Apsan Park

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The mountain on the city's southern edge, with a cable car to a viewpoint over all of Daegu.

Apsan simply means 'the mountain in front' — the one every Daegu resident sees from their window. The cable car lifts you close to the summit in seven minutes, and from the observation deck the entire Daegu basin appears, ringed by mountains. The park also holds the Nakdonggang Victory War Memorial, remembering the last defensive line of 1950, along with plenty of short trails that suit an afternoon.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Apsan Park?

April–June and September–November

How much does it cost to visit Apsan Park?

Cable car 14,000 KRW return (10,000 one way); the park itself is free

How long do you need at Apsan Park?

2 hours

What are the opening hours of Apsan Park?

10:30–18:00 (cable car)

Did you know

The Apsan cable car runs about 790m to a height of 660m.
The park contains the Nakdonggang Victory War Memorial.
Daegu sits in a basin, so the view from here takes in the whole city.
Several walking trails run under two hours.

Travel tips

Go up at sunset to watch the city lights come on.
The cable car stops running in high wind.
Daegu summers are very hot — go late in the afternoon.

Source: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=68080

Updated: 2026-08-04