Geumnam Egret Habitat (금남 백로 서식지)

10.4Km 11857 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.

Gyeryongsan National Park (계룡산국립공원)

10.5Km 48858 2021-09-06

327-6, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-3002

Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across the cities of Daejeon, Gongju, and Nonsan in Chungcheongnam-do and was made a national park on December 31, 1968. The name of the mountain comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like a dragon wearing a chicken's crest on its head. The topographical features are what make this mountain stand out and its mysterious folklore is what makes it so interesting. The park features many peaks, including the main peak Cheonhwangbong (alt. 845.1 m), as well as Sambulbong, Yeoncheonbong, and Gwaneumbong Peaks. This mountain is famous for its many interesting sites, with its fantastic rock structures and Yongmunpokpo Falls on the west, Eunseonpokpo Falls to the east, and Amyongchu and Sutyongchupokpo Falls in the south.

In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the path to Donghaksa Temple, and during summer the lush green of the valley is very beautiful. During fall, the maple trees reveal their crimson colored leaves around Gapsa Temple and Yongmunpokpo Falls. The snowcapped peak of Sambulbong in winter is simply breathtaking. Gyeryongsan is full of rare animals and plants, beautiful waterfalls and a rich history with mysterious legends and cultural treasures. To the east is Donghaksa Temple; northwest, Gapsa Temple; southwest, Sinwonsa Temple; and southeast, Yonghwasa Temple.

Daecheongho Obaengni (500-ri) Road (대청호오백리길)

10.9Km 6734 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.

Sintan Myounog (신탄면옥)

11.0Km 13 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.

Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)

11.0Km 21480 2020-01-10

42-21, Saeul-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-285-6692

Yongun Sanseong a restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon-si, serves beef sirloin steak and beef ribs. Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) is served during lunch.

Chondak Sanori (촌닭산오리)

11.0Km 3 2024-02-15

168 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Chondak Sanori is a Korean restaurant specializing in duck dishes. One of their popular menu items is ori roseu (grilled duck), a dish featuring seasoned duck meat grilled on a pan. This dish is renowned for its tender and savory taste without any gamey smell, making it consistently appealing to diners. When you order ori roseu, it is accompanied by a spicy oritang (duck soup), offering a balanced meal that isn't overly rich, allowing guests to savor duck cuisine without feeling too heavy.

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡)

11.1Km 35878 2024-02-28

327-6 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Donghaksagyegok Valley is a 3.5km-long valley located near Donghaksa Temple within Gyeryongsan National Park in Gongju-si. It is surrounded by lush green forests where wildflowers bloom, and the sound of clear water and birds can always be heard. The valley features attractions such as Donghaksa Temple, Eunseonpokpo Falls, and wild birds. While beautiful in all seasons, it is most stunning during spring when everything is in vibrant green.

Oesik (외식)

11.2Km 9 2024-02-15

435-9 Daejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Oesik is a Korean restaurant that specializes in grilled Korean beef and pork. Among their highlighted menu items are dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi) and seokgalbi jeongsik (stone-grilled galbi set menu) lunch special. Additionally, they offer delectable choices like hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). The seokgalbi jeongsik is particularly popular as it allows customers to savor both dwaeji galbi and sot bap (pot rice) in a single meal.

Dasom Chaban (다솜차반)

11.4Km 2 2024-02-13

29 Gyebaek-ro 421beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Dasom Chaban is a Korean table d'hote restaurant celebrated for its picturesque garden setting. The restaurant presents a range of meticulously crafted full-course meals, distinguished by their tidy presentation and ample portions. The standout dish is the geongang borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), featuring an appetizer, assorted side dishes, and over ten different delicacies, with bori gulbi as the main course. Nestled on the outskirts of Daejeon, it offers an ideal retreat for a leisurely drive and a delightful dining experience.

Homeplus - Daejeon Gao Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 대전가오)

11.4Km 0 2024-04-23

72, Euneosong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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