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Daegu, officially known as Daegu Metropolitan City, is one of the largest cities in South Korea, and it is the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do province, though it is not legally part of that province. Daegu and its surrounding area provide an admirable variety of leisure, entertainment and sporting amenities within easy reach. Daily half-day or one day tour events including English speaking guides, such as visiting museums, Buddhist temples, kings' tomb, old castle, folk village, zoo, city tour etc., are offered during the Congress. One of the must- see destinations of Daegu is Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu. Traditionally Buddhism was very strong in Daegu, and Confucianism was also popular in Daegu, with a large academy based in the city. Gatbawi Buddha, the Buddha of Medicine, situated at Gwanbong, the southern peak of Palgongsan mountain. Carved in the 9th century, the statue Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu has become one of the major tourist attractions of Daegu and definitely, it is possibly the hardest to reach. The height of the place, where Gatbawi Buddha is situated, is more than 800 meters and takes almost an hour to climb. "Gatbawi" means "hat rock". Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is famous for granting wishes, and it has attracted many visitors to Mt. Palgongsan from other regions of Korea. There is a proverb that Gatbawi helps people make only one wish come true. The original name of Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is Gwanbong Buddha as it is located at the summit of the Gwanbong peak (850 meters) on Mt. Palgongsan. The name of Gatbawi Buddha is a more famous than Gwanbong Buddha all over the nation as the Buddha has a gat, a Korean hat, on top. The hat is a flat 15?-thick stone slab. Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is also famous for its attractive tracking course. Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is almost a 4m tall sitting stone Buddha, and Its official name is
Gwanbong Seokjoyeoraejwasang (Gwanbong sitting stone Buddha). The stiff lips of his closed mouth and his stout body demonstrate the feeling of impressive mercy. Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is a representative work of art from the Unified Silla Kingdom, and this statue is designated as the Treasure Number 431. Location Details of Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu
Address: Dohak-dong
Dong-gu
Daegu
South Korea
Contact Details of Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu
Phone: 053-983-8586
Getting to Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu
Take city bus No. 104 at Dongdaegu Station. Exit from East Daegu (Dongdaegu) Interchange on expressways.
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