Buchu Haemul Kalguksu Sikdang (부추해물칼국수식당)

13.0Km 2024-02-15

31 Sintanjin-ro 804beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Buchu Haemul Kalguksu Sikdang is a restaurant famous for its buchu haemul kalguksu (noodle soup with chives and seafood). The dish features a broth that is simmered for two hours using chicken and vegetables. Generous amounts of daily-caught fresh clams and plenty of chives are then added, creating a clean and exceptionally tasty soup. Thanks to its refreshing taste, it is also popular as a hangover remedy. Pairing it with jjukkumi (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus) is highly recommended.

Hotel The H (호텔 더 에이치(Hotel The H))

13.1Km 2024-12-22

58 , Sintanjindong-ro 23beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-932-0005

Hotel The H is a business hotel close to Sintanjin station in Daejeon, Chungcheongnam-do, offering quality services and reasonable prices. The pent rooms are equipped with barbecue, campfire, and cooking facilities, as well as a private terrace and swimming pool - making them ideal for parties and family gatherings. Some rooms are equipped with disabled toilets. Free breakfast is served at the 1st floor cafe, and there is a business center with shared PCs and printers. Geumgang Lohas Eco Park is a pleasant 20-minute walk away.

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

13.2Km 2024-02-15

226 Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Jeongjanamu Garden is a restaurant that serves traditional Korean homestyle meals. When ordering the signature dish cheonggukjang ssambap (rich soybean paste stew, leaf wraps and rice), customers are served with cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), and nine varieties of side dishes. Diners can enjoy a Korean dining experience by wrapping rice and side dishes in fresh leafy greens and savoring a spoonful of the hearty cheonggukjang. Additionally, the restaurant offers grilled Korean beef and pork.

Sikjangsan Cultural Park (Sunrise Observatory) (식장산 문화공원(해돋이전망대))

13.4Km 2023-02-09

32-834, Secheongongwon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Sikjangsan (623.6 meters) is a mountain spanning three regions - Dong-gu of Daejeon, Gunbuk-myeon and Gunseo-myeon of Okcheon-gun. As the tallest peak in the city located in the southeastern part of Dong-gu, Daejeon, it stands proudly next to great mountains in neighboring regions such as Seodaesan, the tallest peak in Chungcheongnam-do (904 meters), and Daeseongsan, the tallest in Okcheon (705 meters). Home of a 4.82 million-square-meter large, natural ecosystem preservation forest designated by the city, Sikjangsan is an ecological repository featuring plants of 224 species, 45 varieties, 187 genera, and 78 families; 45 kinds of mammals such as roe deer, squirrels, wildcats, raccoons and bats; over 100 types of birds; reptiles; and amphibians.
Sikjangsan Cultural Park is an ecological park that continues from Secheon Park to Sikjangsan Sunrise Observatory. The cultural park was established at the peak of the mountain, which had been regarded as one of the best nightscape viewpoints in Daejeon. A traditional tower built inside the cultural park adds a sense of classical dignity. An observatory from which the entire city can be seen in a single view is also located here. People of all ages and genders visit the tower and observatory to enjoy the expansive view of Daejeon.

Galbat Sikdang (갈밭식당)

13.4Km 2024-02-15

1553 Daecheonghosu-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Galbat Sikdang, situated along the shores of Daecheonghosu Lake, specializes in freshwater fish cuisine. They offer maeuntang (spicy fish stew) featuring freshwater fish such as mandarin fish, eel, trout, and catfish, along with various types of sliced raw fish and grilled fish. Maeuntang is prepared with a secret homemade sauce and a variety of vegetables, specifically chosen to neutralize the fishy taste of the freshwater fish. Visitors can enjoy their meals while taking in the scenic views of Daecheongho Lake and its surroundings.

Place Flora (플레이스플로라)

13.4Km 2024-02-15

57-54 Hoenam-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Place Flora is a dining café featuring a greenhouse made of glass. Functioning as both a café and an Italian restaurant, it offers a range of dining options including margherita pizza, pasta, and risotto, along with a variety of beverage choices. Located near Daecheong Dam, the café boasts beautiful scenery, making it an ideal spot for a drive and a relaxing meal.

Geumgang Recreational Forest (Arboretum, Forest Museum) (금강자연휴양림(금강수목원,산림박물관))

13.6Km 2025-05-20

110, Sallimbangmulgwan-gil, Sejong-si
+82-41-635-7400

Along the river from Gongju toward Daejeon there is Geumgang River to the right. Following this river, there is a red arch-shaped bridge on the right called Bultigyo Bridge. Geumgang Recreational Forest, a large and well-organized forest, is located on the other side of this bridge. In the past, this remote village can only be reached by boat. In 1994, the Chungnam Forest Environment Research Institute moved to this area and designated the well-preserved dense forest as Geumgang Recreational Forest, and the Forest Museum opened in October 1997. Geumgang Recreational Forest is different from other recreational forests. Rather than a dense forest with a trail, this forest has a variety of attractions such as the Forest Museum, an arboretum, greenhouse, pond, and wildlife park scattered on well-maintained roads, giving the impression of a city park.

Gyeryong Musangsa Temple (무상사(계룡))

13.8Km 2023-04-13

129, Hyangjeoksan-gil, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-841-6084

Musangsa Temple is an international Zen Temple exclusively for foreigners. The temple aims at promoting Korean Zen Buddhism among foreign monks and nuns while encouraging non-Buddhist priests and religious leaders to experience Zen. Twice a year (once in the summer and once in the winter) a 3-month program is held for foreign monks and nuns to come and practice Ganhwaseon, a type of Zen Buddhism. Travelers and other foreigners are also welcome to participate in shortened versions of the program, which are typically one week in length. During meditation/program periods, public visits are limited. The temple’s yearly schedule is divided into three sections with the last section providing various events and programs including weekend events and workshops. The temple also offers temple stay and other programs run in both Korean and English.

Kong Daebak (콩대박)

13.8Km 2025-05-20

9 Daebak-gil, Geumnam-myeon, Sejong-si

Kong Daebak is a restaurant specializing in soybean-based dishes. There are two menu options: kongseobang bapsang and konggaksi bapsang. Kongseobang bapsang includes dishes like doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), salad, kong jeon (soybean pancake), suyuk (boiled pork slices), mushroom dishes, jangajji (pickled vegetable), and dessert. Adding dishes like kkaennip jeon (pan-fried battered perilla leaves) and dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot) turns it into konggaksi bapsang. Since the food is prepared on the same day, advance reservations are essential.

Gapsa Temple (갑사)

14.1Km 2021-12-17

567-3, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-857-8981

Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the early Baekje Period. The temple's beauty allowed it to escape destruction many times, but it was ultimately burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The current structures were built in 1604. Nearby attractions include Yongmunpokpo Falls, Sujeongbong Peak, and Cheonjinbotab Pagoda.

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