Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)

13.1Km 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.

World Science Culture Forum (세계과학문화포럼)

13.1Km 2025-03-19

107 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-719-8043

The World Science Culture Forum is an open event to promote the discussion around science and its impact on culture and the greater community.

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang (녹원간장게장)

13.2Km 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.

Daejeon Expo Park (대전엑스포과학공원)

13.3Km 2025-10-23

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, and a water plaza with a musical fountain. At night, a fabulous media facade and special lighting effects create an awesome scene against the backdrop of Hanbit Tower.

Eunhye Sikdang (은혜식당)

13.3Km 2024-02-29

11 Hanbat-daero 1159beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
042-625-5248

Eunhye Sikdang, opened in 1992, is renowned for its braised fish dishes. The signature menu item is galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish). Staying true to tradition, the dish is prepared by simmering cutlassfish with radish and a special seasoning sauce until tender, eliminating any fishy taste and adding a spicy kick. In addition to the galchi jorim, the restaurant offers a variety of Korean set menu, making it a popular choice among locals.

Gugu Jeonbok Samgyetang (구구전복삼계탕)

13.3Km 2024-02-15

2 Biraeseo-ro 81beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
042-623-9952

Gugu Jeonbok Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a traditional Korean nutritious dish. Their signature offering is a unique version of samgyetang that includes abalone and shingled hedgehog mushrooms. The nurungji (scorched rice) served alongside is also a delicacy. In addition to that, they offer origui (grilled duck), ori jumulleok (spicy stir-fried marinated duck), and abalone dishes. Renowned for their rich flavors, these dishes are popularly believed to help recover health, especially during the summer heat.

Himart - Yongjeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 용전점)

13.6Km 2024-04-19

1262, Hanbat-daero, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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Place Flora (플레이스플로라)

13.6Km 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.

Daejeon Natural Heritage Center (천연기념물센터 (대전))

13.6Km 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.

Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science (대전신세계 Art & Science)

13.6Km 2023-02-09

1, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science is a culture and art complex containing cultural and art contents and the identity of Daejeon as the science capital of Korea. It was designed by a consortium of the Shinsegae Group and Kyeryong Construction Industrial and was built with five underground floors and 43 ground floors over a section of the Expo Science Park site. The complex consists of Podium (department store building) and Tower. As you can see from its name, "Art & Science," it offers diverse contents that combine Shinsegae's unique culture and art as well as future science and technology, from "Shinsegae Nexperium," a science museum designed together with professors from KAIST and "Sports Monster," the first indoor sports theme park in the region, to an aquarium with a 4,200t tank that utilizes digital media and a rooftop garden with a panoramic view of Gapcheon Stream. All of these contents that were not able to be experienced in the past attract young visitors in their 20s and 30s. In addition, it introduces exhibits of famous galleries and seeks the growth of Daejeon culture and arts through collaboration with local artists.

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