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Daejeon Jagwangsa Temple (자광사(대전))

Daejeon Jagwangsa Temple (자광사(대전))

6.9Km    2021-09-07

50-8, Hakhadong-ro 63beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-822-9220

Legend has it that the region of Hakha-dong was where the gods lived when they periodically came down from the heavens. When Jagwangsa Temple was built in the district, Song Siyeol saw it as a sign and created a village school near the temple to train his pupils. It was his hope that the sacred land would aide in the raising of gifted students who would grow to serve their community and country. When building the school, Song Siyeol also planted a juniper tree that, 300 years later, still proudly stands by Jagwangsa Temple.

Upon entering the temple area, visitors will find to their left the Seongjeonnyeongdangji Memorial Stone, which serves to commemorate Song Siyeol and his school. Next to the memorial stone is a pond in which carp swim lazily around lotus flowers. From the white wooden chair in front of the pond, there is a large bell to the left and main Dharma Hall to the right.

Hwang-injin Daegutang Daegujjim (황인진대구탕대구찜)

Hwang-injin Daegutang Daegujjim (황인진대구탕대구찜)

7.0Km    2024-07-17

1F, 73 Eungubinam-ro 7beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hwang-injin Daegutang Daegujjim is a haemuljjim (spicy braised seafood) specialty restaurant. Its signature dish is a daegujjim (braised codfish), featuring chewy, high-protein fresh codfish combined with bean sprouts, various vegetables, and seafood, all seasoned with a spicy sauce. The fresh ingredients like bean sprouts and water parsley add a refreshing taste to the daegujjim. The dish can be ordered in various sizes, depending on the number of diners. The restaurant also offers a special delicacy, daegu twigim (deep-fried codfish), which perfectly complements the spicy flavor of the daegujjim.

Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

7.0Km    2022-12-27

70, Sajeonggongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-580-4820

Daejeon O-World was established when the Daejeon Zoo and Joy Land, an amusement park, were integrated under the supervision of the Daejeon City Corporation. The project cost a whopping 40 billion won and resulted in the construction of Flower Land (100,000㎡) in addition to the renamed Zoo Land and the preexisting Joy Land. It opened on May 1, 2009 to the public.

The three main sections of Daejeon O-World are Zoo Land, Joy Land, and Flower Land. Zoo Land is currently home to a total of 600 animals of 130 different species including American black bears, Bengal tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. Amusement rides, waterslides, and four-season sledding are housed at Joy Land. Flower Land boasts a number of smaller sections such as Rose Garden, Four Season Garden, Herb Garden, and Maze Garden and is home to a total of 150,000 tress of 100 different species and 200,000 flowers of 85 different species. An outdoor stage and concert hall are also located in the area. There are plenty of things to see and enjoy in every corner of Daejeon O-World. Just beyond Festival Street, visitors will find a large (3,000㎡) pond with a fountain.

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

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

7.1Km    2024-04-22

206, Bugyuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

7.2Km    2025-07-11

47 Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-606-6290

Held at the nation’s only filial duty-themed park, the Ppuri Park, the Daejeon K-Hyo Festa is a traditional cultural event dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of unique family clans and learning traditional filial piety. The festival features various experiences related to surnames and filial duty, along with popular flea markets and food zones. In 2022, it received a Special Award at the Korea Festival Contents Awards. 

Choegane (최가네)

7.2Km    2024-02-26

2 Daedunsan-ro 159beonan-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-583-6997

Choegane, a Korean beef restaurant, is famed for its tender meat. Their signature dish, Korean beef cuts, is grilled over charcoal to enhance its delicious flavor. This succulent meat is ideally enjoyed wrapped in leaves with pickled onions and various other accompaniments. Other popular dishes include yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef), both widely appreciated by patrons.

63beon-gil (63번길)

63beon-gil (63번길)

7.2Km    2024-02-28

21 Gwanyong-ro 63beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

63beon-gil is a Korean restaurant situated near Daedeok Techno Valley, renowned for its gomtang (beef bone soup). This soup is crafted by simmering Korean beef brisket and chuck eye roll for an extended duration. The menu showcases various dishes incorporating Korean beef, such as gomtang, yukhoe (beef tartare), and yukhoe bibimbap (beef tartare bibimbap). Moreover, the establishment features a gallery and café on the second floor for visitors to enjoy.

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

7.3Km    2021-08-18

79, Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-288-8310

Ppuri Park was created under the theme of filial piety, one of the overriding values of Korean society. Opened on November 1, 1997, the park occupies a plot of land measuring 109,091 m² and is filled with unique sculptures and art pieces that remind visitors of their family ties. Other main points of interest at Ppuri Park include the Deep-rooted Spring (symbolizing the 12 jisin/gods of the earth), a waterfront stage, grass square, observation deck, and recreational forest. Another must-visit attraction is the Samnam Memorial Tower, which represents the harmony and cooperation between the Honam and Yeongnam regions of Korea.

Moda Outlet - Daejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 대전점)

Moda Outlet - Daejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 대전점)

7.4Km    2024-04-18

5, Daejeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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

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

7.8Km    2024-04-23

72, Euneosong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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