Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

8.5Km 2024-02-26

226, Sangjung-gil, Gunseo-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails is lush with acacia trees, which are in full bloom in May. Another sight that should not be missed is the fog shrouding the foot of the mountain in spring and fall.

Jeongsimhwa Hall of Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center at Chungnam National University (충남대학교 정심화국제문화회관)

8.5Km 2025-01-09

99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-821-8080

The Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center is the large building on the right, just past the gate of Chungnam National University.

‘Jeongsimhwa’ is the Buddhist name of Ms. Lee Bok-Soon, who donated her lifetime savings (a total of five billion won) to the university back in 1990. She had earned the money over the course of many years by selling gimbap (rice rolled in seaweed), which currently sells for only 1,000 or 2,000 won a roll.

The cultural center was built in commemoration of the late Ms. Lee. After a series of setbacks and through the effort of many helping hands, construction was finally completed in 2000. The Jeongsimhwa Hall at the center has 1,817 seats and is used for concerts, performances, and other large-scale events. Baekma Hall (450 seats) and Daedeok Hall (200 seats) are used primarily for seminars. For visitors’ convenience, the Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center has a parking area with space for up to 268 cars.

Cheollijip (천리집)

8.5Km 2024-02-13

127 Sinseongnam-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Cheollijip is a local favorite, renowned for its sundae dishes. The restaurant's signature menu item is sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup). It features a savory broth with house-made sundae, generously stuffed with a variety of ingredients, and pork offals, all simmered together to perfection. Traditionally served mixed with rice, this hearty dish offers a unique and satisfying flavor. Cheonlijip opens its doors early in the morning, and it's not uncommon to see customers lining up even in the early hours.

Legend Hotel (레전드호텔)

8.6Km 2024-07-17

21, Gyeryong-ro 141beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-042-229-8000

Legend Hotel located in Yuseong Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone is a world-class hotel with five basement floors and eleven ground floors. The hotel has various experience zones including Geumsan Insam ginseng, Boryeong mud and more as well as a germanium hot springs to relieve any stress. The hotel has comfortable guestrooms, a large banquet hall, a coffee shop and restaurants.

Ttiul Seokgalbi Yuseong Branch (띠울 석갈비)

8.6Km 2024-03-28

1 Gyeryong-ro 141beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Ttiul Seokgalbi is a restaurant specializing in seokgalbi (stone-grilled galbi). The menu includes seokgalbi, galbitang (galbi soup), and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). Seokgalbi features meat grilled over charcoal and served on a hot stone plate. Customers can choose between beef and pork. The meat is seasoned, offering a sweet and savory flavor that is enjoyable for everyone.

Yuseong Foot Spa (유성 족욕체험장)

8.6Km 2023-02-09

Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Yuseong Foot Spa located within Yuseong Hot Springs in Daejeon is a street foot spa site that uses 40°C natural hot spring water. Some 200 people can enjoy foot baths simultaneously at four-foot spas whose total area occupies 20,778 square meters. The foot spa is provided for free so that tourists who visit Daejeon can enjoy the hot springs with a light heart. Yuseong-gu Office pays excellent attention to the cleanliness and quality control of the water, which enables visitors to safely experience the foot bath. There is a separate area prepared for thoroughly washing your feet before entering the foot spa. Dipping your feet and legs in the hot water at the foot spa is great for blood circulation and alleviating stress and pain for people of all ages and genders but especially the elderly.

Ttiul Seokgalbi Doma Branch (띠울석갈비 도마점)

8.6Km 2024-02-28

1353 Gyebaek-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Ttiul Seokgalbi is a Korean restaurant specializing in seokgalbi (stone-grilled galbi), a traditional Korean dish where galbi are grilled over charcoal and served on a hot stone plate. The meat is sweetly marinated and grilled, offering a convenient and enjoyable dining experience. Customers have the choice between pork and beef, and a spicy seasoning option is also available.

Yuseongoncheon Hot Springs (유성온천지구)

8.7Km 2024-03-04

Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-2076

Yuseongoncheon Hot Springs is located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. It is a venerable hot spring area known since the 7th century. The hot spring water temperature ranges from 27 to 56 degrees Celsius, and it contains various beneficial minerals with an alkaline pH ranging from 7.5 to 8.5, flowing from a depth of 200 meters underground. The streets are lined with retusa fringe trees, and in May, the Retusa Fringe Flower Festival takes place.

Mobap (모밥)

8.7Km 2024-03-20

20 Sinseong-ro 61beon an-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Mobap is a Korean table d'hote restaurant that serves a hearty traditional set meal. The signature dish is the mobap jeongsik (cast-iron pot set menu), which includes sticky and sweet rice cooked in an cast-iron pot, accompanied by over 10 kinds of side dishes, suyuk (boiled pork slices), fish, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Set in a remodeled hanok, this restaurant is popular for offering a satisfying and hearty experience of Korean home-cooked meals.

Yahojeong (야호정)

8.8Km 2024-02-15

1869 Daecheonghosu-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Yahojeong is a freshwater fish cuisine restaurant located near Daecheongho Lake. It offers jangeo gui (grilled eel) prepared with a special sauce and a refreshing maeuntang (spicy fish stew) made with mandarin fish, catfish, and shrimp. Situated in front of Daecheongho Lake, it allows diners to enjoy their meal accompanied by a beautiful lakeside view, making it a popular dining spot among locals.

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