OC Kalguksu (오씨칼국수)

6.5Km 2024-12-02

1F, 13 Yetsintanjin-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

This is a specialty kalguksu restaurant known for its broth made with surf clams. When you order the mulchong, or dongjuk jogaetang (surf clam soup), you’ll be surprised by the generous amount of clams piled above the pot. The broth, made with anchovies and surf clams, is spiced to enhance its flavor, making it more flavorful and less plain.

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

6.7Km 2021-08-18

79, Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-288-8310

Ppuri Park was created under the theme of filial piety, one of the overriding values of Korean society. Opened on November 1, 1997, the park occupies a plot of land measuring 109,091 m² and is filled with unique sculptures and art pieces that remind visitors of their family ties. Other main points of interest at Ppuri Park include the Deep-rooted Spring (symbolizing the 12 jisin/gods of the earth), a waterfront stage, grass square, observation deck, and recreational forest. Another must-visit attraction is the Samnam Memorial Tower, which represents the harmony and cooperation between the Honam and Yeongnam regions of Korea.

Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

6.7Km 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.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

6.8Km 2025-07-11

47 Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-606-6290

Held at the nation’s only filial duty-themed park, the Ppuri Park, the Daejeon K-Hyo Festa is a traditional cultural event dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of unique family clans and learning traditional filial piety. The festival features various experiences related to surnames and filial duty, along with popular flea markets and food zones. In 2022, it received a Special Award at the Korea Festival Contents Awards.

Garden of Sky (하늘물빛정원)

7.8Km 2024-06-03

156 Geomhan 1-gil, Chubu-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

A garden filled with wild flowers, exotic plants, and rare trees, Garden of Sky is nestled by Jangsanhosu Pond located at the foothills of Meodeullyeong Pass. The garden also has a wide variety of facilities that cater to visitors' convenience and needs such as a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), seminar rooms, restaurants, herbal souvenir shop, cafes local food stores, forests, and photo zones.

Daejeon Hoedeok Dongchundang Park (대전 회덕 동춘당 공원)

8.4Km 2022-12-26

80, Dongchundang-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-608-6574

Dongchundang Park was once the residence of Song Jung-gil, a noted scholar during the Joseon dynasty. Dongchundang Residential Compound (Treasure) has kept some of its original features including its three ponds, pavilions, old swings, and the nameplate written by Uam Song Si-yeol in 1678 in honor of Song Jung-gil. Today, the park is the main venue of the annual Dongchundang Culture Festival along with other local festivals.

Yetteo Folk Museum (옛터민속박물관)

8.6Km 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.

Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

8.7Km 2025-10-28

38-3 Baejae-ro 91beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Bubu Sikdang is a Korean eatery located in front of Pai Chai University in Daejeon. It's popular for offering hearty meals at affordable prices. Their signature dish is jeyukdeopbap (spicy stir-fried pork with rice), and they also serve a variety of other dishes such as ttukbaegi so bulgogi (beef bulgogi hot pot), kimchi jjigae baekban (kimchi jjigae set menu), and mandu guk (mandu soup). The restaurant has maintained its delicious flavors and generous hospitality, earning it a large number of regular customers.

Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road (대청호오백리길)

9.2Km 2021-06-04

34, Cheongaedong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-273-5550

Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road is a 220 kilometer walking path passing through the Daejeon (Dong-gu, Daedeok-gu) and Chungcheongbuk-do (Cheongwon, Okcheon, Boeun) areas. The road passes Daecheongho Lake, small streams, trekking roads, a forest trail, an old path, and much more. The "obaengni" (500-ri) from the name of the road comes from the distance from Seoul or Busan to Daecheongho Lake, which is 500-ri.

Several mountains at an altitude of 200-300 meters and lots of greenery surround Daecheongho Lake. The area also has a date course, a meditation course, a trekking course, a family trip course to experience rural culture and cultural exploration, a bike course and other themed courses. The road was awarded an Asian Townscape Award by the UN-Habitat Program.

Near the road are tourism attractions like the Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center, Daecheongho Sculpture Park, Daecheongho Art Museum, Daecheongho Natural Ecology Center and others. In addition, there are historic cultural tourism spots like Cheongwon Cheongnamdae, Munui Cultural Properities Site, Boeun Songnisan Mountain, Okcheon Dujunbong Peak, and the birthplace of Jeong Jiyong and Yuk Yeongsu.

Okcheon Hyangsu Baengni (100-ri) Bike Road - Geumgang Course (옥천 향수 100리 자전거길 - 금강코스)

9.3Km 2025-01-06

Okcheon-eup, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-730-3773

Okcheon Hyangsu Baengni (100-ri) Bike Road is a bicycle path located along the riverside of Geumgang River, where one can enjoy the beauty of Daecheongho Lake and the spirit of poetry in the hometown of Jeong Jiyong, one of Korea's modern poets. Visitors can also stop at Jeong Jiyong Birth House & Literature Library and Janggye Tourist Park by biking along National Highway Route 37, which is famous for cherry blossoms. This bicycle path is relatively easy to travel on and is suitable for beginners. It became even more popular after being featured on the TV show "1 Night 2 Days."

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