Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

2.9Km 2019-03-18

80-67, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1000

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 1988) is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features a total of 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials.

Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.

Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

Hwanghae Myeonok (황해면옥)

3.0Km 2024-02-15

1 Hannam-ro 149beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Hwanghae Myeonok is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant in Daejeon. Its signature dish is the mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), known for its tangy umami taste, achieved by mixing meat broth with dongchimi (radish water kimchi) soup. Adding sogogi kimchi bibim (spicy beef and kimchi) to the mullaengmyeon allows diners to enjoy a spicy flavor as well. Being an established restaurant, it has many regular customers and is also a popular spot among local office workers.

Artbox - Chungnam Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 충남대)

3.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 35, Daehak-ro 151beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Udon Maru (우돈마루)

3.0Km 2024-02-23

B1, 50 Mokjung-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-222-1262

Udon Maru is a restaurant specializing in samgyeopsal (pork belly). Their pork belly is uniquely grilled on a hot iron caldron lid, accompanied by bean sprout salad and mushrooms, enhancing its flavor. The lunch highlight is the Korean buffet, offering a main dish, a variety of 10 standard side dishes that change daily, a soup, and sikhye (sweet rice punch).

Hotel Interciti (호텔 인터시티)

3.0Km 2021-02-05

92, Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-600-6000

Hotel Interciti is located along a tributary of the Geumgang River in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon and offers a wide open view of the city. It has gained an excellent reputation for providing comfortable and convenient services to travelers. The hotel is equipped with natural hot springs and Korean and Western restaurants, as well as various banquet halls. High speed internet is available in each of the hotel's guestrooms.

Kyeryong Spatel Mallijangseong (계룡스파텔 만리장성)

3.0Km 2024-03-18

81 Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-602-1433

Mallijangseong features a Chinese restaurant located within the Kyeryong Spatel, a leisure facility in Daejeon Yuseong Hot Springs. It offers delicious dishes like jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), sticking to the basics of Chinese cuisine. Dining after relaxing in the hot springs enhances the experience. The menu includes not only à la carte options but also lunch specials and course meals, providing a diverse selection.

Invention Education Center (발명교육센터 창의발명체험관)

3.0Km 2020-07-06

82, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-601-4458

The Invention Education Center offers an experience room, experience hall, lecture rooms, and various other facilities throughout four floors. Visitors can learn about top inventors and their inventions in each area. The education programs are conducted by researchers from Daedeok Innopolis, members of the board of examiners of the Korea Industrial Property Office, professors from top universities and more. With their vast knowledge and experience, the lecturers help to cultivate students' ingenuity and competitive spirit.

The Invention Education Center aims to help students understand inventions better through the use of fun and playful experiences. The experiences are divided into four themes, including "Click, Imagination Icon," "View Imagination's Strength," "The Fruit of Imagination," and "Imagination is Reality."

Injeongwon (인정원)

3.0Km 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.

Donghaewon (동해원)

3.2Km 2024-02-13

14 Gungdong-ro 14beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Donghaewon is a Chinese restaurant situated in the Gung-dong Rodeo Street in Daejeon. It has gained popularity for its authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly renowned for dishes like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), jjamppong bap (spicy seafood and rice soup), and jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). The restaurant, favored by regular customers, is best known for its signature jjamppong, expertly prepared with a combination of vegetables, pork, and a secret sauce, delivering a delightful and impeccably flavored experience despite the spicy nature of the broth.

Ttiul Seokgalbi Yuseong Branch (띠울 석갈비)

3.2Km 2024-03-28

1 Gyeryong-ro 141beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Ttiul Seokgalbi is a restaurant specializing in seokgalbi (stone-grilled galbi). The menu includes seokgalbi, galbitang (galbi soup), and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). Seokgalbi features meat grilled over charcoal and served on a hot stone plate. Customers can choose between beef and pork. The meat is seasoned, offering a sweet and savory flavor that is enjoyable for everyone.

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