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Hongcheon Sikdang (홍천식당)

13.9Km    2024-02-15

8 Gyeryong-ro 74beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hongcheon Sikdang, a revered restaurant with a 30-year history, is renowned for its bean sprout rice. Among their signature offerings are kongnamul bibimbap (bean sprouts bibimbap), a vibrant mix of fresh bean sprouts and spicy soy sauce, and kongnamul haejangguk (bean sprout hangover soup) known for its light, refreshing broth. The soup, brimming with bean sprouts, is an ideal remedy for hangovers. Complementing these dishes, the young summer radish kimchi served as a standard side dish is sure to stimulate your appetite. Conveniently open 24 hours a day, the restaurant provides an excellent dining option for visitors to the nearby Yuseong Hot Springs, perfect for a relaxing soak.

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

14.0Km    2024-02-26

226, Sangjung-gil, Gunseo-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails is lush with acacia trees, which are in full bloom in May. Another sight that should not be missed is the fog shrouding the foot of the mountain in spring and fall. 

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

14.0Km    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.

Himart - Yucheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 유천점)

Himart - Yucheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 유천점)

14.0Km    2024-04-22

1538, Gyebaek-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

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Wando Susan (완도회수산)

14.1Km    2024-02-13

10 Banseok-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Wando Susan is a seafood specialty restaurant acclaimed for its fresh hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish). The establishment provides an array of course menu and a la carte options. The hwareohoe course features locally sourced fish, including flatfish and rockfish, accompanied by side dishes, fresh vegetables for wraps, and various other delectable offerings. A la carte items, such as butter-grilled abalone, spicy altang (spicy fish roe soup), and chobap (sushi), are also popular. 

Banseok Hanuchon (반석 한우촌)

14.1Km    2024-02-13

56 Banseok-ro 12beonan-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Banseok Hanuchon is a restaurant specializing in hanu (Korean beef), renowned for its tender texture. The menu boasts a variety of cuts, including sirloin,  chuck flap tail, thin skirt, and inside skirt. At an affordable price, customers can enjoy a hearty meal with a variety of fresh vegetables for wraps and diverse side dishes. Additionally, fresh yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef) and yukhoe (beef tartare) are available, and their galbitang (galbi soup) and bulgogi jeongol (bulgogi hot pot) stand out as popular choices.

Daejeon World Cup Stadium (대전월드컵경기장)

Daejeon World Cup Stadium (대전월드컵경기장)

14.3Km    2021-06-11

32, World Cup-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-610-2900

Daejeon World Cup Stadium is one of the stadiums where games were held during the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan. The stadium can accommodate up to 42,000 fans and is the first retractable roof stadium in Korea.

Lee Hwa Won Chinese Restaurant (이화원)

Lee Hwa Won Chinese Restaurant (이화원)

14.3Km    2024-03-04

32 World cup-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-823-0022

Lee Hwa Won is a Chinese cuisine restaurant established in 1998, located near the Daejeon World Cup Stadium. With a head chef who has experience working in hotels in China, diners can experience the authentic taste of Chinese cuisine. The signature dish is jjajangmyeon (black bean saouce noodles). In addition to that, various set menus and course meals are available.

Dongshin Susan (Daejeon) (동신수산(대전))

14.3Km    2024-02-14

12 Noeundong-ro 75beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Located near the Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Dongshin Susan is a destination for those who appreciate sliced raw fish and seafood. Its signature dish is the teukjeongsik (sliced raw fish special set menu), beginning with a warm serving of hot pumpkin porridge, followed by an assortment of appetizers. These appetizers offer guests a chance to sample a wide range of flavors. The highlight, the sliced raw fish, is known for its freshness and delightful chewy texture, with the variety of fish changing seasonally to ensure the best quality.

Hwang-injin Daegutang Daegujjim (황인진대구탕대구찜)

Hwang-injin Daegutang Daegujjim (황인진대구탕대구찜)

14.5Km    2024-07-17

1F, 73 Eungubinam-ro 7beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hwang-injin Daegutang Daegujjim is a haemuljjim (spicy braised seafood) specialty restaurant. Its signature dish is a daegujjim (braised codfish), featuring chewy, high-protein fresh codfish combined with bean sprouts, various vegetables, and seafood, all seasoned with a spicy sauce. The fresh ingredients like bean sprouts and water parsley add a refreshing taste to the daegujjim. The dish can be ordered in various sizes, depending on the number of diners. The restaurant also offers a special delicacy, daegu twigim (deep-fried codfish), which perfectly complements the spicy flavor of the daegujjim.