Apsan Observatory
앞산전망대
A viewpoint on Apsan (Front Mountain) in southern Daegu, reached by cable car, overlooking the city's sea of lights across the whole basin.
Apsan, or Front Mountain, lies on the south side of Daegu city at about 660 metres above sea level. It is the most accessible hiking park for locals. The Apsan Observatory sits on a ridge near the upper cable car station and faces north over the city. Streets, apartment blocks and, in the distance, Palgongsan are laid out across the basin. After dark, the lights of the city fill the whole basin, and it is counted among Korea's representative city night-view spots and is a popular date spot for couples. You can ride the Apsan cable car from the lower station at the Apsan Park entrance, about 5 minutes to the upper station, then walk about 10 minutes to the observatory. You can also hike the trail for about 1 hour. At the foot of the mountain, Apsan Park has Anil Temple, the Chunghon Tower and the Apsan Coffee Street. Note the last cable car times when coming down at night, which change with the seasons. They usually run until around 21:00. Getting there: from downtown, take a bus about 20 to 30 minutes to the Apsan Park stop, or take Subway Line 1 to Anjirang Station and then a taxi for about 5 minutes.
Opening hours
Observation deck open all day; cable car about 10:30–21:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Anjirang Gopchang Alley
- 83 Tower
- Modern History Street (Cheongna Hill)
- Suseongmot Lake
- Seomun Market Night Market
- Dongseong-ro
- Kim Gwang-seok Street
- Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market