Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

9.7Km 2022-12-26

San 1-1, Sangso-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-251-4771

Sangso-dong Forest Park is located at the point where the foothills of Maninsan Mountain and Sikjangsan Mountain meet. The road to the park is beautifully lined with sycamore trees. The park offers various facilities for enjoying nature and in particular, the stone pagodas placed throughout the park are a must-see. Visitors can stack their own rocks and make wishes relating to family, health, relationships, and more. The park is great for walks, hikes, or even just to relax as wild flowers bloom all throughout spring to fall.

Gilsang (길상)

10.1Km 2024-02-14

43 Jeonmin-ro 6beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Café Gilsang, a haven for classical music enthusiasts, offers pour-over coffee made with in-house roasted beans. The café's walls are adorned with a collection of 2,000 vinyl records, showcased like art pieces. Adding to the charm are the vacuum tube amplifiers and vinyl turntables prominently displayed at the bar. It's an ideal spot for enjoying a book accompanied by classical tunes.

Hanbang Samgyetang (한방삼계탕)

10.1Km 2024-02-15

43 Jeonmin-ro 14beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hanbang Samgyetang is known for its hanbang samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup with medicinal herbs). This nutritious dish consists of chicken slowly cooked with a variety of healthy medicinal herbs, resulting in tender meat and a rich yet light broth. The meal is complemented with a ginseng liquor aperitif and standard side dishes, including kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi) and cabbage kimchi.

Daejeon Observatory (대전시민천문대)

10.1Km 2021-06-15

213-48, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-863-8763

Daejeon Observatory, opened on May 3, 2001, is the first observatory to open to the public in the region. Since opening, over 100,000 visitors visit annually. Various experience programs and events are held throughout the year to inform visitors about constellations and space.

Daejeon Jagwangsa Temple (자광사(대전))

10.3Km 2021-09-07

50-8, Hakhadong-ro 63beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-822-9220

Legend has it that the region of Hakha-dong was where the gods lived when they periodically came down from the heavens. When Jagwangsa Temple was built in the district, Song Siyeol saw it as a sign and created a village school near the temple to train his pupils. It was his hope that the sacred land would aide in the raising of gifted students who would grow to serve their community and country. When building the school, Song Siyeol also planted a juniper tree that, 300 years later, still proudly stands by Jagwangsa Temple.

Upon entering the temple area, visitors will find to their left the Seongjeonnyeongdangji Memorial Stone, which serves to commemorate Song Siyeol and his school. Next to the memorial stone is a pond in which carp swim lazily around lotus flowers. From the white wooden chair in front of the pond, there is a large bell to the left and main Dharma Hall to the right.

Yetteo Folk Museum (옛터민속박물관)

10.6Km 2025-02-04

321-35 Sannae-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

The Yetteo Folk Museum showcases traditional folk artifacts that reflect the daily life of the Daejeon region. Inside the exhibition hall, visitors can view items such as knives, tray tables, water droppers, cups, and oil lamps. The outdoor exhibition area features stone mortars, troughs, and grinding stones. The museum also includes a traditional jar exhibition hall, a Korean restaurant, and a traditional teahouse. Visitors can engage in hands-on experiences like natural dyeing, hanji paper crafts, and knot-making, or relax and enjoy a campfire.

Lee Hwa Won Chinese Restaurant (이화원)

10.6Km 2024-03-04

32 World cup-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-823-0022

Lee Hwa Won is a Chinese cuisine restaurant established in 1998, located near the Daejeon World Cup Stadium. With a head chef who has experience working in hotels in China, diners can experience the authentic taste of Chinese cuisine. The signature dish is jjajangmyeon (black bean saouce noodles). In addition to that, various set menus and course meals are available.

Daejeon World Cup Stadium (대전월드컵경기장)

10.6Km 2021-06-11

32, World Cup-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-610-2900

Daejeon World Cup Stadium is one of the stadiums where games were held during the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan. The stadium can accommodate up to 42,000 fans and is the first retractable roof stadium in Korea.

Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail (계족산 황톳길)

10.7Km 2022-12-26

San 85, Jang-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-623-9909

Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail opened in 2006 as the nation's first eco-healing barefoot walking trail. Walking along this 14.5-kilometer-long trail filled with the fresh aroma of pine needles is a great way to get healthy. The Gyejoksan Mountain Barefoot Festa takes place every year in May and additional weekend programs are available from April to October. Visitors can also enjoy a view of downtown Daejeon from Gyejoksanseong Fortress, which was built during the time of the Three Kingdoms.

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

10.8Km 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.

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