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Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

11.1Km    2020-03-16

462, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-2570

Located in the east valley of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju, Donghaksa Temple is the first and the oldest existing academic institute for female monks. Home to about 150 monks who study and practice Buddhism, the temple is the most visited spot on all of Gyerongsan Mountain due to its history, convenient location, and visitor facilities.

The elegant structure of the temple is x_heighted by the majestic view of Munpilbong Peak to its front. In the spring, many visitors come to the temple to see the cherry blossom tunnel, a 3 kilometer pathway from Bakjeongja three-way intersection to Donghaksa Temple. Every year since 1993 the temple has also been the venue of the Donghaksa Spring Flower Festival.

Chondak Sanori (촌닭산오리)

11.2Km    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.

Homeplus - Daejeon Gao Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 대전가오)

11.3Km    2024-04-23

72, Euneosong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road (대청호오백리길)

11.4Km    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.

Sintan Myounog (신탄면옥)

11.8Km    2024-02-15

74 Deogambuk-ro 104beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Sintan Myounog, situated near KTX Sintanjin Station, is a Korean restaurant celebrated for its Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). This dish stands out for its unique beef broth, which is blended with dongchimi (radish water kimchi) to yield a savory umami flavor. In addition to naengmyeon, the restaurant also serves other popular Korean dishes, including dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi) and galbitang (galbi soup). The combination of sweet galbi with the tangy naengmyeon provides a diverse and satisfying culinary experience.

Homeplus - Gyeryong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 계룡)

11.9Km    2024-04-27

304, Gyeryongdae-ro, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Daejeon Pet Park (대전반려동물공원)

12.1Km    2024-10-29

7 Geumgo-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gyeryongsan Ceramics Village (계룡산도예촌)

12.2Km    2025-02-04

71-25 Doyechon-gil, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gyeryongsan Ceramics Village is a traditional pottery community formed by potters on the northern slopes of Gyeryongsan Mountain. It is home to the kiln site where Gyeryongsan iron-underglaze buncheong ware, unique to this area, was produced. The village also features a pottery culture center, an exhibition hall, a shop, a workshop, and a gallery café. Visitors can purchase distinctive works created by artists and enjoy hands-on activities like coiling, using a spinning wheel, and painting pottery.

Byeolcheonji Sikdang (별천지식당)

12.5Km    2024-02-15

29 Sanseo-ro 1659beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Byeolcheonji Sikdang is a Korean nutritious food restaurant renowned for its specialization in baeksuk (whole chicken soup). Their standout dish is oribaeksuk (whole duck soup), meticulously prepared with cordyceps and a blend of traditional medicinal herbs to enrich both its flavor and health benefits. Additionally, the restaurant is acclaimed for its baeksuk made with native chicken and galbi tang (galbi soup). Set next to a serene pond, Byeolcheonji Sikdang provides a peaceful atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals.

Sindo-ri Hanuchon (신도리한우촌)

12.5Km    2021-03-20

4-57, Beonyeong, 11-gil, Eomsa-myeon, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-841-5060

A restaurant run for 35 years by a representative of fermented dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef.