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Daejeon National Cemetery Patrotic Footpath (국립대전현충원 보훈둘레길)

Daejeon National Cemetery Patrotic Footpath (국립대전현충원 보훈둘레길)

3.7Km    27063     2021-08-18

251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-718-7114

Daejeon National Cemetery covers a vast area of land spanning 330,000 ㎡. The cemetery is comprised of graves for the deceased patriots, men of national merit, generals, officers, soldiers, and more. Major facilities include the Memorial Tower and Memorial Gate for paying reverence to the deceased patriots, Patriotic Spirit Exhibition Center displaying photos and articles left by the deceased, and an outdoor exhibition space, where military battle equipment is on display. Other facilities within the cemetery grounds include fountains, statues, sculptures, pavilions, and Hyeonchungji Pond, a man-made pond in the shape of the Korean peninsula. In particular, the memorial site's Patriotic Footpath serves as a great walking path for those who seek to tour the nearby areas on foot. There are a total of seven walking trails that pass by beautiful and meaningful attractions.

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

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

3.7Km    0     2024-04-22

206, Bugyuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Pungjeon Samgyetang Dunsan Branch (풍전삼계탕둔산점 )

3.8Km    4     2024-02-15

2F, 37 Dunsan-ro 73beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Pungjeon Samgyetang specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a Korean nutritious food. The signature dish is samgyetang made with young chicken filled with sweet rice, ginseng, jujubes, and chestnuts, slowly cooked to perfection. The dish is served in a hot pot to retain heat, allowing it to be enjoyed warm for an extended period. Additionally, the generous haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake) and dotorimung muchim (acorn jelly salad) are also special treats.

Goodmorning Residence Hotel Hue [Korea Quality] / 굿모닝레지던스호텔휴 [한국관광 품질인증]

Goodmorning Residence Hotel Hue [Korea Quality] / 굿모닝레지던스호텔휴 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.8Km    5087     2020-09-09

21, Dunsan-ro 73beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-489-4000

Good Morning Residence Hotel Hue is like a guesthouse with hotel services. There are various types of rooms that suit the needs of both tourists and business travelers. The Standard Room is like a studio room with small kitchen, home appliances, and some office supplies. The hotel also has a seminar room and a fitness gym. There are safe deposit boxes at the front desk for the guests to store their valuables. There is also a shared desktop computer in the lobby, which is connected to the parking tower and the hotel's Italian restaurant. There is a 24-hour convenience store on the first floor. Located in Dunsan-dong, one of the downtown areas of Daejeon, the hotel is very close to a number of government offices such as City Hall, Office of Education, and Court. Nearby tourist destinations include Hanbat Arboretum, Daejeon Museum of Art, and Lee Ungno Museum, which are all located in the downtown area.

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

3.8Km    30886     2019-03-18

80-67, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1000

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 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 a total of 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.

Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.

Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

Guibin Dolsotbap (귀빈돌솥밥)

4.0Km    35992     2024-03-04

21 Mannyeon-ro 68beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
042-488-3340

Guibin Dolsotbap is a Korean restaurant located near the Daejeon Arts Center. Their signature dish is dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice), served with a generous spread of around 20 different types of vegetables and side dishes, allowing diners to enjoy a satisfying meal. The cuisine is generally characterized by its healthy approach without overly strong seasoning. Mixing the salad side dishes and dolsotbap with the red chili paste sauce enhances the overall flavor.

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

4.0Km    45264     2022-08-31

481, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-601-7979

The National Science Museum collects and exhibits various scientific materials. The outdoor exhibition features large models including airplanes, propellers, airboats and more as well as rest areas. The special exhibition hall displays the work of various contest winners as well as rare products. The permanent exhibition hall offers approximately 4,200 works from 322 subjects in four different fields. The observatory hall in a dome-shaped structure has a 70-millimeter-long astro-vision as well as a planetarium. Various programs are offered including HAM radio, education and experience class, model plane class, and computer class, as well as other science education programs and events.

Gana Shabu Shabu (가나샤브샤브)

Gana Shabu Shabu (가나샤브샤브)

4.0Km    3816     2024-02-13

49 Sinseong-ro 84beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gana Shabu Shabu is a renowned restaurant for hanu shabu shabu (Korean beef shabu-shabu). Shabu-shabu is a dish where thinly sliced beef and a variety of vegetables are parboiled in a boiling broth and dipped in a savory sauce. Their signature dish is the odorless and tender hanu shabu shabu, enhanced with chewy noodles made from domestic wheat, stimulating the palate. The yeongyang juk (nutritious porridge) served at the end of the meal is also a special treat.

Bibimga (비빔가)

Bibimga (비빔가)

4.1Km    3318     2024-03-20

41 Sinseong-ro 84beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Bibimga is a Korean restaurant specializing in various bibimbap dishes. Alongside the classic Jeonju bibimbap, they offer creative variations with ingredients like yukhoe (beef tartare), ginseng, and octopus. Each bibimbap is crafted with an array of fresh vegetables, mixed with red chili paste, and finished with a drizzle of freshly squeezed sesame oil, resulting in a delightful flavor. The menu also features yukhoe and sogalbi jjim (braised galbi).

Mobap (모밥)

4.1Km    3918     2024-03-20

20 Sinseong-ro 61beon an-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Mobap is a Korean table d'hote restaurant that serves a hearty traditional set meal. The signature dish is the mobap jeongsik (cast-iron pot set menu), which includes sticky and sweet rice cooked in an cast-iron pot, accompanied by over 10 kinds of side dishes, suyuk (boiled pork slices), fish, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Set in a remodeled hanok, this restaurant is popular for offering a satisfying and hearty experience of Korean home-cooked meals.