Sutaegol Valley Daegu

Sutaegol Valley in Daegu is a hiker’s delight as it is one of the most popular trail courses through the lush environs of the majestic Mt. Palgongsan. While walking through this valley, you will be bedazzled by the ruddy cover of blossoming cherries in spring, lively streams bouncing down the hill in summer, autumn tints in fall, and snow flowers in winter.

The Sutaegol Valley in Daegu is also the site of Sutaeji Reservoir. Mt. Palgongsan has been regarded as a holy mountain from the ancient times and has served as a base for operations great Buddhist works in the interest of defending the nation, ever since the period of the Silla Kingdom.

Apart from the valley itself there are several other attractions tucked away in th esoteric corners of Mt. Palgongsan, including more than a millennium year old temples, like the Donghwasa Temple and Pagyesa Temple, present in the valleys. While walking through the Sutaegol Valley, Daegu you can find several Buddhist statues, pagodas, and relief Buddha images studded all over the mountains like stars in the sky.Donghwasa Temple is one of the most frequently visited place in Mt. Palgongsan. The history fo the place adds to its enigma as it served as the headquarters of the monk troops who fought against Hideyoshi’s Invasion. The religious tradition of the nation guarding Korean Buddhism has lasted from the days of adopting Buddhism to this day.

On the road for Sutaegol Valley, you will come across the Buinsa Temple and Pagyesa Temple with many beautiful streams and rugged ridges surrounding the temple, and many hermitages with rare cultural treasures spread throughout the valleys

Do visit the Sutaegol Valley, Daegu located at

Address: San1-2, Neungseong-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu

Getting to Sutaegol Valley, Daegu
For tourists, the most convenient way to reach Sutaegol Valley, Daegu is by taking bus No. 105 at the Dong-gu District Office stop and then getting off at the Donghwasa restaurants area. There is no admission charge for visiting the place.