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World Science Culture Forum (세계과학문화포럼)

9.7Km    2025-03-19

107 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-719-8043

The World Science Culture Forum is an open event to promote the discussion around science and its impact on culture and the greater community.

Gapsagyegok Valley (갑사계곡)

Gapsagyegok Valley (갑사계곡)

9.8Km    2024-02-21

519 Gapsa-ro, Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gapsagyegok Valley is a valley located on the northwest slope of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Gongju-si. With moderate temperatures even in summer, it is suitable as a recreational area, while the autumn foliage adds to its beauty. At the entrance lies Gapsa Temple, a Buddhist temple with various cultural assets, offering insights into Korean Buddhist culture. Within the valley, visitors can enjoy forest walks and view attractions such as the Yongmunpokpo Falls.

Mr. Wang Taepyeong Branch (미스터왕태평점)

Mr. Wang Taepyeong Branch (미스터왕태평점)

9.8Km    2024-02-23

1F-2F, 1561 Gyebaek-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-320-9999

Mr. Wang is a local favorite known for its Chinese culinary offerings. The standout dish on their menu is yuringi (deep-fried chicken in hot and sour soy sauce). It features deep-fried chicken in a tantalizing hot and sour soy sauce, tossed together with vegetables. Additionally, their affordable a la carte menu is particularly popular for weekday lunches. Patrons also frequently enjoy other favorites like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and yuni jjajang (black bean sauce noodles with minced meat).

Mokpo Patkalguksu (목포팥칼국수)

Mokpo Patkalguksu (목포팥칼국수)

9.9Km    2024-02-15

377 Daedunsan-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Mokpo Patkalguksu is renowned for its pat kalguksu, a traditional Korean dish that combines handmade noodles with patjuk (red bean porridge). This dish offers a deep and rich flavor, primarily derived from the locally sourced red beans. Diners have the option to customize their meal with a touch of salt or sugar to suit their taste. Complementing this dish are standard side servings of mulkimchi (water kimchi) and yeolmu kimchi (young summer radish kimchi), both of which pair excellently with the red bean paste noodle soup.

Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival (계룡산 산신제)

10.0Km    2020-07-29

Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
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Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival is an annual traditional ceremony to worship and celebrate the mountain spirits. The ceremony draws many visitors thanks to the beautiful spring scenery of Gyeryongsan Mountain. There are also many attractions and traditional performances during the event. Yanghwa-ri Village, the main venue of the festival, is where the heritage and culture of Sanshinje ceremony are well preserved.

Choegane (최가네)

10.2Km    2024-02-26

2 Daedunsan-ro 159beonan-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-583-6997

Choegane, a Korean beef restaurant, is famed for its tender meat. Their signature dish, Korean beef cuts, is grilled over charcoal to enhance its delicious flavor. This succulent meat is ideally enjoyed wrapped in leaves with pickled onions and various other accompaniments. Other popular dishes include yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef), both widely appreciated by patrons.

Injeongwon (인정원)

10.2Km    2024-02-23

755 Gyeryong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-254-4999

Injeongwon is a Korean restaurant known for its charming interior and traditional cuisine. The highlight of their menu is the Injeongwon jeongsik (Injeongwon set menu), which includes a range of dishes such as appetizing porridge, ginseng with honey, doraji jeonggwa (braised balloon flower roots in sweet sauce), and muneo sukhoe (parboiled octopus). In addition to this set menu, guests can enjoy other delectable offerings like the savory and lightly flavored borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), accompanied by a variety of side dishes, jjigae, and desserts.

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

10.5Km    2024-04-23

219-39 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-323-8800

Solomon Law Park is a theme park operated by the Ministry of Justice, offering an experiential legal education. Visitors can learn about and experience the law in an easy and entertaining way. The Law Experience Center provides opportunities to experience legislation, investigation, courtrooms, and prisons. The park includes a Law Playground, as well as amenities like a leisure area and a convenience store.

Bongnoksu (복록수)

10.6Km    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).

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

10.8Km    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.