Daegu Metro Line 3, Sky Train Running Through the City - Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
Daegu sky train running into the sunset
Daegu Metro Line 3, Sky Train Running Through the City
Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
Daegu Ground Railroad, which opened in April, is called a running observatory. A 10-metre high sky train runs over downtown Daegu and presents dynamic scenery. Passing between tall buildings, running across a wide river, flying over rooftops, you encounter Daegu with a different face. Sunsets and sunrises between buildings are also special. When you get off the sky train, you will see Daegu's attractions and food. Line 3 is the new starting point for the exciting Daegu trip.
Daegu's attraction in the sky
"Aze ~ This station is a achievement park." “Yeah, this station is Aigar Park Station where Saturn is located. If you are going to Dalseong Park or Daegu Native History Museum, you can get off at the right door. ”The Daegu Urban Railway Line 3, where the dialect announcement is heard, is catching the air. The first urban railway was opened in Daegu in 1997. Line 2 was completed in 2005, and line 3 began service on April 23, 10 years later. By May 31, there are 3 million visitors. An average of 76,500 people a day ride the train, which makes it more popular.
Run cool on the city without blockage
Daegu Metro Line 3 is a ground train called the Sky Rail, not a subway that runs through the basement. The sky train, with an average height of 11m, offers a panoramic view of the city.
Line 3 leaving Dalachi Park Station
When you cross the 200m wide Kumho River, you will feel like you are flying above the river. In Nam-gu, the mountains in front of the dense dwelling roofs face each other, and the Suseong Pond appears to the right as the Suseong Pond Station approaches. Behind the scenes, the sun breaks along the white waves and the train slides through the buildings. It is unexplored in Daegu.
Shincheon scenery from across Daebong Bridge
The view of Daegu through Line 3 after dark is also new. One or two lights are lit in each building, and the clothes are changed with colorful neon signs. Car lights passing under the trains flow like rivers, and the buildings standing on both sides along the Beomcheon stream catch the eye. It's also special to see the sun shining and reddening the building forest on the train.
The sunset seen from the train is more special
The sky train that runs from Daegu to north and south passes through 30 stations, ranging from Dongho-dong Chilgok Gyeongdae Hospital Station in Buk-gu to Beommul-dong Site in Suseong-gu. It takes 48 minutes to pass through the entire 24km section. It runs cool without waiting for a signal or being stuffy. It took 20 minutes or more to take more than 70 minutes when using a car. It runs from 5:30 am to 12:00 pm, every five minutes during morning and evening rush hours, and every other seven minutes. The rubber wheel of the vehicle is wrapped around the track beam to drive, so there is little noise and vibration, and the ride is comfortable, so you can feel comfortable in the scenery.
Passengers with a comfortable view of the city
Daegu Sky Train is Korea's first public transport monorail. In the world, there are not many examples of monorail in public transportation. It operates in 14 countries around the world, including Tokyo, Japan, Osaka, Chongqing, China and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Among them, the Daegu sky train is the longest. We are proud of the best in technical part. As you pass through apartments and dense residential areas, a window-blocking device will protect your privacy. In the event of an emergency, Spiral Chute and a water spray-type automatic fire extinguishing system were installed to escape safely to the ground. It's an unattended operation, but worry can be put aside. One safety officer rides on each vehicle and monitors Chilgok vehicle base control system in real time through CCTV.
Korea's first public transport monorail
To transfer to another line, you can transfer to Line 1 at Myeongdeok Station and Line 2 at Sinnam Station.
Moving Observation Deck in Daegu City
Attractions in Daegu on Line 3
The station that people ride most is Seomun Market Station. The opening of Line 3 increased the number of visitors to the market by 40% on weekends. Exit the escalator at Exit 3 and you're at the market entrance. Previously, you had to walk 10 minutes from Sinnam Station on Line 2. Seomun Market, which was selected as the three largest market place in the Joseon Dynasty with Pyongyang and Ganggyeongjang, is the largest traditional market in Daegu. There are 4,700 stores in eight districts, including Dongsan Shopping Mall, except street vendors. There are so many things to see and do that you can't go around with half a day.
Attractions in Daegu on Line 3
In Seomun Market, you can't miss the food. In the Kalguksu Alley, where more than 50 noodle crises are gathered, people looking for hot kalguksu are hot even in hot weather.
Seomun Market Kalguksu Alley
Don't miss the barley rice. If you rub a lot of herbs in gochujang, you can literally taste honey. In addition, to eat flat dumplings, hotteok, tteokbokki, Sundae, etc., it takes several days to starve. The good news is that the night market will open in August. The night scenery of Seomun Market is already awaited.
Kalguksu and Barley Rice
After exploring the five senses at the Seomun Market, head toward the modern alley. Crossing Dalseong-ro from the market and walk about 400m to the side of Dongsan Hospital, Cheongna Hill is where the modern alley begins.
Flat dumplings belonging to 10 Daegu
If people are crowded at Seomun Market Station during the day, it is Suseongmot Station at night. Beomeocheon, which stretches straight up and down the Suseongmot Station, is a newly emerging photo zone. The dimly lit buildings and colorful buildings blend together to create a new look of Daegu night view. After watching the night view of Beomeocheon, you can walk about 5 minutes to Suseong Pond. Unlike the daytime scenery where you can enjoy the cool breeze of the lake and take a duck boat, the night view of Suseong Pond is gorgeous. A cool fountain show takes place to match the lighting and music. A variety of street performances take you around the promenade around the lake.
Night view of Suseong Pond with a music fountain show
When you get off at Dalseong Park Station, Dalseong Park is a place where you can meet old Saturn and mysterious animals, and you can walk to the Daegu Art Power Plant for free.
Dalung Park Gwanpungru
Get off at Daebong Station and walk for 10 minutes along Sincheon. In the alley full of murals reminiscent of singer Kim Gwang-seok, Kim Gwang-seok's song flows. The children's hall has the largest number of children. The lawn is a shelter for families, and an exhibition hall for various scientific experiences is a children's playground.
Citizens enjoying green walks along Saturn Park
Among the trains, the train with the theme of “Robocar Poly” is popular among children. Suseongmot Station, Dalseong Park Station, and Seomun Market Station give another fun to the broadcast by the friendly dialect.
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