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Daejeon Jagwangsa Temple (자광사(대전))

Daejeon Jagwangsa Temple (자광사(대전))

11.9Km    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.

Moda Outlet - Daejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 대전점)

Moda Outlet - Daejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 대전점)

12.3Km    2024-04-18

5, Daejeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park (금강로하스대청공원)

12.4Km    2024-02-15

607 Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park is situated near the Geumgang River and Daechung Dam. It borders Daecheongho Lake and the Geumgang River, featuring a waterfront deck where visitors can observe various bird species such as herons and the Red Leaf Willow habitat. The park also includes the Daecheong Culture Exhibition Hall, a lawn area, a Rock Garden, a Metasequoia Forest Park, and a children's forest playground.

Lotte Himart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 서대전점)

Lotte Himart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 서대전점)

12.6Km    2024-04-18

26-37, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Lotte Mart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서대전점)

Lotte Mart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서대전점)

12.6Km    2024-04-16

26-37, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Daecheong Dam (대청댐)

Daecheong Dam (대청댐)

12.6Km    2021-06-01

618-136, Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-43-930-7332

Daecheong Dam is a multi-purpose dam consisting of a 72 meter-tall and 495 meter-long concrete gravity dam and rockfill dam. It is located on the Geumgang River where Daejeon and Chungcheongbuk-do meet. There are three additional support dams in the area of the main dam to help control the river's flow. The dam also serves as a power source for the nearby areas of Daejeon and Cheongju. Construction of the dam took nearly six years, started in March 1975 and completed in 1980.

The observatory, located at Palgakjeong Service Area, offers a great view of Daecheongho Lake. A variety of fascinating items are displayed in the Water Culture Center on the left bank of Daecheong Dam. A nearby grassy meadow promises a relaxing and comfortable rest, while local delicacies such as spicy fish stew using freshwater fish and marinated grilled eel are a delight to taste.

Daejeon National Cemetery Patrotic Footpath (국립대전현충원 보훈둘레길)

Daejeon National Cemetery Patrotic Footpath (국립대전현충원 보훈둘레길)

12.7Km    2021-08-18

251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-718-7114

Daejeon National Cemetery covers a vast area of land spanning 330,000 ㎡. The cemetery is comprised of graves for the deceased patriots, men of national merit, generals, officers, soldiers, and more. Major facilities include the Memorial Tower and Memorial Gate for paying reverence to the deceased patriots, Patriotic Spirit Exhibition Center displaying photos and articles left by the deceased, and an outdoor exhibition space, where military battle equipment is on display. Other facilities within the cemetery grounds include fountains, statues, sculptures, pavilions, and Hyeonchungji Pond, a man-made pond in the shape of the Korean peninsula. In particular, the memorial site's Patriotic Footpath serves as a great walking path for those who seek to tour the nearby areas on foot. There are a total of seven walking trails that pass by beautiful and meaningful attractions.

Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon Main Branch (제주 유기농 쌈밥촌)

13.1Km    2024-02-14

75 Jinjam-ro 150beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon, a restaurant dedicated to ssambap (leaf wraps and rice), offers a health-focused dining experience. Guests can enjoy an unlimited refill of five distinct varieties of fresh and organic leaf wraps. The restaurant's signature dish is the saeng samgyeopsal gamasot, which comes with deliciously grilled pork belly and hot pot rice. Another crowd-pleaser is their lunch specialty, jeyuk bulgogi ssambap (pork bulgogi, leaf wraps and rice).

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School (진잠향교)

13.1Km    2022-12-26

67, Gyochon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-543-1811

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School was established to enshrine and orient the ancestral tablet of excellent classical scholars in 1405 (the 5th year of King Taejong's reign) and to educate people. More detailed information is not available in the record. The remaining building is called Daeseongjeon, and the ancestral tablets are 5 Seong, Songju 6 hyeon, and Korean 18 hyeon. One instructor, who received a plot of land and slaves from the nation, taught 30 students during the Joseon period, but after the Gapo Reform, the educational function disappeared and Seokjeon, a religious ceremony, was served in summer and fall with offerings of incense on the first day of each month and at the half-moon instead. Daeseongjeon (Cheongju Daeseong High School (Former Main Building of Cheongju Commercial High School) is designated as a Registered Cultural Heritage.

Daebok Sikdang (대복식당)

Daebok Sikdang (대복식당)

13.1Km    2024-03-04

67 Jinjam-ro 140beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
042-542-8959

Daebok Sikdang is a renowned restaurant in Daejeon specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup). It offers various dishes incorporating kalguksu noodles. The signature menu items include ojingeo dubu duruchigi (stir-fried kimchi, squid and bean curd) and additional servings of kalguksu noodles. Rather than the typical clear broth, their specialty lies in mixing stir-fried pork ingredients with boiled noodles for a spicy and flavorful experience.