North Gyeongsang · 칠곡군
Chilgok: what to see and do
A county north of Daegu with an old noble village, a big private garden and a mountain fortress.
Known for
- Maewon Village, one of Yeongnam's three great yangban villages
- Gasan Supia, a large private garden
- Gasan Fortress on the ridge
What to do
Walk the lanes and old houses of Maewon Village, then visit Gasan Supia for its flower and herb gardens.
Tip: The old houses of Maewon are lived in, so keep quiet and respect privacy. Trumpet vine blooms there in summer.
From Seoul: KTX 1 h 50 to Dongdaegu plus a local transfer
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