Introducing Daegu
Daegu’s fascinating traditional-medicine market is its biggest tourist draw. Come here to see strange roots the size of human thighs, jars of honey-coloured liquids, baskets of flowers, dried leaves and medicinal herbs. Even if it’s pouring rain the avenues smell fragrantly of these ancient cures, which many Koreans still swear by today (though Viagra is gaining a foothold in the ‘stamina-producing’ arena).
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A simple, two-line subway system makes getting around easy, and the country’s third-largest city has great restaurants, good nightlife and neon that puts parts of Seoul to shame.
Daegu makes a great hub for day trips: be sure to check out Haeinsa and Jikjisa (p196), both of which offer temple stays for those wishing to get a closer look. Note that Daegu, while surrounded by Gyeongsangbuk-do, is its own administrative district and has its own telephone area code.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Please tell me some nice cites in South Korea except for Seoul
by lizskirt 20 May 2012
As others have said, Busan's great. Haedong Yonggunsa temple there is really stunning. There's also a lot to see on Jeju Island... Seogwipo…
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Re: Please tell me some nice cites in South Korea except for Seoul
by Tintin075 17 May 2012
Hello, Actually I've traveled in South korea and I really felt in love with Busan, with is Ocean in the middle of the city. I stayed in…
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Re: Ferries to and from Jeju-do
by Leqetita 12 May 2012
Oh wow >.< Thanks for that, I completely forgot this was a mini-Expo. I was in Shanghai in 2010 in July and it was massively crowded…
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