Palgongsan

For other uses, see Palgongsan (North Jeolla).
Palgongsan
Hangul
팔공산
Hanja
Revised RomanizationPalgongsan
McCune–ReischauerP'algongsan
Buk-gu, Daegu and Palgongsan
Seokguram Buddha grotto, Bugye, Gunwi

Palgongsan, also Palgong Mountain, and previously called Gongsan, also Gong Mountain during the Later Three Kingdoms period,[1] is a mountain in southeastern South Korea, lying on an outlier of the Taebaek range.[2] It stands on the northeastern border between Daegu metropolitan city and North Gyeongsang province (including the districts of Chilgok County, Gunwi County, Yeongcheon, and Gyeongsan).[2] Its peak is 1193 m above sea level.[3]

The mountain is the site of a number of cultural and natural heritage sites. These include Buddhist shrines from the Silla period or later, including the large and active temple of Donghwasa and the Gunwi Triad Budda Grotto (National Treasure 109).[4] In addition, in September 927 the Battle of Gong Mountain or the Battle of Gongsan or Gongsan and Dongsu Battle[5] (ko) was fought between Hubaekje and Goryeo forces on the mountain's southern slope.[1]

Natural treasures include the stone Buddha statue of Gatbawi, so-called due to its stone hat which resembles the traditional Korean horsehair hat, or gat.

The mountain, connected to downtown Daegu by bus, is a popular site for weekend outings from the city.[6]

  1. ^ a b "Daegu". Daegu Metropolitan City Government. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Destinations by Region: Palgongsan Natural Park (Gatbawi District) (팔공산자연공원(갓바위지구))". Visit Korea. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  3. ^ "[조용섭의 산으路] 팔공산(1193m 대구의 진산)" [[Cho Yong-seop's Mountain Road] Mt. Palgong (1193m a guardian mountain in Daegu)]. Seoul Shinmun. 15 December 2005. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Grotto of Amitabha Buddha Triad, Gunwi - Heritage Search". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  5. ^ "DaeguTour - Palgongsan Mt. Healing". Daegu Tourist Information. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  6. ^ "팔공산 벚꽃철 시내 버스 증차 운행" [Increased operation of city buses during the cherry blossom season at Palgongsan Mountain]. No Cut News. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.