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Bomunsan Forest Trail (보문산 행복 숲 둘레길)

Bomunsan Forest Trail (보문산 행복 숲 둘레길)

6.5Km    2021-12-24

197-208, Daesa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-581-3516

Jung-gu is the heart of Daejeon Metropolitan City and is home to Bomunsan Mountain and Banghwasan Mountain. Bomunsan Mountain is located in the southern part of the city and was once called "Bomulsan" meaning "treasure mountain" because it was believed that treasure was buried in the mountain. Bomunsan Mountain was designated as a park in 1965. There are many mineral springs and the azaleas and cherry blossoms that bloom in spring. In autumn, the leaves change to a beautiful color in the maple forest. This park has the Bomunsanseong Fortress and Bomunsa Temple Site, an outdoor music hall, an observatory, amusement facilities, a cable car, and about 10 hiking trails, making it a great place to exercise. There are also recreational facilities such as mountain climbing as well as leisure facilities including an indoor roller skating rink in Sajeong Park, soccer field, outdoor music hall, Greenland, and Youth Square.

The Bomunsan Forest Trail is a 13-kilometer walking trail that circles Bomunsan Mountain. The dense forest along the trail creats a cool shade to walk under and boasts beautiful fall foliage in autumn.

Yussine Bueok (유씨네부엌)

6.5Km    2024-02-15

109 Bomunsangongwon-ro 497beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Yussine Bueok, situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, is a shabu-shabu restaurant. The standout item on the menu is the Beoseot shabu shabu (mushroom shabu-shabu), featuring an assortment of mushrooms and vegetables. In this dish, the meat, vegetables, and mushrooms are delicately cooked in a light broth, allowing their natural flavors to shine. After enjoying the meat, diners can choose to stir-fry rice in the remaining broth or add noodles and eggs to create a hearty porridge. Another popular choice at Yussine Bueok is the Eongttung shabu shabu, notably served with gorgonzola pizza, adding a delightful fusion twist to the traditional shabu-shabu experience.

Homeplus - Daejeon Gao Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 대전가오)

Homeplus - Daejeon Gao Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 대전가오)

6.6Km    2024-04-23

72, Euneosong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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Mr. Wang Taepyeong Branch (미스터왕태평점)

Mr. Wang Taepyeong Branch (미스터왕태평점)

6.8Km    2024-02-23

1F-2F, 1561 Gyebaek-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-320-9999

Mr. Wang is a local favorite known for its Chinese culinary offerings. The standout dish on their menu is yuringi (deep-fried chicken in hot and sour soy sauce). It features deep-fried chicken in a tantalizing hot and sour soy sauce, tossed together with vegetables. Additionally, their affordable a la carte menu is particularly popular for weekday lunches. Patrons also frequently enjoy other favorites like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and yuni jjajang (black bean sauce noodles with minced meat).

Oesik (외식)

6.8Km    2024-02-15

435-9 Daejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Oesik is a Korean restaurant that specializes in grilled Korean beef and pork. Among their highlighted menu items are dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi) and seokgalbi jeongsik (stone-grilled galbi set menu) lunch special. Additionally, they offer delectable choices like hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). The seokgalbi jeongsik is particularly popular as it allows customers to savor both dwaeji galbi and sot bap (pot rice) in a single meal.

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo (백마강참숯민물장어)

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo (백마강참숯민물장어)

7.0Km    2024-02-15

67 Byeondongjung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo is a freshwater eel cuisine specialty restaurant. The signature dish is Korean minmul jangeo gui (grilled freshwater eel) grilled over charcoal, and the menu also includes jangeo tang (spicy eel stew) and somyeon (noodles). Their eels are large and fresh, and the staff grills them for customers, allowing for a comfortable dining experience. Enjoying it with the side dishes served alongside, such as aged kimchi and ginger, even further enhances the meal. 

E-Mart Traders - Wolpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월평)

E-Mart Traders - Wolpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월평)

7.0Km    2024-04-22

580, Hanbat-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Himart - Yucheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 유천점)

Himart - Yucheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 유천점)

7.0Km    2024-04-22

1538, Gyebaek-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

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Galbat Sikdang (갈밭식당)

Galbat Sikdang (갈밭식당)

7.2Km    2024-02-15

1553 Daecheonghosu-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Galbat Sikdang, situated along the shores of Daecheonghosu Lake, specializes in freshwater fish cuisine. They offer maeuntang (spicy fish stew) featuring freshwater fish such as mandarin fish, eel, trout, and catfish, along with various types of sliced raw fish and grilled fish. Maeuntang is prepared with a secret homemade sauce and a variety of vegetables, specifically chosen to neutralize the fishy taste of the freshwater fish. Visitors can enjoy their meals while taking in the scenic views of Daecheongho Lake and its surroundings.

Daecheongho Lake (대청호)

7.3Km    2022-12-26

Dong-gu, Daejeon / Munui-myeon, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-42-251-4748

Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake, stretching from Daejeon to Cheongju-si, Okcheon-gun, and Boeun-gun. Construction began in 1975 and finished in 1980, and the lake supplies water for various use to people in Daejeon and Cheongju.

The reservoir water spans an area of over 72.8 ㎢ with a perimeter of 80 kilometers, and the water kept in storage has a volume of 1.5 billion tons, making the reservoir the third largest lake in Korea. The area is famous for its beautiful driving course along a tree-lined road through the nearby mountain which has an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. Also, resident birds and migratory birds, such as white heron, can be seen during summer in the upper region of the lake.