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Doan-dong Gamnamujip (도안동 감나무집)

Doan-dong Gamnamujip (도안동 감나무집)

15.6Km    2024-03-28

54 Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Doan-dong Gamnamujip, situated near Daedeok Techno Valley, stands out as a restaurant dedicated to duck dishes. Their diverse menu includes options like ori suyuk (boiled duck slices), nurungji baeksuk (whole chicken soup with scorched rice), and oritang (duck soup). Among these, the ori suyuk, celebrated for its tender texture and balanced fat content, holds particular popularity. Savoring it wrapped in lettuce with the accompanying seasoning sauce enhances the delightful experience.

Indy (인디)

Indy (인디)

15.6Km    2024-03-20

202, 32 Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Indy is an authentic Indian restaurant. The chef, with 15 years of experience in hotel kitchens, uses over 20 types of natural spices to flavor the dishes. Chicken makhni, known for its rich cream and butter taste, is the signature dish. Another popular item is the prawn chilli, featuring large shrimps in a spicy chili sauce. The warm nan bread and salads complement the curries perfectly. The restaurant also boasts stylish Indian-inspired decor.

Liwon (리원)

Liwon (리원)

15.6Km    2024-02-13

2F, 155 Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Liyuan is a Chinese restaurant where visitors can experience the cuisine of a professional chef with 30 years of experience. The main menu consists of various Chinese course dishes, starting with a naengchae (chilled salads), followed by dishes like gesal soup (crab soup), kkanpung saeu (sweet and spicy shrimp), yusanseul (stir-fried meat, seafood and vegetables), and gochu japchae (chili pepper japchae). The special feature of their jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) is the absence of artificial flavorings, resulting in a clean and rich taste.

Himart - Techno Valley Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 테크노밸리점)

Himart - Techno Valley Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 테크노밸리점)

15.6Km    2024-04-18

31, Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.8Km    2021-06-22

26-14, Im 3-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-0096

Donamseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1634, originally 1.5 kilometers away from its current location. It received a royal charter in 1660 and relocated to its current location in 1880 due to flooding problems. The academy's main gate, Ipdeokmun Gate, is made up of three entrance doors. Once inside, Yangseongdang Hall can be seen facing the main gate, with Eungdodang Hall to the left. Ancestral rites take place every February and August at Jungjeong Hall. Inside the academy is a shrine that houses the ancestral tablets of four prominent scholars who taught at this institution - Kim Jang-saeng, Kim jip, Song Jun-gil, and Song Si-yeol. Among the academies that served Kim Jang-saeng and his teachings, Donamseowon is considered the most important and influencial.

Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road (대청호오백리길)

Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road (대청호오백리길)

16.0Km    2021-06-04

34, Cheongaedong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-273-5550

Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road is a 220 kilometer walking path passing through the Daejeon (Dong-gu, Daedeok-gu) and Chungcheongbuk-do (Cheongwon, Okcheon, Boeun) areas. The road passes Daecheongho Lake, small streams, trekking roads, a forest trail, an old path, and much more. The "obaengni" (500-ri) from the name of the road comes from the distance from Seoul or Busan to Daecheongho Lake, which is 500-ri.

Several mountains at an altitude of 200-300 meters and lots of greenery surround Daecheongho Lake. The area also has a date course, a meditation course, a trekking course, a family trip course to experience rural culture and cultural exploration, a bike course and other themed courses. The road was awarded an Asian Townscape Award by the UN-Habitat Program.

Near the road are tourism attractions like the Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center, Daecheongho Sculpture Park, Daecheongho Art Museum, Daecheongho Natural Ecology Center and others. In addition, there are historic cultural tourism spots like Cheongwon Cheongnamdae, Munui Cultural Properities Site, Boeun Songnisan Mountain, Okcheon Dujunbong Peak, and the birthplace of Jeong Jiyong and Yuk Yeongsu.

Maninsan Recreational Forest (만인산 자연휴양림)

16.1Km    2023-02-09

106, Sannae-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Maninsan Recreational Forest sits on the border between Daejeon and Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is located approx. 17 kilometers away from Daejeon Station on National Route 17. It consists of Maninsan, the main peak, as well as Bongsuregol, Keunbaegol, and Jageunbaegol, and, because of its beautiful landscape, it even enshrined the figures of King Taejo and his princes during the Joseon Dynasty. Pure water constantly flows in the valleys and broadleaf trees form a thickly wooded forest. This recreational forest located close to the city has utilized natural ridges and is divided into the family recreation district, youth district, and picnic district to provide a pleasant resting area for citizens. Maninsan Service Area is a convenience facility of the recreational forest built with private capital in 1990 and, at the time of its construction, it utilized the natural valleys as they were without damaging any part of the forest. Decks were installed in the valleys, and the structure itself was built with one semi-underground floor and two ground floors. The main framework was made of reinforced concrete and wood was used as the primary material for construction. Also, a pond was created in front of the rest area to harmonize with the natural landscape. As a result, it is widely praised by experts as the most beautifully constructed rest area in Korea, and it is becoming a place that citizens frequently visit to relax. There are comfortable benches and resting spots situated throughout for visitors to relax while enjoying the views and, in particular, Manillugak is a symbolic recreational facility of Maninsan and a representative pavilion structure. It was built in the architectural style of Segeomjeong Pavilion located on Bugaksan in Seoul while employing reinforced concrete for the main framework. It applies a two-story, wooden tile roof to maintain as much beauty of Korean traditional architecture as possible with the consideration of maintenance.

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

16.2Km    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. 

Jangdong Forest Park (장동산림욕장)

Jangdong Forest Park (장동산림욕장)

16.2Km    2024-02-15

79-70 Sandi-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Jangdong Forest Park, a designated forest bathing area, is situated on Gyejoksan Mountain in Daejeon. This tranquil site is equipped with sports facilities, a swimming pool, and a lawn area. A unique attraction starting from the park is the Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail, where visitors can walk barefoot and enjoy the natural health benefits. Additionally, the park serves as a starting point for various hiking trails leading to the historical Gyejoksanseong Fortress, providing a range of trekking experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.

Geumnam Egret Habitat (금남 백로 서식지)

16.2Km    2022-08-25

45-13, Gamseong-gil, Geumnam-myeon, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-5833

The Egret Habitat in Gamgseong-ri covers a small mountain located in Yuseong-gu District. Existing since the Joseon dynasty era, the habitat is home to common herons and cattle egrets. Up to 5,000 birds have been observed at one time. The best time to visit the habitat and see the egrets is between April and May.