Otgol Village
옻골마을
A well-preserved village on Daegu's eastern outskirts, a settlement of the Gyeongju Choe clan with about 20 late Joseon-era hanok and ancient trees; quiet and rarely visited.
Otgol Village sits at the foot of a spur of Palgongsan in Dunsan-dong, Dong-gu. Since 1616, it has been a settlement of the Gyeongju Choe clan, named for the many lacquer trees in the village. About 20 late Joseon-period hanok remain, including Baekbul Old House, one of the oldest hanok in Daegu. The earthen-walled alleys and the zelkova grove at the village entrance, about 350 years old, are well preserved, and the atmosphere is serene. Residents still live here, so please do not enter private homes. Some hanok offer overnight stays. Admission is free. Getting there: transfer at Ahyang-gyo Station on Subway Line 1 to a bus for about 15 minutes, or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Open all day (homes open for visits approx. 9:00 AM–6:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Bullo-dong Tumuli Park
- Daegu National Museum
- Daegu Art Museum
- Palgongsan & Donghwasa
- Palgongsan Cable Car
- Gatbawi (Stone Seated Buddha of Gwanbong)
- Kim Gwang-seok Street
- Gukchae-bosang Movement Memorial Park