Geumgang Recreational Forest (Arboretum, Forest Museum) (금강자연휴양림(금강수목원,산림박물관))
15.6Km 2025-05-20
110, Sallimbangmulgwan-gil, Sejong-si
+82-41-635-7400
Along the river from Gongju toward Daejeon there is Geumgang River to the right. Following this river, there is a red arch-shaped bridge on the right called Bultigyo Bridge. Geumgang Recreational Forest, a large and well-organized forest, is located on the other side of this bridge. In the past, this remote village can only be reached by boat. In 1994, the Chungnam Forest Environment Research Institute moved to this area and designated the well-preserved dense forest as Geumgang Recreational Forest, and the Forest Museum opened in October 1997. Geumgang Recreational Forest is different from other recreational forests. Rather than a dense forest with a trail, this forest has a variety of attractions such as the Forest Museum, an arboretum, greenhouse, pond, and wildlife park scattered on well-maintained roads, giving the impression of a city park.
E-An Land (이안숲속)
16.1Km 2020-04-24
25, Sumogwon-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-855-2008
E-An Land Forest was established in 1999 when 1,836 arbor species and 1,418 herb species were planted on a land area of 1,118 hectares. The forest features a tropical garden and various other exhibition gardens, as well as thematic spaces like the Haneul Maru. The forest was finally completed in 2006. Inside the arboretum, there are various things to see such as the herb village, parakeet exhibitions, a pine tree garden, and man-made cave. There is also a mini golf course and an outdoor swimming pool. Visitors can also use the onsite pensions and the auto camping site for accommodation, making the E-An Land Forest a great place for family and group visitors.
Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)
16.1Km 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.
Place Flora (플레이스플로라)
16.3Km 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.
Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)
16.3Km 2022-12-26
San 1-1, Sangso-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-251-4771
Sangso-dong Forest Park is located at the point where the foothills of Maninsan Mountain and Sikjangsan Mountain meet. The road to the park is beautifully lined with sycamore trees. The park offers various facilities for enjoying nature and in particular, the stone pagodas placed throughout the park are a must-see. Visitors can stack their own rocks and make wishes relating to family, health, relationships, and more. The park is great for walks, hikes, or even just to relax as wild flowers bloom all throughout spring to fall.
Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
16.9Km 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.
Sintan Myounog (신탄면옥)
16.9Km 2024-02-15
74 Deogambuk-ro 104beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
Sintan Myounog, situated near KTX Sintanjin Station, is a Korean restaurant celebrated for its Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). This dish stands out for its unique beef broth, which is blended with dongchimi (radish water kimchi) to yield a savory umami flavor. In addition to naengmyeon, the restaurant also serves other popular Korean dishes, including dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi) and galbitang (galbi soup). The combination of sweet galbi with the tangy naengmyeon provides a diverse and satisfying culinary experience.
Myeongrjaegotaek (논산 명재고택)
17.1Km 2024-12-23
50 , Noseongsanseong-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-735-1215
Myeongjae Old House in Nonsan, Chungcheonbuk-do, was the house of Yun Jeung, a Joseon scholar of King Sukjong’s time. The house stands open to the village without a tall gate or fence, and consists of a sarangchae (men’s house) and gotganchae (storehouse) arranged protectively around the anchae (women’s house). The sarangchae has three guest rooms and a porch offering scenic views. Bathrooms and toilets are modern and clean. There is a thatched outbuilding with sound equipment and a beam projector for meetings. Cultural experience programs offered include traditional Korean music, a tea ceremony, and natural dyeing.
Maninsan Recreational Forest (만인산 자연휴양림)
17.3Km 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.
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