Palgongsan Cable Car

A thrilling ride through the sky to the top of Palgongsan, Daegu Palgongsan Cable Car

What makes Palgongsan Cable Car great for families

• Palgongsan Cable Car is located at 51 Palgongsan-ro 185-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, where you can take in the beautiful scenery of Palgongsan and sweeping views of downtown Daegu at a glance.
• With 24 gondola-style cabins for 6 people running in circulation at 40-second intervals, it is well suited for family visitors, and children can ride safely as well.
• Once you board the cable car, you can travel from the departure station at an elevation of 470 m to the summit station at 820 m in about 7 to 8 minutes, so visitors of all ages can comfortably enjoy the scenery from the mountaintop.

Visitor information for Palgongsan Cable Car

1. Operating hours and seasonal schedule

   • Operating hours vary by month, so be sure to check before your visit.

2. Ticket prices as of 2024

   • Adults: 14,000 won round trip / 11,000 won one way
   • Children 48 months to elementary school age: 8,000 won round trip / 5,500 won one way
   • Seniors, visitors with disabilities, and national merit recipients: 12,000 won round trip / 8,000 won one way
   • Children under 48 months can ride free on weekdays only.

3. Facilities and convenience

   • The parking lot is a 1-minute walk from the ticket office, and up to 70 small and mid-size vehicles can park free of charge.
   • Tickets can be purchased on site or reserved online, which can help reduce waiting time.

4. Boarding and experience

   • While waiting to board, you can enter the cabin safely by following staff instructions.
   • Inside the cabin, you will be able to enjoy Palgongsan's seasonal scenery through the wide windows.
   • After arriving at the summit station, you will also find walking paths such as Sky Garden and rest areas for family breaks.

5. Things to enjoy nearby

   • Within walking distance after getting off the cable car, you will find Donghwasa Temple and mountain vegetable restaurants known for dishes such as mountain vegetable bibimbap, making it easy to enjoy both an outing and a meal.

Things to keep in mind when visiting with kids

• The cable car runs on a circulating system, so waiting times are usually not long, and it is easy for families to ride together.
• Kids can enjoy an educational experience by viewing the natural scenery up close from inside the cabin.
• Children under 48 months ride free, and with parking and other amenities well prepared, visiting with young children feels easy and convenient.

Tips for your visit

• During peak season or on weekends, book online in advance to prepare for discount benefits and faster boarding.
• Since each season brings different scenery to Palgongsan, visits during the spring azalea season and autumn foliage season are especially recommended.
• Service may be restricted in strong winds or rain, so please make sure to check conditions on the day of your visit.

"Palgongsan Cable Car is a family-friendly destination where visitors of all ages can easily and safely enjoy the wide-open natural scenery from the mountaintop. With comfortable facilities and a rare aerial cable car experience in Daegu, you can create special memories with your kids."