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Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

18.0Km    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.

Milmaru Observatory (밀마루전망대)

Milmaru Observatory (밀마루전망대)

18.0Km    2025-05-20

58 Doum 3-ro, Sejong-si

Milmaru Observatory, perched 98 meters above sea level on a hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Sejong and its surrounding landscapes. Visitors can ride a transparent elevator to the 9th floor, where a 360-degree observation deck awaits. The first floor of the tower includes a promotional hall, a video theater, and a lounge.

Homeplus - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 세종)

Homeplus - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 세종)

18.0Km    2025-05-20

154, Jeoljae-ro, Sejong-si

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Olive Young - Sejong mallive Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종몰리브)

Olive Young - Sejong mallive Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종몰리브)

18.1Km    2025-05-20

Store #107, #108, Mallive, 108, Doum 1-ro, Sejong-si

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Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

18.1Km    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.

Yetteo Folk Museum (옛터민속박물관)

18.2Km    2025-02-04

321-35 Sannae-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

The Yetteo Folk Museum showcases traditional folk artifacts that reflect the daily life of the Daejeon region. Inside the exhibition hall, visitors can view items such as knives, tray tables, water droppers, cups, and oil lamps. The outdoor exhibition area features stone mortars, troughs, and grinding stones. The museum also includes a traditional jar exhibition hall, a Korean restaurant, and a traditional teahouse. Visitors can engage in hands-on experiences like natural dyeing, hanji paper crafts, and knot-making, or relax and enjoy a campfire.

Aquatic Botanical Garden (수생식물학습원)

Aquatic Botanical Garden (수생식물학습원)

18.3Km    2024-11-05

255 Bangoasil-gil, Gunbuk-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Aquatic Botanical Garden in the beautiful Daecheong Lake Garden is a place where you can see various aquatic plants native to Korea, as well as those from tropical regions. It is often referred to as the most beautiful lakeside garden in Korea. Prior reservations are required for entry, so make sure to book them through the website.

Mok hyang jae / 목향재

Mok hyang jae / 목향재

18.3Km    2025-05-20

33 , Mannam-ro 6-gil, , Sejong-si
+82-10-8666-1217

Mokhyangjae in Sejong City, Chungcheongnam-do, is a hanok pension built in the style of a palace with beams and pillars of thick red pine. The exposed beam ceilings and hanji-covered sliding doors add to the feel of a grand old house. There’s a choice of rooms: Korean style ondol room (either 1-2 person or family-sized); a standard room with a bed and an attic; or deluxe room with a living room and an attic. The attic, equipped with comics and picture books, is a favorite space for children. There’s also a traditional tea house.

Bugangok (부강옥)

Bugangok (부강옥)

18.5Km    2025-05-20

103, Bugangoecheon-ro, Sejong-si
+82-10-9577-8953

It is a restaurant that’s featured a lot in various media. This Korean restaurant is located in Sejong-si. The representative menu is blood sausage and rice soup.

Garden of Sky (하늘물빛정원)

Garden of Sky (하늘물빛정원)

19.5Km    2024-06-03

156 Geomhan 1-gil, Chubu-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

A garden filled with wild flowers, exotic plants, and rare trees, Garden of Sky is nestled by Jangsanhosu Pond located at the foothills of Meodeullyeong Pass. The garden also has a wide variety of facilities that cater to visitors' convenience and needs such as a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), seminar rooms, restaurants, herbal souvenir shop, cafes local food stores, forests, and photo zones.