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South Korea

Daegu / K-BBQ and Hot Springs

MeowScore 😸84/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

October

Mild weather and stunning autumn foliage.

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january

Visit Daegu in January to experience the Snow Festival. 🎉

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february

February is perfect for exploring traditional markets. 🛍️

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march

Enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in March. 🌸

🎊
april

April is a time for cultural festivities and delicious street food. 🍢

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may

Experience the colorful lantern festival in May. 🏮

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june

Take an evening stroll in June and enjoy the warm weather. 🌞

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july

Cool off in July at the water park. 💦

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august

Take part in the Daegu International Bodypainting Festival in August. 🎨

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september

Visit in September for the Daegu Chimac Festival. 🍗

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october

Explore the autumn foliage in October. 🍁

🎤
november

Enjoy Daegu's music festival in November. 🎶

🎅
december

Experience Daegu's Christmas lights and decorations. 🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Daegu is generally affordable, but prices can vary depending on the area and type of store. Visiting cats should expect to spend an average amount on shopping and dining.

Check out traditional markets like Seomun Market for affordable shopping, and try street food for a cheap and satisfying meal.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

main attractions can be covered in 2 days

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

main attractions can be covered in 2 days

Daegu is often visited as a stopover between Busan and Seoul.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in South Korea

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in South Korea

Credit cards widely accepted, no splitting bills, round up to nearest 100 KRW for small amounts

internet situation

great Speed

Fast fiber optic connections

great Availability

Most areas have high-speed internet

excellent Cellular

Quality 4G coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

KRW

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure & parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Catnip for shopaholic cats with an appetite for spicy paw-licking street food. Meowvelous!

Cat-walking through the glittering streets at night is an absolute purr-ty pleasure. Furr-real!

Things to do

The mainstream

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E-World
🎭
Daegu Art Museum
🌞
Duryu Park
🛒
Seomun Market
🌅
Apsan Park

The mainstream

🎉
E-World

An amusement park with thrilling rides, cat-friendly attractions, and festivities held all year round. 🎢🎡🎠

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🎭
Daegu Art Museum

A magnificent museum with contemporary and modern art, showcasing cat-inspired works from renowned Korean artists. 🎨😻🌟

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🌞
Duryu Park

A cat-friendly park with a man-made lake where cats can take boat rides, picnic, and enjoy seasonal festivals. 🌼🚣🎪

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🛒
Seomun Market

The largest traditional market in Daegu, filled with cat-friendly streets, vendors selling food, clothing, and more. 🛍🍜🐱

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🌅
Apsan Park

A beautiful park with a cable car and hiking trails where cats can enjoy the stunning views of the city from above. 🌳🌆🚡

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Off the beaten path

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Cheongna Hill
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Gatbawi Sculpture
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Apsan Observatory
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Kim Kwang-seok Memorial Street
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Gosan Park and Yuga Mountain

Off the beaten path

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Cheongna Hill

A hidden gem for adventurous cats who want to explore a mysterious hill with a natural spring and a delightful trail. The air is so fresh and furrific! 🌿

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Gatbawi Sculpture

Cats can hike to the unique rock formation of a Buddha statue with a cool hat. The view of Daegu from the top is meow-nificent! 🧘‍♂️

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Apsan Observatory

A cat-tastic spot for stargazing and watching the city lights twinkling at night. The observatory also has a planetarium for cat-friendly shows. 🌠

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🎤
Kim Kwang-seok Memorial Street

Music-loving cats will enjoy visiting the street that pays tribute to a famous singer-songwriter from Daegu. Street art, music-themed shops, and cafes galore! 🎶

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🌄
Gosan Park and Yuga Mountain

Cats can climb up the pawsome mountain for a great view of Daegu. The park is purrfect for a picnic and a stroll amidst nature. 🌲

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure & parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Daegu as a Fashion Hub

Home to some of South Korea's top fashion brands and the biggest textile market, Seomun Market. Cat tourists could explore the different fabric patterns and accessories to jazz up their style.

Buddhism at Donghwasa Temple

A serene temple nestled in the mountains with stunning scenery and architecture. Visitors can attend a temple stay program and learn about the buddhist way of life. Cats can meditate and appreciate the nature around.

Nightlife at Seomun Market

The market shifts gears after sunset with neon lights, street food, and costume shops. Cat tourists can roam around, try out famous Korean snacks, and take photos in traditional Korean dress.", "Illustrate cats trying Korean street food in traditional dress.

Palgongsan Natural Park for hiking

One of the most beautiful natural areas with various hiking trails, ancient temples, and local tea houses. Visiting in autumn offers stunning views of fall folliage. Cat hikers can enjoy the scenic trail.

Useful external sites

english.visitkorea.or.kr/EN/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264255

Visit Korea: Daegu↗

Official travel guide for Daegu

www.daegu.go.kr

Daegu Tourism Official website↗

Local tourism website for Daegu

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g297886-Daegu-Vacations.html

Tripadvisor Daegu↗

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