Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

5.4 Km 50892 2022-12-27

70, Sajeonggongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-580-4820

Daejeon O-World was established when the Daejeon Zoo and Joy Land, an amusement park, were integrated under the supervision of the Daejeon City Corporation. The project cost a whopping 40 billion won and resulted in the construction of Flower Land (100,000㎡) in addition to the renamed Zoo Land and the preexisting Joy Land. It opened on May 1, 2009 to the public.

The three main sections of Daejeon O-World are Zoo Land, Joy Land, and Flower Land. Zoo Land is currently home to a total of 600 animals of 130 different species including American black bears, Bengal tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. Amusement rides, waterslides, and four-season sledding are housed at Joy Land. Flower Land boasts a number of smaller sections such as Rose Garden, Four Season Garden, Herb Garden, and Maze Garden and is home to a total of 150,000 tress of 100 different species and 200,000 flowers of 85 different species. An outdoor stage and concert hall are also located in the area. There are plenty of things to see and enjoy in every corner of Daejeon O-World. Just beyond Festival Street, visitors will find a large (3,000㎡) pond with a fountain.

Wangwan Sikdang (왕관식당)

5.6 Km 12 2024-02-15

6 Seonhwa-ro 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Wangwan Sikdang, a popular eatery, opens its doors for a brief two-hour lunchtime service. The menu features two signature items: kongnamul bap (bean sprout rice) mixed with soy sauce seasoning and yukhoe (beef tartare) made with Korean beef. These dishes, especially when combined, create a harmonious and delightful flavor. Conveniently situated, it is just a 15-minute walk from KTX Daejeon Station, ensuring easy accessibility.

Himart - Sei Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 세이점)

5.7 Km 0 2024-04-23

1700, Gyebaek-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

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Myongrang Sikdang (명랑식당)

5.7 Km 12 2024-02-15

56-20 Taejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Myongrang Sikdang is a Korean restaurant that specializes in gungjung yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). With a proud emphasis on the authentic taste of yukgaejang, they exclusively offer this single dish. The yukgaejang, served in a hot pot, combines a rich and refreshing flavor with beef and green onions. A favorite among locals, the restaurant is open exclusively during lunch hours.

Sinseon Manduae (신선만두애)

5.7 Km 8 2024-02-15

1F, 42 Gayang-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Sinseon Manduae, a mandu specialty restaurant, prepares its mandu with domestically sourced ingredients. The restaurant's signature dish is mandu shabu-shabu, featuring handmade mandu boiled in a savory broth. The menu offers two varieties of mandu: meat and kimchi. Additionally, customers have the choice to include beef or seafood in their shabu-shabu. Sinseon Manduae also serves other dishes, including tteong manduguk (rice cake and mandu soup) and steamed mandu.

Hanyeong Sikdang (한영식당)

5.7 Km 10 2024-02-15

6 Gyeryong-ro 874beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Hanyeong Sikdang, conveniently situated near Seodaejeonnegeori Station, is famed for its dak bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken). Their signature dish, dak bokkeumtang, is a delectable stew made with chicken, potatoes, onions, and green onions. This dish is known for its savory flavor, which is enjoyably spicy but not overwhelming, making it suitable for a wide range of palates. The harmonious blend of flavors from the chicken and potatoes is a highlight of the meal. Additionally, a popular choice among diners is to fry rice in the leftover sauce, creating a delightful dish to enjoy after finishing the meat.

Hanbat Museum of Education (한밭교육박물관)

5.9 Km 22261 2021-04-09

96, Uam-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-670-2200

Hanbat Museum of Education, opened on July 10, 1992, is home to 9 exhibition halls, 3 smaller exhibition areas, and outdoor exhibit areas displaying a total of 27,000 education-related items such as old school textbooks, educational books, student files, stationery, and more. The museum is particularly popular as a fieldtrip destination for local students.

Exhibition chambers at the museum house documents and items that bear witness to the history of education from the olden days (i.e. village Confucian schools) to the present. Also on display are folk materials on the ancient educational institutions of the past and the daily lives of students. Thanks to the extent and variety of its documents, the museum is a great educational institution that not only preserves the history of education in Korea, but also sheds light on hundreds of years of life, tradition, and culture.

The museum building, built on June 8, 1938, is the oldest one in the city. Used as a school and later a military base for the U.N. Peace Corps and North Korean soldiers during the Korean War, the building has never been renovated and still bears the bullet holes and other marks of its tumultuous history. In recognition of its historical importance as a local structure, the museum was designated Cultural Property Material No. 50.

Hakseon Sikdang (학선식당)

6.0 Km 9 2024-02-23

26 Bomun-ro 337beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-256-4057

Hakseon Sikdang is renowned for its authentic home-style Korean dishes. The highlight of their menu is the kimchi jjigae, a stew that combines aged kimchi and sliced tofu. This dish is complemented by an array of meticulously presented standard side dishes. The restaurant also takes pride in other specialties like doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), galchi jjigae (cutlassfish jjigae), and ojingeo jjigae (squid jjigae).

Jeokdeok Sikdang (Main Store) (적덕식당(본점))

6.0 Km 7 2024-02-15

220-3 Uam-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Jeokdeok Sikdang is a Korean restaurant that has been in business since 1974. Its signature dish is yangnyeom jokbal gui (spicy grilled pigs' feet). Customers can choose between regular spicy and spicy flavors, both enhanced by a smoky taste from grilling. Jokbal (braised pigs' feet), known for its chewy texture, is a popular Korean late-night snack and side dish. Additionally, the restaurant offers a dubu ojingeo (stir-fried kimchi, squid and bean curd), similar to duruchigi (stir-fried pork).

Bongnoksu (복록수)

6.3 Km 12 2024-02-15

1F, 814 Gyeryong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Bongnoksu is a restaurant that specializes in Chinese cuisine, offering a course menu that showcases a diverse array of dishes. The menu features popular items such as jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), jjajang (black bean sauce noodles), and bokkeumbap (fried rice). Additionally, the crispy tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce) is a crowd favorite. For summer dining, the restaurant also offers refreshing choices like Chinese cold noodles and naeng jjamppong (cold spicy seafood noodle soup).

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