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Daegu, Korea

Daegu, formerly spelled Taegu and officially Daegu Metropolitan City (대구광역시), is a city in southeastern South Korea. 3 million residents; and the second-largest city after Busan in the Yeongnam region in southeastern South Korea.

Type CityPopulation 5,000,000

Why go

  • City in South Korea.
  • Served by Daegu International Airport (TAE).

History

Daegu, formerly spelled Taegu and officially Daegu Metropolitan City (대구광역시), is a city in southeastern South Korea. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration in South Korea after Seoul and Busan; the fourth-largest metropolitan city in the nation with over 2.3 million residents; and the second-largest city after Busan in the Yeongnam region in southeastern South Korea. Daegu and the surrounding North Gyeongsang Province are often referred to as Daegu-Gyeongbuk, with a total population of over 5 million.

Where to stay

324 Ayang-ro, Ipseok-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea · cafe.daum.net
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South Korea, Daegu, Dong-gu, Dongbu-ro 26-gil, 6 대구 메리어트 호텔 & 서비스드 레지던스 · uhflat.co.kr
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24 Dongbu-ro 22-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea · hoteleastern.co.kr
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193 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · rivertain.com
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21-8 Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
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15 Dongseong-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · toyoko-inn.com
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13 Jungang-daero 81-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · februarydongsungro.com
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23 Gukchaebosang-ro 123-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · hotelnoblestay.com
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78 Jangdeung-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea · xn--2-wj6eu1m1yae80e2mon7h.com
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63 Dongbu-ro 26-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea · twoheart01.modoo.at
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73 Beomeocheon-ro, Suseong District, Daegu, South Korea · hotellaonzena.com
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2033 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · eldishotel.com
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80 Yutongdanji-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea · ibhotel.com
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116 Jungang-daero, Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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132 Sinamnam-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea · hotelyeogiattedongdaegu.southkrhotel.com
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102-6 Seoseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · hotelyeogiuhtteseodaegu.southkrhotel.com
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46-5 Seoseong-ro 16-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · thehanokspa.southkrhotel.com
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305 Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong District, Daegu, South Korea · daegugrand.co.kr
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235 Daemyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea · hotel2apsan.com
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189-6, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
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66 Dongseong-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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40-5 Dongseong-ro 4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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20-2 Gukchaebosang-ro 101-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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462-1 Dongdaegu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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19 Dongbu-ro 26-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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167 Seodaegu-ro, Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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11-11 Namsan-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · aegahanokgh.modoo.at
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15 Seodaegu-ro 63an-gil, Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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67 Cheongsu-ro, Suseong District, Daegu, South Korea
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26 Keunjang-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · dmg.or.kr
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9 Dongseong-ro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
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Restaurants & places to go

Gameroom, Cafe · Playstation game Cafe Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
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Asian, Restaurant · 대구에 있지만, 서울 삼계탕 ㅎ 기본적으로 인삼주 한병과, 똥집구이를 조금주는데, 이게 진짜 묘미다. ㅎㅎ · 58-5 약령길
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Pork Feet, Restaurant · 대곡동 39-1 Features: takeaway, delivery · 14 명천로 ( Myungcheon-ro), 대구광역시, 42769
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 67 월배로, 대구광역시 · mcdonalds.co.kr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 중구 동성로 19-9 1층 · 19-9 동성로, 대구광역시, 41937 · instagram.com
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 2109-12 달구벌대로 · theholygrilldaegu.com
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스테이크, 라자냐, 리조또, Italian, Spanish, 감바스, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 169 와룡로, 대구광역시, 42688 · naver.me
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Chicken, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · bbq.co.kr
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Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-20:00 · 76-30 국채보상로150길, 41946
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-00:00 · 15 국채보상로125길, 41913
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Ice Flake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Ice Flake/Coffee Shop cafe · sulbing.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 11:30-21:00 · 8 동성로3가, 41935
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Fusion, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-20:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 741 국채보상로, 대구광역시, 41907
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 51 호암로, 대구광역시, 45185
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족발, 보쌈, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 62 율하동로23길, 대구광역시, 41122
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 45 신매로16길, 대구광역시, 42275
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00 · 86-2 남성로
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Chinese, 탕수육, 짜장면, 짬뽕, 야끼우동, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · 48 교학로4길, 대구광역시, 42068
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죽, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-20:30 · 2602 달구벌대로, 대구광역시, 42067
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 56 명덕로65길, 41953
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Curry, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 60 알파시티2로3길, 대구광역시
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00 · 20-1 동성로, 41941
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Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · baskinrobbins.co.kr
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 79 동성로5길, 대구광역시, 41941 · instagram.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 23 교동4길, 대구광역시, 41912 · instagram.com
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Western, Restaurant · Western restaurant · 23 교동4길, 대구광역시, 41912 · instagram.com
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Brunch, Restaurant · Brunch restaurant · 100 봉산문화길, 대구광역시, 41959 · instagram.com
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Fast Food · fast food · burgerking.co.kr
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Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Dessert, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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American, Steak, Restaurant · American/Steak restaurant
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Gimbap, Restaurant · Gimbap restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 128 상원로, 대구광역시, 42782 · m.baskinrobbins.co.kr
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 9:00-22:00
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생고기, 육회, 곱창, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 198 선원로 (Seonwonno), 대구광역시, 42606
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Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 59 달구벌대로650길, 대구광역시, 42276
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 45-4 달구벌대로492길, 대구광역시, 42087 · instagram.com
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Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · 17 범어천로, 42141
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Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe
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돼지국밥, 갈비수육, 내장국밥, Restaurant · 돼지국밥/갈비수육 restaurant · 145 신암남로, 대구광역시, 41218
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소고기, 야끼니꾸, Restaurant · 소고기/야끼니꾸 restaurant · 45 들안로, 대구광역시, 42163
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Restaurant · restaurant · 76-1 들안로, 대구광역시, 42172 · instagram.com
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소고기국밥, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 175 계양로 (Gyeyang-ro), 38616
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Airports

Daegu International Airport (TAE) 6 km to the centre
Daegu, 27, KR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Korean Air, Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Cheju, Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Korean Air KE (737-800, 737-900, 73J) · 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul
  • Air China CA (737-800) · 1 route: Beijing
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Cheju
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, A321) · 1 route: Shanghai
  • Tway Airlines TW (737) · 1 route: Cheju

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Daegu International Airport (TAE). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TAE has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Cheju, Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Daegu, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.