Daegu’s newest addition to its subway system is actually a monorail, which opened on April 23, 2015. This monorail runs from Chilgok Kyungpook National University Medical Center Station to Yongji Station in Suseong-gu. There are many tourist attractions to visit by riding the monorail, so I will introduce some of them.First, I will introduce Suseong Lake. You can explore the lake by taking a ride on a small tour boat or duck boat. There is a good road to take a walk around Suseong Lake. Also, you can listen to some music in the evening because there is a fountain that plays music. If you want
Place: Daegu EXCODates: October 8 - 11Time: 10:00 - 18:00Price: 8000 won, free if reserved onlineThe Fifth Daegu Coffee and Cafe Exposition will be held in October at EXCO. This is held in Daegu, the “city of coffee”, because Daegu has the most coffee shops in Korea and produces the most coffee trainees every year. You can find the latest information and trends in the cafe industry, as well as learn how to start a coffee shop. You can also taste different kinds of premium coffee from all over the world. There will be a variety of events, including a cafe culture experience, a barista competiti
The long and freezing winter is gone. Spring is already in the air, making our hearts pound and flutter. Many places are beautiful in spring, but the Mediterranean Village in Asan is especially wonderful. The Mediterranean Village is similar to Santorini in Greece: all the houses are white with blue accents. On sunny days, the town is enveloped in the sky’s color, reflecting the sky’s beauty in its buildings. There are other themed buildings too, Provence and Parthenon, that have different attractions. Parthenon is a fashion and terrace cafe zone, Provence is a beauty and health zone, and San
Directed by Jean-Jacques ZilbermannGenre: Drama, Historical, ActionStarring: Julie DepardieuRunning time: 104min “Real friends are the ones who go through thick and thin” is a saying that is partially shown in the movie To Life through the three friends Helen, Lily, and Rose who have shared their sorrows and happiness. During WWII, the three friends depended on one another trying to live day by day. After the war was over the three friends were busy living their own lives separate from each other. Then one day, Helen posted an advertisement in the newspaper that she was looking for a beloved f
You have probably heard about Daegu’s Modern Street Tour Program at least once. Not only Daegu citizens but also travelers and foreigners recognize this program as Daegu’s representative tour. Daegu was less damaged by the Korean War, so places with stories about modern history have remained. Because of this, Modern Street was made, and the Modern Street Tour Program was started in early 2000. This tour was selected for the Korea Tourism Top 100 in 2012, and then became popular.This program has five courses. Course 1 is Gyeongsang-gamyeong Dalseong-gil, Course 2 is Modern Street, Course 3 is F
Place: Around Duryu ParkDates: July 22 – July 26The Daegu Chicken and Beer Festival, held in July, is one of the representative events in Daegu. You can taste different kinds of chicken and beer and, experience educational events about the development of the chicken industry. There will also be a lot of activities such as K-pop and rock concerts, participation events such as a chicken cooking contest, face painting and cultural and artistic shows by international sister cities. The festival has signed an agreement with the Qingdao International Beer Festival in China, which is becoming a
Written by River JordanGenre: Nonfiction, MemoirPublished: 2012Length: 352 pagesRecently in the news, people are not interested in their neighbors because of their busy, daily lives. The death of an elderly person who lives alone is a prime example. Because of a comfortable living environment, the nuclear family, and individual instead of community focus, the importance of neighbors are fading more than ever before. The book Praying for Strangers provides an opportunity for people to think about their current lives. The writer of this book, River Jordan, hears the unbelievable news before New
Directed by Morten TyldumGenre: Drama, ThrillerStarring: Benedict CumberbatchRunning time: 114 min Can you believe that a genius mathematician shortened World War II by two years and in the process saved 14 million people? The movie The Imitation Game is about decoding the German code, which is based on a true story. After World War II ended, England has long kept this information to itself, but now the process of decoding came out into the open, astonishing many people. The actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who is the famous lead actor of the TV program Sherlock, is the protagonist. He plays the re