annual international music events including the Daegu International Opera estival and the Daegu International Musical estival. Daegu’s musical innovation and creativity has been recogni ed by UNESCO and Daegu was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music in . Keimyung Art Center
Keimyung Art Center Kolon Field Concert Hall A re Dalgubeol-daero A re Yaoeeumakdang-ro Dalseo-gu Daegu Dalseo-gu Daegu e te http www.kmuartcenter.kr e te http artcenter.daegu.go.kr
Keimyung Art Center with its white ocated in Duryu Park the over marble pillars at the entrance is the largest outdoor concert venue is open to the performing facility in Daegu. It was built public and the lawn seating area can with the intent to promote performing arts accommodate an audience of . All in Daegu and with its state of the art stage you need to enjoy the outdoor beauty of
Daegu Opera House sound and lighting systems the center is Daegu’s biggest music venue is a blanket able to host any type of performance. to sit on.
Daegu Opera House Daegu Concert House A re Hoam-ro Buk-gu Daegu A re Taepyeong-ro Jung-gu Daegu Suseong Artpia e te http www.daeguoperahouse.org e te https concerthouse.daegu.go.kr A re Muhak-ro Suseong-gu Daegu e te http www.ssartpia.kr Daegu Opera House opened with the goal Considered to have the best acoustics of making opera more accessible to the in Korea Daegu Concert House is Suseong Artpia has exclusive spaces for general public and has since hosted e uipped with world class sound facilities. performance arts exhibitions and an art International Opera estivals annually. The Throughout the year it hosts a number academy. It organi es and runs a number grand piano shaped opera house was also of prominent domestic and international of programs for visitors to learn and built to accommodate a variety of other musical performances. Under the slogan participate in arts and culture. performances such as ballet musicals of Classical Music for Everyone it also plays and film screenings. It is the dream organi es produces and holds concerts Art & Culture of many a Korean opera singer to perform in order to make classical music more Suseong World Music Festival at this venue. accessible to the masses.
68 69 Kyoungpook National University Daegu Art Factory ue e ue Global Plaza A re - -gil Dalsung-ro A re Daehak-ro Buk-gu Daegu Jung-gu Daegu Suchangdong Daegu and Gyeongbuk Province have a wide array of uni ue venues for Gyeongbuk National University e te www.daeguartfactory.kr ban uets or small group meetings. e te globalpla a.knu.ac.kr e ur - e ur Availabel upon re uest C t people C t seats The Daegu Art actory built in the early The Global Pla a on the main campus of s originally served as a cigarette Kyoungpook National University modern factory for nearly years until it was facilities and e uipment ideal for large deserted. Now it’s serving as the center academic conferences and workshops. of the revival of Daegu’s old downtown There is a seat convention hall three area a cradle of experimental art work and seat international conference rooms accessible cultural exhibitions. Not far from and a number of seminar rooms. There the city center it is a great place to pop in are also restaurants that serve Korean and when you are in need of some inspiration. international cuisine and a large car park. Keimyung Hanhakchon
Keimyung Hanhakchon Byeongam Seowon A re Dalgubeol-daero A re Saebang-ro Dalseo-gu Daegu Dalseo-gu Daegu Keimyung University e te www.dtc.or.kr Seongseo Campus e ur - e te http newcms.kmu.ac.kr C t people kcvillage index.do e ur - Byeongam Seowon is a confucianist house C t people where individuals worship Brother Dos. It has a tran uil atmosphere in the heart This small traditional village was built by of the city. It is also possible to stay and Keimyung University as a venue to promote experience a house. How about dressing and provide education on traditional Korean up in a Hanbok getting traditional eti uette culture. All buildings and walls were built lessons and traditional education and using strictly traditional techni ues in order becoming a Seonbi for a while to recreate the old tile-roofed architecture of old. Hanhakchon serves as a great venue for programs such as Chinese Writing lessons Daegu Art Factory cultural lectures and hands-on activities. ocated on one of the most beautiful university campuses in Korea Hanhakchon is a great venue for introducing Korean history Art & Culture and culture to international guests.
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e u Daegu Textile Complex Daegu Hyanggyo Creative economy & Hwangnyongwon A re Palgong-ro Dong-gu Daegu (Confucian Academy) innovation center A re E PO-ro Gyeongju-si e te http www.dtcomplex.org A re Myeongryun-ro A re Hoam-ro Buk-gu Daegu Gyeongsangbuk-do e ur - Jung-gu Daegu e te https ccei.creativekorea.or.kr e te http www.hwangnyongwon. C t people e te www.daeguhyanggyo.org daegu main.do com index.php e ur - e ur - e ur - The Daegu Textile Complex was founded C t people C t seats in the C t poeple to promote the region’s textile industry. convention hall The complex has the only textile museum With a history of years Daegu Modeled after an meter tall nine-story in Daegu in its basement with a design Hyanggyo is a place where the wisdom and irst built in as a textile factory by wooden pagoda from the Silla Dynasty studio textile information center and a virtue of Confucian comes from ancestors. the founder of Samsung the center now BC - AD Jungdo Tower is one hands-on experience one for children. The Here one can see the traditional wedding serves as the birthplace of young start- of Gyeongju’s newer landmarks. With the ceremony in which the beautiful Hanbok is venue also has a seat multipurpose ups and SMEs. It’s also the home of many tower at its center Hwangnyongwon is a worn. It is a precious place to experience hall ideal for hosting a variety of events Korean persons of Intangible Cultural corporate training center e uipped with Korean culture and is praised by foreigners. such as fashion shows and other types of Heritage and their students and a great luxury accommodations and conference It is also recommended as a recreation destination for a family day out. facilities. performances. place where you can feel Korean culture. Art & Culture
Daegu Textile Complex Hangnyongwon
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e u & e u DIMF, Daegu International Mungyeong Saejae Historical Musical Festival Path Moonlight Love Tour irst held in the Daegu International Moongyeong Saejae a mountain pass r e Musical estival was established by the at the highest point of the roughest but Daegu City Government with the aim of shortest road between Seoul and Busan. promoting musicals in the city. During the Joseon Dynasty it was known The festival not only carefully selects as the throat of the south eastern part international and domestic musicals of the country and served a key strategic to perform but also plays a key role in role defensively. With the development Colorful Daegu Festival Dalgubeol Lantern Festival developing musical talent through the of modern transportation the road was No other event highlights Daegu’s diversity Korea’s first lantern festival dates back to the DIM Musical Seed initiative and by abandoned but the road itself together more than the Colorful Daegu estival. A Silla Dynasty BC - AD . Dalgubeol is hosting University Musical estival. During with a traditional way of life has remained. number of different street performances Daegu’s original name and the festival was the estival the audiences get to see the The Moonlight ove Tour transports visitors are held at a number of locations around first held in . Now every year in May renowned musicals as well as the creative back to ancient times with stories myths Daegu such as . Memorial Park and the festival creates the spectacular scene of musicals at very good prices. old songs and performances. Gukchaebosang Memorial Park. The hundreds of lanterns soaring into the sky. highlight of the festival every year is the Colorful Parade where participants show off dance routines give musical performances and present performance art. Colorful Daegu Festival Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Festival DIMF, Daegu International Musical Festival
Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Festival Seonbi literally translates to virtuous scholars and typically referred to noblemen who pursue the values of integrity and righteousness. The Seonbi Culture estival aims to promote the Seonbi spirit through an international moral culture festival and restore some of the basic values of society. The festival also seeks to propose a new vision for society and to promote Seonbi culture internationally by reviewing Korean leadership history and the meaning of the
Seonbi spirit. Art & Culture
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Daegu International Body Painting Festival One of Daegu’s most iconic summer festivals the Daegu International Body
Daegu Chimaek Festival Painting estival is also one of the most popular events among domestic and international tourists. During the festival over of the world’s best body painting ul artists and models show off their ability to use the human body as a canvas and turn it into a work of art. The festival also offers Daegu International a program Be the Artist for visitors to try Daegu Women’s Daegu Chimaek Festival Body Painting Festival Since its opening in the Chimaek body painting. Beach Volleyball Tournament Originating in Santa Monica California estival has become one of Daegu’s most Beach olleyball is a summer sport where popular festivals. Held in Duryu park the the players play in swimsuits on the sand festival hosts more than domestic in the scorching Sun. As a landlocked city and international fried chicken and beer e te er few would expect to see a beach volleyball companies who give away free chimaek tournament in Daegu. However the hot deep fried chicken and beer. It also offers humid weather of Daegu’s summers a variety of programs that the visitors can Daegu Opera Festival Andong International The Daegu International Opera estival is makes it the perfect place for a volleyball take part in a Chimaek Ice Cafe and a held every September in commemoration Mask Dance Festival tournament. water play area. The Andong International Mask Dance of the opening of the Daegu Opera estival is one of the biggest Korean House. Making the most of the abundant traditional cultural festivals. The festival runs local musical talent the festival takes for days starting on the last riday of Pohang International Light Festival Korea’s domestic opera to a whole new September. On display are performances Pohang International level. Every year it hosts renowned by UNESCO Persons of Intangible Cultural Light Festival international operas providing visitors The ight estival is one of the most Heritage masked dances from different with rare opportunities to see world class popular summer festivals in Pohang. It parts of the world and the World Mask Play performances in Daegu. started first when the steel manufacturer Competition. It also offers various activities POSCO set off fireworks to symboli e the to visitors such as making masks and fire of a furnace and Pohang the city of Daegu Opera Festival learning a mask dance. The Masked Play light and fire. Parade is the highlight of the festival where In over . million people visited anyone can join the parade with their own Pohang to witness the beautiful fireworks masks and dance together. The festival is display which used over rounds a highly rated traditional event due to its Art & Culture of fireworks. Don’t forget to get there early scale and the variety of events visitors can enough to get a good spot. participate in.
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A e Hyangchon Cultural Center. Dongwhasa Temple Stay r u A t t e Daegu Literature Museum A re Donghwasa -gil A re Jungang-daero Dong-gu Daegu eeling like a short getaway weekend Here are some good options to take Jung-gu Daegu e te http donghwasa.templestay.com a break from your busy life and recharge. e te http hyangchon.jung.daegu.kr e ur - e ur - A K W K W Closed on Mondays A K W K W The hustle and bustle of urban life can make it hard to focus on what’s really Hyangchon area developed into a major important in life. Staying at a temple for E-World Daegu Spa Valley commercial district following Korea’s A re Dooryugongwon-ro A re Gachang-ro a day or even over night may be just the Dalseo-gu Daegu Gachang-myeon independence after WWII. Up until the thing to help you refocus and recharge. or s it was the urban center of Daegu e te http www.eworld.kr Dalseong-gun Daegu those who are low on time Donghwasa filled with tea houses music cafes and e ur - e te http www.spavalley.co.kr also provides half-day tea ceremony bars. Hyangchon area was also a gathering A K W K W e ur - classes. If time permits you can also visit place for local artists intellectuals and A K W K W Daegu Bangjja Brassware Museum which musicians to sociali e and create new E-Wold is an amusement park with a work. The Cultural Center introduces the is nearby and is a good place to learn more Daegu Spa alley is a water park with a number of exciting rides an animal farm history of Hyangchon area through historic about Korea’s history and traditions. m tall slide called the Speed Slide as ice rink and Daegu Tower. E-World also photos and a reconstruction of some of the has a number of special events year round well as others such as Hurricane Slide shops and streets of the old Hyangchon including Tulip anfare a Cherryblossom Boomerang Super Bowl as well as many district. isitors can try on outfits from estival A ua antasy Snow antasy and other attractions. Indoor facilities include a the s as well. The Daegu iterature Relaxing Stroll in the City e r l r many more. spa a steam sauna a dry sauna a herbal Museum is located in the same building as Dongseong-ro -gil Jung-gu Daegu bathing pool kids pools and more. Hyangchon Cultural Center on the rd and th floors. The original work of local writers u e e r l r are also on display. Gukchaebosang-ro Jung-gu Daegu e e r Daegu Forest Daegu Fashion & Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil Jung-gu Daegu A re Gachang-ro Jewelry Town Gyeongju World ur u r Gachang-myeon A re Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil A re Bomun-ro Gyeongju-si Gongwonsunhwan-ro Dalseo-gu Daegu Dalseong-gun Daegu Jung-gu Daegu Gyeongsangbuk-do e te e u Ar retu http hillcrest.co.kr e te http www.jtown.or.kr e te http www.gjw.co.kr e ur Whaam-ro Dalseo-gu Daegu Weekday - e ur - e ur - Weekend - A aries by class A Admission only K W Daegu city center has a number of open A K W K W ide Pass K W green spaces. or those who need a The Daegu ashion Jewelry Town uick break from the urban hustle . Daegu orest is an ecological theme park is Korea’s only mall where jewelry is or those who are in search of excitement Memorial Park Gukchaebosang Park and which presents forests as accessible and manufactured displayed and sold in one and thrills Gyeongju World is the place for Gyeongsanggamyoung Park are good enjoyable places for families and children. place. This makes the jewelry sold here you. Get your adrenaline fix on fast rides places to relax in the city center. or those Daegu orest offers different levels of very affordable. The Daegu ashion such as Draken Klake and Megadrop. In who want a little more peace and uiet adventure courses suitable for all which Jewlery Town also offers one day jewelry Summer Gyeonju World also opens one of the most popular water parks in Korea Duryu park is a min drive away from the include iplines cargo nets and sky steping making classes. stones. California Beach. city center.
80 81 e ul t International Medical Centers with English Services Kyoungpook National University Hospital - r re Yeungnam University Hospital - Daegu Catholic University Hospital - Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center - Daegu atima Hospital - Mobile Networks ree Most cafes and restaurants provide free Wi- i. However the three most Using Banks common Wi i networks Olleh U plus and T world are exclusive Wi- i Curre e l t e networks for their customers. Every bank offers an exchange service. Daegu Bank has the most branches across the city and is therefore the most accessible. If you urgently need to et exchange money outside banking hours visit the exchange shops around Daegu Novotel. Pocket wifi is a portable Wi i router that broadcasts a Wi i signal. Tourists can rent one for ₩ ₩ a day but it does not enable regular calls or texts. re urre e The battery usually lasts hours and up to different devices can be Except for some department stores and duty-free shops it is very hard to find a shop that accepts foreign currency. Even if you do find one their rates are likely to be more connected to the router at one time. expensive so it’s always better to have some Korean won in your pocket.
re C r t u e t e l er e t t e A Prepaid sim cards can be purchased from service provider booths at Incheon Insert your card in the machine. In the bottom right hand corner of the screen Airport Seoul Train Station and convenience stores in other international you’ll find the English option. airports. EG SIM cards by Easy Mobile offer different plans ranging from Most -hour convenience stores have cash machines. If you need cash urgently K W to K W and it’s easy to add to the cards. convenient stores are the most accessible.
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