Dongdaegu Station

Daegu Aquarium: Inside Shinsegae on the 9th Floor, 2 Minutes from Dongdaegu Station

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Entrance to Daegu Aquarium, 9th floor of Shinsegae Daegu near Dongdaegu Station

If you’re traveling from Busan, Daegu is an easy day trip — SRT takes about 50 minutes from Busan Station (₩15,600 / ~$10), KTX around an hour (₩17,000 / ~$11). Once you’re at Dongdaegu Station, Daegu Aquarium is a 2-minute walk: it’s on the 9th floor of Shinsegae Department Store, directly connected to the station. … Read more

Simple Bookstore Daegu: Retro Bookstore Cafe Near Dongdaegu Station

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Cat among the books at Simple Bookstore, retro bookstore cafe in Daegu

If you have a few hours between trains at Dongdaegu Station — or you’re planning a day trip to Daegu from Seoul or Busan — Simple Bookstore is the kind of place that makes the detour worth it. It’s a basement-level independent bookstore and cafe with a retro atmosphere, resident cats, and a drink menu … Read more