Daegu
South Korea
- Safety rating
- 9/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn are most comfortable; summers are notoriously hot and humid.
- Population
- 2.4M
Overview
Daegu, South Korea's fourth-largest city, is a lively inland metropolis known for its herbal medicine market, fashion industry, and spicy local cuisine. Ringed by mountains, it blends bustling markets and modern shopping with nearby temples and hiking trails. Famously hot summers earn it the nickname 'Korea's furnace.'
Top attractions
Visit the Seomun Market, Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market, Donghwasa Temple, and Apsan Mountain.
Getting around
A clean metro, buses, and taxis make the city easy to navigate.