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Hongkong Samgyeopsal (홍콩삼겹살)

18.6Km    2024-02-15

11 Gyejoksan-ro 81beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Hongkong Samgyeopsal, situated in the Songchon-dong Food Street, is a restaurant that specializes in samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly). Their signature offering is saeng samgyeopsal, which is grilled pork belly cooked over charcoal. They pride themselves on serving unfrozen raw meat, ensuring that the samgyeopsal retains its tenderness and juiciness. Another popular dish at this restaurant is their chondwaeji jjigae, a pork jjigae prepared with kimchi.

Lien Chun (리엔춘)

18.6Km    2024-02-15

1F, 11 Gyejoksan-ro 81beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Situated in the Songchon-dong Food Street of Daejeon, Lien Chun is a Chinese cuisine restaurant that has gained popularity among locals. The restaurant is particularly renowned for its tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), and it offers a variety of takes on this classic dish. These include the traditional tangsuyuk, nunkkot tangsuyuk (bite-sized deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), sukju tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork and mung-bean sprouts with sweet and sour sauce), and Sacheon tangsuyuk (Sichuan deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce). These dishes are further enhanced when enjoyed alongside other favorites like jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup).

Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

18.7Km    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.

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang (녹원간장게장)

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang (녹원간장게장)

18.7Km    2024-03-20

544 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang is a ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) specialty restaurant situated near the National Science Museum in Daejeon. Their standout offering is ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu). This dish, created by marinating blue crabs in soy sauce, is renowned for its rich aroma and flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with rice, earning it the playful nickname "Bap-doduk (rice thief)," as it tempts diners to finish an entire bowl of rice with ease.

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

18.8Km    2024-04-23

219-39 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-323-8800

Solomon Law Park is a theme park operated by the Ministry of Justice, offering an experiential legal education. Visitors can learn about and experience the law in an easy and entertaining way. The Law Experience Center provides opportunities to experience legislation, investigation, courtrooms, and prisons. The park includes a Law Playground, as well as amenities like a leisure area and a convenience store.

Korean Natural History Museum (한국자연사박물관)

Korean Natural History Museum (한국자연사박물관)

18.8Km    2025-02-04

49-25 Imgeumbong-gil, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Korean Natural History Museum showcases Korea's plants, animals, insects, and rocks. It includes exhibition halls, a café, and a theater. The main attractions are the massive dinosaur fossils and replicas. Visitors can also explore natural rocks, minerals, and gemstones from the Korean Peninsula, as well as various fossils and mummies from different eras. Hands-on activities include creating imaginary dinosaurs and making bracelets with gemstones. 

Lotte Mart - Noeun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 노은점 [사후면세점])

Lotte Mart - Noeun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 노은점 [사후면세점])

18.8Km    2024-04-22

206, Bugyuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Geumsan Wonjo Kim Jeongi Samgyetang (금산원조김정이삼계탕)

18.8Km    2024-12-27

충청남도 금산군 금산읍 인삼약초로 33
041-752-2678

This restaurant serves samgyetang made with ginseng purchased directly from Geumsan Ginseng Market. Made by simmering chicken with dried jujube, cheongung (cnidium), and other ingredients for an hour, this chicken soup has a large following among not only the locals but also the merchants and customers that visit the Geumsan Ginseng Market. You can also try samgyetang, made with other ingredients, such as abalone, shingled hedgehog, and cordyceps.

Daejeon Hoedeok Dongchundang Park (대전 회덕 동춘당 공원)

Daejeon Hoedeok Dongchundang Park (대전 회덕 동춘당 공원)

18.8Km    2022-12-26

80, Dongchundang-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-608-6574

Dongchundang Park was once the residence of Song Jung-gil, a noted scholar during the Joseon dynasty. Dongchundang Residential Compound (Treasure) has kept some of its original features including its three ponds, pavilions, old swings, and the nameplate written by Uam Song Si-yeol in 1678 in honor of Song Jung-gil. Today, the park is the main venue of the annual Dongchundang Culture Festival along with other local festivals.

Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

18.9Km    2024-08-22

24 Insamnyakcho-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-3219

Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea, holding 80% of the nation’s ginseng trade. Along with its enormous ginseng industry, Geumsan is also rising as the largest herbal medicine market in the country. The Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market is a traditional market with a long-standing history, offering a variety of health products at its international market, Susam Center, Ginseng Medicinal Market, and shopping center. Merchants and consumers from all over the country gather at the Geumsan Market on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month starting early in the morning.