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Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

11.7Km    2025-05-20

215, Eutteum-gil, Sejong-si

Opened on January 1, 1905, Jochiwon Station is a major hub for trains on the Gyeongbu Line. It also connects Cheongju to the other areas in Chungcheongnam-do. The station underwent expansion and a second story was built on built on May 19, 1999.

The station plaza has a artworks on display and it also serves as a venue various cultural events. The station's location also made it an important transfer point for trains on the Chungbuk, Gyeongbu, Jeolla, and Honam Lines. With the continuous urban development in Sejong City and Osong City, the station is also expected to play a major role in transportation and commerce for the central region.

Banseok Hanuchon (반석 한우촌)

12.0Km    2024-02-13

56 Banseok-ro 12beonan-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Banseok Hanuchon is a restaurant specializing in hanu (Korean beef), renowned for its tender texture. The menu boasts a variety of cuts, including sirloin,  chuck flap tail, thin skirt, and inside skirt. At an affordable price, customers can enjoy a hearty meal with a variety of fresh vegetables for wraps and diverse side dishes. Additionally, fresh yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef) and yukhoe (beef tartare) are available, and their galbitang (galbi soup) and bulgogi jeongol (bulgogi hot pot) stand out as popular choices.

Chungnam Sundae (충남순대)

12.0Km    2024-02-15

24 Bongsan-ro 40beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Chungnam Sundae is celebrated for its Sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup), a dish steeped in rich flavors. This soup is carefully prepared by simmering a mix of pork head meat, liver, and intestines in a broth derived from pork bones, all served in a hot pot. Infused with abundant chopped green onions and a touch of spicy soy sauce, it offers a spicy kick while maintaining a pleasant aroma free from any undesirable odors. This dish is accompanied by suyuk (boiled pork slices) and an array of standard side dishes.

Wando Susan (완도회수산)

12.1Km    2024-02-13

10 Banseok-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Wando Susan is a seafood specialty restaurant acclaimed for its fresh hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish). The establishment provides an array of course menu and a la carte options. The hwareohoe course features locally sourced fish, including flatfish and rockfish, accompanied by side dishes, fresh vegetables for wraps, and various other delectable offerings. A la carte items, such as butter-grilled abalone, spicy altang (spicy fish roe soup), and chobap (sushi), are also popular. 

Gobok Natural Park (고복자연공원)

12.2Km    2025-05-20

586, Dosingobok-ro, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-4216

Gobok Natural Park spans an area of 1,840,000 square meters and nearby attractions include a forest, Yonggul Cave, Sinheungsa Temple, and an outdoor sculpture park on Obongsan Mountain. A 3.65-kilometer-long deck circles the reservoir. The neighboring village is home to orchards for growing grapes, peaches, and pears. The park has a large meeting square and the outdoor sculpture park features works by Ewha Woman's University art professor Kang Tae-seong, attracting many visitors. The park is especially popular in summer when the outdoor swimming pool is open. In spring, people flock to Millakjeong Pavilion to view the cherry blossoms. There are many restaurants nearby specializing in galbi (ribs), Hanbang ori (duck with medicinal herbs), and megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew), as well as cafes overlooking the natural scenery.

Sejong Gallery Association Art Fair (세종화랑협회 창립기념 아트페어 “프로젝트 FREE” 겨울정원54℃)

Sejong Gallery Association Art Fair (세종화랑협회 창립기념 아트페어 “프로젝트 FREE” 겨울정원54℃)

12.4Km    2025-05-20

Pyeong-ri, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si
+82-44-862-1620

Sejong Gallery Association supports the growth of local art culture by discovering emerging artists and promoting art culture. It hosts an art fair to provide a platform to artists where they can express their creative selves. The art fair also provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy artworks displayed by emerging artists and purchase them.

Yeongi Folk Museum (연기향토박물관)

Yeongi Folk Museum (연기향토박물관)

12.5Km    2025-05-20

34-4, Yangdae-gil, Yeonseo-myeon, , Sejong-si
+82-44-862-7449

Opened in August 1966, the Yeongi Folk Museum showcases relics found in the old site of Sejong Special Self-Governing City. Over 1,000 relics, including Buddhist statues, weapons, pagodas, earthenware, porcelain, bronze ware, roof tiles, paintings, letters, houseware, kitchenware, farming tools, and others are arranged by era.

Jeongancheon Eco Park (정안천생태공원)

12.5Km    2025-02-04

257 Uidang-ro, Uidang-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeongancheon Eco Park, located along the Jeongancheon Stream, has well-maintained bike paths and walking trails offering beautiful scenery. The park features a variety of flowers and plants throughout the seasons. Most stunning of all are the tulips and flower lawns in full bloom in spring and the fragrant pink and white lotuses in summer. The 500-meter-long walkway lined with metasequoia trees is beautiful throughout the year and is a popular photo spot in Gongju.

Lotte Himart - Daedeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 대덕점)

Lotte Himart - Daedeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 대덕점)

12.6Km    2024-04-22

14, Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Wondumak (원두막)

12.7Km    2025-05-20

154, Ansan-gil, Yeonseo-myeon, , Sejong-si
+82-41-867-5727

Wondumak is a Korean restaurant specializing in hot soups. Popular menu items include minmul saeutang (spicy fresh water shrimp soup), megi maeuntang (spicy catfish soup), and tojong dakdoritang (chicken hot pot). The restaurant also offers fantastic views of the Gobok Reservoir.