Uam Historical Park (우암사적공원)
9.7Km 2024-02-29
53 Chungjeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-673-9286
Uam Historical Park, situated in the eastern part of Daejeon, is both a cultural heritage site and a park. It was once the place where Uam Song Siyeol (1607-1689), a scholar and government official during the Joseon dynasty, conducted his research and educational activities. The traditional houses established during his time and the relics left by Song Siyeol are still preserved, and visitors can view these artifacts at the historic museum. The park also features a pond within its premises.
Korean Natural History Museum (한국자연사박물관)
9.8Km 2025-02-04
49-25 Imgeumbong-gil, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
The Korean Natural History Museum showcases Korea's plants, animals, insects, and rocks. It includes exhibition halls, a café, and a theater. The main attractions are the massive dinosaur fossils and replicas. Visitors can also explore natural rocks, minerals, and gemstones from the Korean Peninsula, as well as various fossils and mummies from different eras. Hands-on activities include creating imaginary dinosaurs and making bracelets with gemstones.
Daedong Sky Park (대동하늘공원)
9.9Km 2022-12-26
182, Dongdaejeon-ro 110beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-251-6672
Daedong Sky Park was formed as part of the Rainbow Project on December 2009. A giant windmill, which represents the park, is located 127 meters above sea level. Visitors can see an amazing panoramic view of the city as well as relax at one of the many benches and pagodas. A mural village connected to the Sky Park offers themed coffee shops and has become a popular attraction.
Choegane (최가네)
10.0Km 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.
Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)
10.3Km 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.
Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road (대청호오백리길)
10.4Km 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.
Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)
10.5Km 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.
Sabiseong (Donghak Sanjang Hotel Korean restaurant) (사비성 (동학산장호텔 한식당))
10.5Km 2024-02-21
266-4 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
042-825-4301
Sabiseong is a Korean restaurant operated by Donghak Sanjang Hotel, located on the eastern slope of Gyeryongsan Mountain. It offers a variety of traditional Korean dishes such as sagor ugeojiguk (kimchi cabbage soup), hwangtae kongnamulguk (dried pollack and bean sprout soup), yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), and grilled dishes like samgyeopsal (pork belly) and ori hunje (smoked duck). Nearby attractions include Gyeryongsan National Park, Donghaksa Temple, and the Korean Natural History Museum.
Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)
10.5Km 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.
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