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Daejeon EXPO Plaza (엑스포시민광장)

3.6Km    2023-06-10

169 , Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Expo Citizen Plaza is a space for visitors to enjoy tourism, cultural life, leisure, and leisure sports. In the square, there is the Hanbat Arboretum. In addition, visitors can participate in or watch various events at an outdoor performance hall with moving shade for the first time in Korea. Well-maintained bike paths and central squares are great for cycling or inline skating. At sunset, the landscape lights of the Expo Bridge light up, so taking a commemorative photo is recommended. There are shops and cafes in the management building of the square where the fountain is installed, so it is perfect for enjoying snacks or light drinks.

Olive Young - Daejeon Mokwon Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대전목원대 [사후면세점])

3.6Km    2024-04-22

FM Prime 4-cha, 11, Doanbuk-ro 93beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Gangnam Myeonok Dunsan Branch (강남면옥 둔산점)

3.7Km    2024-02-15

15 Dunsan-ro 123beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Gangnam Myeonok, located near Daejeon City Hall, is a renowned galbi restaurant. The most popular dishes are sogalbijjim (braised galbi) and galbitang (galbi soup), known for extremely tender meat that effortlessly melts in your mouth. Enjoying these rich galbi in combination with tangy naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) elevates the meal into a unique delicacy. Additionally, hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), topped with a distinctive sauce and complemented with ganjaemi hoe muchim (spicy raw red stingray salad), offers a delightful taste experience.

Daejeon Expo Park (대전엑스포과학공원)

3.7Km    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.

Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show(대전시립연정국악단 토요국악)

3.7Km    2025-04-29

대전광역시 서구 둔산대로 181 (만년동)

Ganamji (가남지)

3.7Km    2024-03-04

588 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-861-7557

Ganamji is an Asian cuisine restaurant located within the Daedeok Research Complex. Specializing in Vietnamese cuisine as its main offering, it also features a variety of Southeast Asian dishes from Thailand, southern China, and other regions, depending on the season. The signature dishes include ssalguksu (rice noodles) and pineapple bokkeumbap (pineapple fried rice). Known for its generous portions and quality ingredients, it enjoys popularity among locals.

Daeseon Kalguksu Dunsan Main Store (대선칼국수 둔산본점)

3.8Km    2024-02-15

2F, 28 Dunsanjung-ro 40beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Daeseon Kalguksu, established in 1954, is a kalguksu (noodle soup) specialty restaurant renowned for its traditional flavors. Their signature dish, Daeseon Kalguksu, is made by adding noodles to a rich broth boiled with clams and topped with crown daisy and perilla seed powder, creating a deep and savory taste. Another key to their success is the bibim guksu (spicy noodles), which consists of noodles mixed with sesame oil and homemade red chili paste. Additionally, their tender and juicy suyuk (boiled pork slices) is also popular among customers.

Daejeon Natural Heritage Center (천연기념물센터 (대전))

3.8Km    2025-01-14

927, Yudeung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-610-7610

The Natural Heritage Center was established to help visitors learn about the value and importance of natural heritages through exhibitions and education on the methodical study of natural heritages. Fossils of dinosaur eggs and footprints along with animal and plant specimens and many other natural heritages are on display. With the guide of professional researchers, young visitors can learn more about natural heritages through hands-on activities, video education and many other experiential programs that are only provided at the Natural Heritage Center.

The center is developing more exhibitions through academic exchanges with UNESCO and various international organizations specializing in natural heritages.

Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)

3.9Km    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 Science Festival (대전사이언스페스티벌)

3.9Km    2022-10-24

87, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-250-1452

Daejeon Science Festival takes place in the heart of Korea's science and information technology hub. The festival provides a chance for visitors to experience advanced technology as well as increase their imagination. In addition to science, the festival also includes elements from the field of literature for a well-rounded chance to learn and explore. Children will especially love the many hands-on activities available during the festival.