Dongseong-ro
동성로
Daegu's largest pedestrian shopping street in the city center, packed with fashion boutiques, cafés, food and nightlife, with the Spark rooftop Ferris wheel nearby.
Dongseong-ro is Daegu's central pedestrian shopping street, stretching from Daegu Station to Banwoldang. The area is lined with department stores, Korean fashion and cosmetics shops, cafés, Korean BBQ and fried chicken joints, making it the most crowded spot for young people and visitors. Nearby, “Spark Land” has a Ferris wheel on its rooftop with views over the city, and Daegu Department Store, Hyundai Department Store and Lotte Young Plaza are also in the area. A 10-minute walk west brings you to Yakyeong Market and Geundae Alley, and to the south is Jungang-ro. Getting there: take Subway Line 1 to Jungang-ro Station, or Line 1 or 2 to Banwoldang Station.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops approx. 11:00 AM–10:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market
- Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park
- Gukchae-bosang Movement Memorial Park
- Modern History Street (Cheongna Hill)
- Seomun Market Night Market
- Kim Gwang-seok Street
- Dalseong Park
- 83 Tower