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Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)

Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)

4.8Km    2021-09-07

480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-2126

Daejeon is the center of state-of-the-art science and technology in Korea, where the nation’s top-tier venture enterprises, including Daedeok Special Research and Development Zone, run their businesses. As the representative city of science and technology for the nation, it is comparable to Silicon Valley in the United States.

Yuseong Special Tourist Zone, which is located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, has won a nationwide reputation as a tourism and resort district rich in hot springs and tourism resources. Yuseong Special Tourist Zone includes a hot springs water source that yields high quality water in copious streams; therefore, there is no need to dilute the water or raise the temperature.

With its healing effect proven, Yuseong Hot Springs has been the place for treatment and recuperation since the Three Kingdoms Period, and today, it is a popular travel destination for those seeking rest. The water is supplied to the hotels and other hot springs in the zone, and there are many restaurants serving a variety of dishes. There is also a facility where visitors can take a foot bath for free. Since Gyeryongsan National Park is near Yuseong-gu District, hikers take the opportunity to visit the nearby hot springs.

Science museums and pavilions, including Expo Science Park, around Yuseong Special Tourist Zone are popular destinations for families with children. Bordered by Gongju City which was the capital of Baekje during the period of Three Kingdoms, visitors can see the cultural heritage of Baekje.

* Current State of Yuseong Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Yuseong Hot Springs and Expo Science Park (Jangdae, Guam, Gung, Eoeun, Doryong and Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon)
2) Area: 5,858,972 ㎡

* Tourist Attractions
Yuseong Hot Springs, Daedeok Science Complex, Kumdori Land, Expo Science Park, Art Museum, museums, ferry tour, amusement park, etc.

Daejeon Expo Park (대전엑스포과학공원)

4.9Km    2022-12-26

480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-250-1111

Daejeon Expo Park was established following the closing of the Daejeon Expo in 1993. The park comprises various facilities like the Hanbit Tower, the representative tower of Daejeon World Expo; Daejeon Expo Memorial Hall, remodeled to commemorate the Daejeon World Expo; World Expo Memorial Museum, exhibiting the world expo’s souvenir and symbolic objects throughout 200 years of expo history, and Daejeon Traffic Culture Institute where children can learn about traffic safety and the history of transportation.

Beer Week & Tteugi Hanu (비어위크&특이하누)

Beer Week & Tteugi Hanu (비어위크&특이하누)

5.0Km    2025-03-15

480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-10-9112-3972

A popular festival along Daejeon citizens, the Beer Week & Ttteugi Hanu offers top-grade hanu (Korean beef) to pair with craft beers made by local breweries.

Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)

Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)

5.1Km    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.

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

5.2Km    2022-08-31

481, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-601-7979

The National Science Museum collects and exhibits various scientific materials. The outdoor exhibition features large models including airplanes, propellers, airboats and more as well as rest areas. The special exhibition hall displays the work of various contest winners as well as rare products. The permanent exhibition hall offers approximately 4,200 works from 322 subjects in four different fields. The observatory hall in a dome-shaped structure has a 70-millimeter-long astro-vision as well as a planetarium. Various programs are offered including HAM radio, education and experience class, model plane class, and computer class, as well as other science education programs and events.

Chondak Sanori (촌닭산오리)

5.2Km    2024-02-15

168 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Chondak Sanori is a Korean restaurant specializing in duck dishes. One of their popular menu items is ori roseu (grilled duck), a dish featuring seasoned duck meat grilled on a pan. This dish is renowned for its tender and savory taste without any gamey smell, making it consistently appealing to diners. When you order ori roseu, it is accompanied by a spicy oritang (duck soup), offering a balanced meal that isn't overly rich, allowing guests to savor duck cuisine without feeling too heavy.

Yurim Park (유림공원)

Yurim Park (유림공원)

5.3Km    2024-11-08

27 Eoeun-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Yurim Park is situated along the Gapcheon Riverside in Yuseong, Daejeon. The park is graced with blooming cherry blossoms in spring, and it hosts a lively chrysanthemum festival in autumn. The park features a small pond resembling the Korean peninsula, adorned with a traditional Korean water mill, lotuses, and a pavilion. The diverse amenities of the park, such as a lawn with an outdoor stage and a small library, make the visit more enjoyable.

Yuseong Jazz & Beer Festa (유성 재즈&맥주페스타)

Yuseong Jazz & Beer Festa (유성 재즈&맥주페스타)

5.3Km    2024-08-09

27 Eoeun-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-2072

A summer festival that represents Yuseong, the Yuseong Jazz & Beer Festa is a classy cultural event that involves jazz music and craft beer. Attendees can taste quality craft beef from all over the country while enjoy live jazz performances.

Oesik (외식)

5.3Km    2024-02-15

435-9 Daejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Oesik is a Korean restaurant that specializes in grilled Korean beef and pork. Among their highlighted menu items are dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi) and seokgalbi jeongsik (stone-grilled galbi set menu) lunch special. Additionally, they offer delectable choices like hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). The seokgalbi jeongsik is particularly popular as it allows customers to savor both dwaeji galbi and sot bap (pot rice) in a single meal.

Homeplus Stores - Yuseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 유성)

Homeplus Stores - Yuseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 유성)

5.4Km    2024-04-22

502, Hanbat-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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