Daegu Downtown Park Walking in the Footsteps of the Gyeongsang Gamyeong of 1601
Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park is an urban history park created on the site where Gyeongsang Gamyeong was moved from Andong to Daegu in 1601. You can view Seonhwadang, the governor's office; Jingcheonggak, his residence; a rain gauge pedestal; and memorial stele for exemplary officials along a short walking route. It is also close to Jungangno Station.
Center of Gyeongsang-gamyeong, moved from Andong to Daegu in 1601
Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park is the site of the administrative center formed when Gyeongsang-gamyeong moved from Andong to Daegu in 1601, the 34th year of King Seonjo's reign. Gyeongsang-gamyeong was an organization similar to today's metropolitan administrative agency, overseeing administrative, military, and judicial affairs of Gyeongsang-do, where the governor (Gwan-chalsa) performed his duties.
From 1910 to 1965, during the Japanese colonial period, the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Office was located on this site, and it was developed into a park after the office was moved. It opened as a park in 1970 and received its current name 'Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park' in 1997. Understanding the context of 'the seat of the administrative center for over 400 years' before entering makes the meaning of the remaining buildings much clearer than just seeing it as urban greenery.
- Address: 99, Gyeongsang-gamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu (Pojeong-dong)
- Admission: Free
- Closed: Open year-round
Traces of Governor's duties left by Seonhwadang, Jingcheonggak, and Cheukudae
The first thing to see in the park is Seonhwadang. Seonhwadang is the main office where the governor of Gyeongsang-do performed official business; it was built in 1601 and is Daegu Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 1. The key point is that the actual central building of the provincial office remains even though many local government buildings from the Joseon Dynasty have disappeared.
Jingcheonggak, located behind Seonhwadang, is the building used as the governor's residence and is Daegu Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 2. In front of Seonhwadang, there is a Cheukudae (rain gauge stand) used to measure rainfall, which is designated as Treasure No. 842. In one park, you can sequentially observe the 'official work space' of the office, the 'living space' of the governor, and the 'meteorological measurement facility' connected to agricultural administration.
- Seonhwadang: Governor's official workspace
- Jingcheonggak: Governor's residence
- Cheukudae: Treasure No. 842
Hierarchy of the provincial office read from Hamabi and 29 Seonjeongbi
The Hamabi near the entrance is a stone marker with an inscription ordering everyone below the rank of governor to dismount from their horses before entering. It is not just a decoration but historical evidence showing the hierarchy and entry protocol that the provincial office held in local administration.
There are also 29 Seonjeongbi steles in the park commemorating the honorable governance of governors and Daegu magistrates. Since Gwanpung-ru, the pavilion originally located at the provincial office, was moved to Dalseong Toseong in 1906, it is more accurate to view Seonhwadang, Jingcheonggak, the Seonjeongbi steles, and Hamabi as a single group rather than looking for Gwanpung-ru here.
- Seonjeongbi: 29 steles
- Gwanpung-ru relocation: Moved to Dalseong Toseong in 1906
- Viewing order: Hamabi → Seonhwadang → Cheukudae → Jingcheonggak → Seonjeongbi
About 3 minutes from Jungangno Station Exit 4, 10 minutes from Daegu Station
By public transport, Exit 4 of Jungangno Station on Daegu Metro Line 1 is the closest. It is about 190m from the exit to the park, which is approximately a 3-minute walk. From Daegu Station Exit 1, it takes about 10 minutes on foot, and from Banwoldang Station Exit 15, it takes about 13 minutes.
The closest bus stop is 'In front of Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park'. Since the area around Jungangno has bus-only lanes, it is better to check the entry lanes in advance when passing through the city center by car. The park itself can be toured quickly, making it a good spot to connect with Dongseong-ro, Gyo-dong, and Hyangchon Cultural Center after arriving at Daegu Station.
- Jungangno Station Exit 4: Approx. 190m, 3-minute walk
- Daegu Station Exit 1: Approx. 10-minute walk
- Banwoldang Station Exit 15: Approx. 13-minute walk
07:30~23:00 Public parking and actual conditions for free admission
Admission to the park is free, and it is open all the time, 365 days a year. Park management inquiries can be made at 053-254-9404, and tourist information in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese is available via the 1330 Travel Hotline. The official information website is the Daegu Public Facilities Management Corporation website at https://www.dgsisul.or.kr.
For those traveling by car, the Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park Public Parking Lot is available. The parking lot operates from 07:30 to 23:00, and parking-related inquiries can be made at 053-253-6444. Since fee information may vary by source, it is safest to check the on-site notices, but recent information indicates 800 KRW for the first 30 minutes, 400 KRW for every 10 minutes thereafter, 8,000 KRW for a daily pass, and a total of 61 parking spaces.
- Park Inquiries: 053-254-9404
- Parking Inquiries: 053-253-6444
- Parking Operation: 07:30~23:00
- Recommended Stay: 30–50 minutes
Proceed to Hyangchon Cultural Center and Dongseong-ro after 30–50 minutes
To look around while learning about the buildings and monuments, it is appropriate to set aside 30 to 50 minutes. More time is needed to confirm the function of Seonhwadang, the purpose of Jingcheonggak, and the location of the Cheukudae and Seonjeongbi than just a quick look at photos. There is no stroller rental service, so you must prepare your own if needed.
Located between Jungangno Station and Dongseong-ro, the park is a great starting point for a modern culture tour. Hyangchon Cultural Center and Daegu Modern History Museum are nearby, and restaurants or cafes can be found toward Gyo-dong and Dongseong-ro. However, since it is a short historical site focused on an outdoor park, if you plan to spend a long time on indoor exhibitions, it is best to bundle it with nearby museums or cultural centers.
- Recommended Time: 30–50 minutes
- Stroller Rental: None
- Foreign Language Support: Assistance in English, Japanese, and Chinese available via 1330
Before You Go
- Address
- 99, Gyeongsang-gamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu (Pojeong-dong)
- Hours
- Open all the time
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 053-254-9404
- Official site
- https://www.dgsisul.or.kr
- Transport
- Approx. 190m from Daegu Metro Line 1 Jungangno Station Exit 4, about 3 minutes on foot. Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Daegu Station Exit 1. The closest bus stop is 'In front of Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park'.
- Parking
- Gyeongsang-gamyeong Park Public Parking Lot available. Operation 07:30–23:00, Inquiry 053-253-6444. Based on recent info: 61 spaces, 800 KRW for first 30 min, 400 KRW per 10 min thereafter, 8,000 KRW daily pass.
- Time needed
- 30–50 minutes
- Accessibility
- Outdoor park trails accessible. No stroller rental. Assistance in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese available via the 1330 Travel Hotline.
The above information is current at the time of writing. Please check official guidance again before visiting.
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