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Jangtaesan Recreational Forest (장태산자연휴양림)

0m    24014     2022-12-26

461, Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-270-7883

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest consists of a dense forest of ginkgo trees and bald cypress. Lush valleys nearby make for a great getaway during summer vacation. Yongtaeul Reservoir, located at the entrance, gives beautiful views as well. Inside the natural recreation forest, various facilities including walking paths, physical activity facilities, a botanical garden and bare-foot walking paths are available for visitors.

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

2.2 Km    26920     2024-02-15

226 Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Jeongjanamu Garden is a restaurant that serves traditional Korean homestyle meals. When ordering the signature dish cheonggukjang ssambap (rich soybean paste stew, leaf wraps and rice), customers are served with cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), and nine varieties of side dishes. Diners can enjoy a Korean dining experience by wrapping rice and side dishes in fresh leafy greens and savoring a spoonful of the hearty cheonggukjang. Additionally, the restaurant offers grilled Korean beef and pork.

Dasom Chaban (다솜차반)

Dasom Chaban (다솜차반)

7.8 Km    2     2024-02-13

29 Gyebaek-ro 421beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Dasom Chaban is a Korean table d'hote restaurant celebrated for its picturesque garden setting. The restaurant presents a range of meticulously crafted full-course meals, distinguished by their tidy presentation and ample portions. The standout dish is the geongang borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), featuring an appetizer, assorted side dishes, and over ten different delicacies, with bori gulbi as the main course. Nestled on the outskirts of Daejeon, it offers an ideal retreat for a leisurely drive and a delightful dining experience.

Choegane (최가네)

8.4 Km    22     2024-02-26

2 Daedunsan-ro 159beonan-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-583-6997

Choegane, a Korean beef restaurant, is famed for its tender meat. Their signature dish, Korean beef cuts, is grilled over charcoal to enhance its delicious flavor. This succulent meat is ideally enjoyed wrapped in leaves with pickled onions and various other accompaniments. Other popular dishes include yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef), both widely appreciated by patrons.

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

8.6 Km    41579     2021-08-18

79, Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-288-8310

Ppuri Park was created under the theme of filial piety, one of the overriding values of Korean society. Opened on November 1, 1997, the park occupies a plot of land measuring 109,091 m² and is filled with unique sculptures and art pieces that remind visitors of their family ties. Other main points of interest at Ppuri Park include the Deep-rooted Spring (symbolizing the 12 jisin/gods of the earth), a waterfront stage, grass square, observation deck, and recreational forest. Another must-visit attraction is the Samnam Memorial Tower, which represents the harmony and cooperation between the Honam and Yeongnam regions of Korea.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전 효문화뿌리축제)

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전 효문화뿌리축제)

8.6 Km    14410     2023-09-14

47, Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-606-6290

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival is dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of unique family clans and learning traditional filial piety. The festival's venue Ppuri Park was opened in 1997 as a family-friendly park to raise awareness of recognizing the importance of ancestral roots. The park has a statue dedicated to 136 unique family clans, tracing their origins. Korea Genealogy Museum is also at this park, preserving genealogy archives.

Daedunsan Provincial Park (Nonsan Section) (대둔산도립공원 (논산))

Daedunsan Provincial Park (Nonsan Section) (대둔산도립공원 (논산))

8.6 Km    17762     2021-05-22

Surakgyegok-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-6156

Daedunsan Mountain offers spectacular views and various scenic spots like Gunjigyegok Valley, Surakpokpo Falls, Macheondae Seonnyeopokpo Falls, Nakjodae Peak, Surakgyegok Valley, and more. In particular, the one-kilometer-high cliff and the unique rock formations at Surakpokpo Falls provide great scenery.

Surakpokpo Falls and Gunjigyegok Valley are at the entrance of the hiking trail that leads up to Daedunsan Mountain. It is about a two-hour hike from Surakgyegok Valley to Macheondae Peak on Daedunsan Mountain.

Daedunsan Provincial Park (Geumsan Section) (대둔산도립공원 (금산))

Daedunsan Provincial Park (Geumsan Section) (대둔산도립공원 (금산))

8.7 Km    87237     2021-06-09

2, Daedunsan-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-3411

While the Wanju section of Daedunsan Provincial Park is more developed and rather larger than the Geumsan section, Geumsan has the distiction of being home to Taegosa Temple, the most important hertiage of the mountain. Daedunsan Mountain features many unique rock formations and small peaks with a clean environment. There are lush forests and beautiful valleys that turn crimson with the arrival of fall. Additional attractions of the park include a battlefield from the Imjin War (1592-1598), and Seokmun Gate, a stone gate before Taegosa Temple.

Surakgyegok Valley (수락계곡)

Surakgyegok Valley (수락계곡)

8.7 Km    80445     2024-02-21

116 Surak-ri, Beolgok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Surakgyegok Valley is a valley located in the northern part of Daedunsan Provincial Park. Enveloped by forests and flowing streams, it offers opportunities for forest bathing, and its moderate temperatures even in the summer make it suitable for leisure activities. Throughout the valley, visitors can find waterfalls such as Surakpokpo Falls and Seonnyeopokpo Falls. A notable feature of this area is the steep iron staircase nestled between cliffs, leading from the valley to the summit of Daedunsan Mountain, which is a highlight of the area.

Eomeoniga Charyeojusineun Sigol Bapsang (어머니가 차려주시는 시골밥상)

9.1 Km    0     2024-02-28

10-24 Gubongsanbuk-ro 280beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Eomeoniga Charyeojusineun Sigol Bapsang is a restaurant specializing in Korean hand-made set menu meals. The most popular menu item is the sigol bapsang (Korean set menu). "Baekban" represents a home-cooked Korean meal, offering a variety of side dishes such as namul (salad), stir-fried dishes, grilled fish, and jjigae, providing a hearty and satisfying dining experience.