Must-go in Daegu – Temple stay at Donghwasa Temple, the biggest temple in Palgongsan of Korea

Temple stay at Donghwasa Temple of Palgongsan

Have you ever been to Donghwasa in Daegu?
It is a little bit far from downtown but it’s worth a visit!
Come to Donghwasa temple that has beautiful nature, interesting history, Korean traditional atmosphere and culture in one place!
Donghwasa Temple is the biggest temple in Palgongsan Mountain, with a 1,500-year-old history. It has 6 treasures and 7 cultural assets designated by Daegu city, so it has high historical values and many tourists visit this place.

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In Donghwasa, there is a 30m high stone statue of a Buddha which is such a marvelous structure. This stone statue, called 'Tongil-yaksa-yeoraedaebul' was built in 1992.
When you visit Donghwasa temple, you will see tourists who earnestly pray in front of the statue.

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It offers temple stay programs during which you can spend a day like a Korean Buddhist monk doing a Korean tea ceremony, Balwoo Gongyang(monastery meal), and more. The programs will give you a chance to learn about Buddhism and Korean traditional culture, and help you to find inner peace.

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[1night 2days Templestay at Donghwasa Temple]

- Cost : 60,000KRW on weekday / 70,000KRW on Weekend
- Reservation : http://eng.templestay.com/index.asp
- Inquiry : +82-53-980-7979
- E-mail : donghwasa79@hanmail.net
- Address : 35, Dohak-dong Dong-gu Daegu