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Hanbat Arboretum (한밭수목원)

14.4Km    2022-12-26

169, Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-270-8474

Hanbat Arboretum, linked with the Government Complex-Daejeon and Science Park, is the largest man-made urban arboretum in Korea. It serves multiple purposes: a reservoir of genetically diverse foliage, an eco-learning center for students, and a recreational area where people can relax and pass the time in the peaceful embrace of nature. The arboretum, standing on a lot measuring 387,000 square meters, is divided into three sections. The West Garden and Nammun Square opened on April 28th, 2005. The East Garden opened on May 9th, 2009, and consists of 19 uniquely themed parks, including the Magnolia Garden, Medicinal Herbs Garden, Rock Garden, and Fruit Garden.

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

14.5Km    2025-04-29

대전광역시 서구 둔산대로 181 (만년동)

Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

14.5Km    2025-05-20

262-6, Wonhapgang 1-gil, Yeondong-myeon, Sejong
+82-44-330-5832

Registered as Cultural Heritage Material, Haposeowon Confucian Academy is where the spiritual tablet of An Hyang, a respected scholar during the Goryeo period, is enshrined. The academy was founded in 1716 by the scholar's descendants, who held regular memorial services until a royal order to close down most seowon institutions was made in the late Joseon dynasty. In 1949, Haposeowon Confucian Academy was rebuilt as an affiliated institution with the consent of 218 local Confucian schools nationwide.

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

14.5Km    2025-10-23

80-67 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1200

The Currency Museum of Korea, established in 1988, is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features about 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials. Additionally, there is an experiential space where visitors can learn about the currency production process and its historical significance, providing significant educational benefits.

Leeungno Museum (이응노 미술관)

Leeungno Museum (이응노 미술관)

14.5Km    2025-10-23

157 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Leeungno Museum, opened in May 2007, commemorates the life and work of the artist Goam Lee Ungno (1904-1989), who devoted his whole life to the modernization and globalization of Korean tradition through architecture. The museum consists of one basement floor and two ground floors designed by French architect Laurent Beaudouin. Various art works from reliefs to paintings can be found throughout the museum.

Himart - Bunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 분평점)

Himart - Bunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 분평점)

14.6Km    2024-06-26

1120, 1sunhwan-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Daejeon EXPO Plaza (엑스포시민광장)

14.6Km    2025-10-23

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.

Daejeon Museum of Art (대전시립미술관)

14.6Km    2025-10-23

155 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Daejeon Museum of Art offers visitors the chance to appreciate contemporary Korean artworks. It includes exhibition halls, a storage facility, an outdoor garden, a lounge, and a gift shop. The collection features paintings, sculptures, photographs, and crafts. Its exhibitions range from permanent collections, storage displays, and contemporary art showcases. It also offers hands-on activity programs, such as printmaking, folk painting, Korean paper art, traditional dyeing, embroidery crafts, and pen drawing.

Cheollijip (천리집)

14.7Km    2024-02-13

127 Sinseongnam-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Cheollijip is a local favorite, renowned for its sundae dishes. The restaurant's signature menu item is sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup). It features a savory broth with house-made sundae, generously stuffed with a variety of ingredients, and pork offals, all simmered together to perfection. Traditionally served mixed with rice, this hearty dish offers a unique and satisfying flavor. Cheonlijip opens its doors early in the morning, and it's not uncommon to see customers lining up even in the early hours.

Pungnyeon Samgyetang (풍년삼계탕)

14.7Km    2024-02-15

407 Gyejok-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Pungnyeon Samgyetang is a Korean restaurant situated near the Terminal Complex in Dong-gu, Daejeon. Specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), it is renowned as a nutritious dish in Korean cuisine. A distinctive feature of their service is the presentation of the food in a hot pot, ensuring warmth until the last bite. The addition of a layer of porridge underneath the chicken enhances the heartiness of this fulfilling meal.