The quickest way to ascend Palgong-san. The 1.2km-long ride drops you at the observatory (820m), which affords a panoramic view of Daegu.
Bus 401 (₩1200) runs between Dongdaegu station and the tourist village below Gatbawi. Bus 급행 (Geuphaeng; ₩1300) connects Donghwa-sa and the bus stop near Dongdaegu station, running at least once every 12 minutes and taking 50 minutes to complete the journey.
