Daegu lines up tours, cultural programs for World Masters Athletics Championships visitors

With the World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) 2026 slated for Daegu this August, the city is getting ready to welcome athletes with more than just a venue for demonstrating their physical prowess, preparing a slate of exciting activities around town. Beyond the track, the city has put together a broad range of tours, cultural experiences and discounts for the some 11,000 athletes and family members from 90 countries expected at the event running from Aug. 22 to Sept. 3. Headlining the program are three daytime tours running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., each winding through a different part of the city and mixing traditional landmarks with trending spots. The art tour visits some of Daegu's most iconic cultural landmarks, including Kansong Art Museum Daegu, home to an extensive collection of Korea's cultural heritage, and 83 Tower, a skyscraper offering sweeping views of downtown Daegu. The modern history tour explores the city's historic downtown, including Seomun Market, its largest traditional marketplace. The nature tour heads to Mount Palgong, where the Palgongsan Cable Car carrieWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times