Dalseong Park
달성공원
A downtown park built on the earthen fortress ruins of Dalseong from the Samhan period, with centuries-old trees, a small zoo and cherry blossoms, right beside Seomun Market.
Dalseong Park sits on the ruins of Dalseong, Daegu's oldest earthen fortress, a national historic site believed to be a rammed-earth fortress from the Samhan period. Earthen ramparts are preserved within the park, shaded by towering ancient trees. It has a small traditional-style zoo (tigers, giraffes and other animals), a local history museum, and a statue of Choe Je-u, founder of Donghak. Cherry blossoms bloom in early April, and it is a popular leisure spot for locals. Admission is free. It is about a 10-minute walk from Seomun Market, so it works well before a night market visit. Getting there: a 5-minute walk from Dalseong Park Station on Subway Line 3.
Opening hours
Approx. 5:00 AM–10:00 PM (zoo 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Seomun Market Night Market
- Modern History Street (Cheongna Hill)
- Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market
- Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park
- Dongseong-ro
- 83 Tower
- Gukchae-bosang Movement Memorial Park
- Kim Gwang-seok Street