Daejeon Expo Park (대전엑스포과학공원)

2.8 Km 52523 2022-12-26

480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-250-1111

Daejeon Expo Park was established following the closing of the Daejeon Expo in 1993. The park comprises various facilities like the Hanbit Tower, the representative tower of Daejeon World Expo; Daejeon Expo Memorial Hall, remodeled to commemorate the Daejeon World Expo; World Expo Memorial Museum, exhibiting the world expo’s souvenir and symbolic objects throughout 200 years of expo history, and Daejeon Traffic Culture Institute where children can learn about traffic safety and the history of transportation.

Taepyeong Sogukbap (태평소국밥)

2.9 Km 14 2024-02-28

50 Oncheondong-ro 65beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Taepyeong Sogukbap, situated near Yuseong Hot Springs, is a restaurant renowned for its gukbap (rice soup). The highlight of the menu is the sogukbap (beef rice soup). This dish is characterized by a broth crafted through simmering beef and radish, providing a clean and rich taste. Its hanu yuksashimi (sliced raw Korean beef) enjoyed with seasoned oil, and someori suyuk (boiled beef head slices) prepared on a hot stone plate are also popular among patrons.

Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)

2.9 Km 7191 2021-09-07

480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-2126

Daejeon is the center of state-of-the-art science and technology in Korea, where the nation’s top-tier venture enterprises, including Daedeok Special Research and Development Zone, run their businesses. As the representative city of science and technology for the nation, it is comparable to Silicon Valley in the United States.

Yuseong Special Tourist Zone, which is located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, has won a nationwide reputation as a tourism and resort district rich in hot springs and tourism resources. Yuseong Special Tourist Zone includes a hot springs water source that yields high quality water in copious streams; therefore, there is no need to dilute the water or raise the temperature.

With its healing effect proven, Yuseong Hot Springs has been the place for treatment and recuperation since the Three Kingdoms Period, and today, it is a popular travel destination for those seeking rest. The water is supplied to the hotels and other hot springs in the zone, and there are many restaurants serving a variety of dishes. There is also a facility where visitors can take a foot bath for free. Since Gyeryongsan National Park is near Yuseong-gu District, hikers take the opportunity to visit the nearby hot springs.

Science museums and pavilions, including Expo Science Park, around Yuseong Special Tourist Zone are popular destinations for families with children. Bordered by Gongju City which was the capital of Baekje during the period of Three Kingdoms, visitors can see the cultural heritage of Baekje.

* Current State of Yuseong Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Yuseong Hot Springs and Expo Science Park (Jangdae, Guam, Gung, Eoeun, Doryong and Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon)
2) Area: 5,858,972 ㎡

* Tourist Attractions
Yuseong Hot Springs, Daedeok Science Complex, Kumdori Land, Expo Science Park, Art Museum, museums, ferry tour, amusement park, etc.

Udon Maru (우돈마루)

3.0 Km 6 2024-02-23

B1, 50 Mokjung-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-222-1262

Udon Maru is a restaurant specializing in samgyeopsal (pork belly). Their pork belly is uniquely grilled on a hot iron caldron lid, accompanied by bean sprout salad and mushrooms, enhancing its flavor. The lunch highlight is the Korean buffet, offering a main dish, a variety of 10 standard side dishes that change daily, a soup, and sikhye (sweet rice punch).

Hwanghae Myeonok (황해면옥)

3.0 Km 10 2024-02-15

1 Hannam-ro 149beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Hwanghae Myeonok is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant in Daejeon. Its signature dish is the mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), known for its tangy umami taste, achieved by mixing meat broth with dongchimi (radish water kimchi) soup. Adding sogogi kimchi bibim (spicy beef and kimchi) to the mullaengmyeon allows diners to enjoy a spicy flavor as well. Being an established restaurant, it has many regular customers and is also a popular spot among local office workers.

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

3.0 Km 30886 2019-03-18

80-67, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1000

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 1988) is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features a total of 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials.

Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.

Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

Injeongwon (인정원)

3.0 Km 12 2024-02-23

755 Gyeryong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-254-4999

Injeongwon is a Korean restaurant known for its charming interior and traditional cuisine. The highlight of their menu is the Injeongwon jeongsik (Injeongwon set menu), which includes a range of dishes such as appetizing porridge, ginseng with honey, doraji jeonggwa (braised balloon flower roots in sweet sauce), and muneo sukhoe (parboiled octopus). In addition to this set menu, guests can enjoy other delectable offerings like the savory and lightly flavored borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), accompanied by a variety of side dishes, jjigae, and desserts.

Hotel Interciti (호텔 인터시티)

3.0 Km 11675 2021-02-05

92, Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-600-6000

Hotel Interciti is located along a tributary of the Geumgang River in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon and offers a wide open view of the city. It has gained an excellent reputation for providing comfortable and convenient services to travelers. The hotel is equipped with natural hot springs and Korean and Western restaurants, as well as various banquet halls. High speed internet is available in each of the hotel's guestrooms.

Kyeryong Spatel Mallijangseong (계룡스파텔 만리장성)

3.0 Km 67 2024-03-18

81 Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-602-1433

Mallijangseong features a Chinese restaurant located within the Kyeryong Spatel, a leisure facility in Daejeon Yuseong Hot Springs. It offers delicious dishes like jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), sticking to the basics of Chinese cuisine. Dining after relaxing in the hot springs enhances the experience. The menu includes not only à la carte options but also lunch specials and course meals, providing a diverse selection.

Artbox - Chungnam Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 충남대)

3.0 Km 0 2024-04-18

1F, 35, Daehak-ro 151beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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