Palgongsan

Palgongsan, additionally Palgong Mountain, and formerly called Gongsan throughout the Goryeo dynasty is a mountain in southeastern South Korea, lying on an outlier of the Taebaek range. It stands at the northeastern border between Daegu metropolitan city and North Gyeongsang province inclusive of the districts of Chilgok County, Gunwi County, Yeongcheon, and Gyeongsan. Its peak is 1193 m above sea degree. The mountain is the site of a number of cultural and natural heritage web sites.

These encompass Buddhist shrines from the Silla period or later, which includes the huge and energetic temple of Donghwasa and the Gunwi Triad Budda Grotto National Treasure 109. In addition, in 927 the Battle of Gong Mountain becomes fought among Hubaekje and Goryeo forces on the mountain's southern slope. Natural treasures include the standing stone of Gatbawi, so called from its resemblance to a conventional Korean horsehair hat, or gat. The mountain, related to downtown Daegu via bus, is a famous site for weekend outings from the city. Portions of the mountain were specific a provincial park in 1980.