Daegu Self-Guided Walking Tour, Daegu, South Korea

Although it’s not always considered a must-see highlight of South Korea’s tourist trail, the vibrant city of Daegu has plenty to discover for those who dig deep enough. From the country’s largest oriental medicine market to some of the earliest and grandest Christian churches in Korea, Daegu has a rich heritage. This self-guided tour takes in a few of the cultural highlights along the Daegu Heritage Trail.

This museum is free to enter and provides a comprehensive rundown of the history and practice of traditional herbal medicine in Korea. There are several floors filled with information and artefacts which heartily promote traditional medicine, including a few questionable claims and boasts about its apparent potency and effectiveness in comparison to Western medicine. The museum also contains a few hands-on exhibits and workshops. Most of the displays are in Korean, but there is a free audio guide app which provides English-language translations for visitors. As well as the museum exhibits, it’s sometimes possible to book a traditional herbal foot bath here for a relatively cheap price. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).