Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

8.5Km 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.

Okcheon Yongamsa Temple (용암사(옥천))

8.7Km 2022-12-27

400, Samcheong 2-gil, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-732-1400

Yongamsa Temple, located in the mid-slope of Jangyongsan Mountain, is a branch of Beopjusa Temple. It was built during the Silla period. Unlike the more common temple arrangements, the stone pagoda in Yongamsa is uniquely situated on a low peak in the north with a view on all sides. The East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas of Yongamsa Temple, a designated Treasure, can be found here, as well as Rock-caved Buddha, and Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha in Daeseongjeon Hall.

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

9.2Km 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.

Bomunsan Forest Trail (보문산 행복 숲 둘레길)

9.2Km 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)

9.3Km 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.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

9.5Km 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.

Banchan Sikdang (반찬식당)

9.6Km 2024-02-15

484 Bomunsangongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, Banchan Sikdang is known for its expertise in steamed barley rice. This dish is typically presented with vegetables and red chili paste, and it's mixed with a choice of either perilla or sesame oil, enhancing its flavors. The restaurant's standard side dishes include biji jjigae (pureed soybean jjigae), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), and gyeranjjim (steamed eggs). Additionally, their savory green onion pancake, enriched with squid and chives, is a highly recommended specialty.

Hanbat Sports Complex (한밭종합운동장)

9.6Km 2021-04-09

373, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-610-4900

Hanbat Sports Complex consists of a main stadium, indoor arena, tennis court, field-and-track practice stadium, and gateball court. The main stadium has a capacity to hold 26,000 spectators and has a soccer field and 400-meter eight lane track for various sports events. Other indoor arenas provide space for sports including basketball, volleyball, and badminton as well as promotional events.

Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)

9.6Km 2020-01-10

42-21, Saeul-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-285-6692

Yongun Sanseong a restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon-si, serves beef sirloin steak and beef ribs. Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) is served during lunch.

Geumgwang Hanjeongsik (금광한정식)

9.9Km 2024-02-23

127 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-226-8686

Geumgwang Hanjeongsik is celebrated for its exquisite Korean table d'hote course menu. The centerpiece of their offerings is the specialty course menu that showcases sinseollo (royal hot pot), a dish historically reserved for state banquets. While the specific composition of the menu may vary slightly depending on the selected course, it generally includes a series of delicacies such as appetizer juk (porridge), yukhoe (beef tartare), jeonbok gui (grilled abalone), and galbijjim (braised galbi).

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