Daejeon EXPO Plaza (엑스포시민광장)

1.8 Km 0 2023-06-10

169 , Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Expo Citizen Plaza is a space for visitors to enjoy tourism, cultural life, leisure, and leisure sports. In the square, there is the Hanbat Arboretum. In addition, visitors can participate in or watch various events at an outdoor performance hall with moving shade for the first time in Korea. Well-maintained bike paths and central squares are great for cycling or inline skating. At sunset, the landscape lights of the Expo Bridge light up, so taking a commemorative photo is recommended. There are shops and cafes in the management building of the square where the fountain is installed, so it is perfect for enjoying snacks or light drinks.

Leeungno Museum (이응노 미술관)

1.9 Km 12345 2022-12-26

157, Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-9800

Leeungno Museum, opened in May 2007, commemorates the life and work of the artist Goam Lee Ungno (1904-1989), who devoted his whole life to the modernization and globalization of Korean tradition through architecture. The museum consists of one basement floor and two ground floors designed by French architect Laurent Beaudouin. Various art works from reliefs to paintings can be found throughout the museum.

Guibin Dolsotbap (귀빈돌솥밥)

1.9 Km 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.

Hanbat Arboretum (한밭수목원)

2.1 Km 32960 2022-12-26

169, Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-270-8474

Hanbat Arboretum, linked with the Government Complex-Daejeon and Science Park, is the largest man-made urban arboretum in Korea. It serves multiple purposes: a reservoir of genetically diverse foliage, an eco-learning center for students, and a recreational area where people can relax and pass the time in the peaceful embrace of nature. The arboretum, standing on a lot measuring 387,000 square meters, is divided into three sections. The West Garden and Nammun Square opened on April 28th, 2005. The East Garden opened on May 9th, 2009, and consists of 19 uniquely themed parks, including the Magnolia Garden, Medicinal Herbs Garden, Rock Garden, and Fruit Garden.

Daejeon Natural Heritage Center (천연기념물센터 (대전))

2.3 Km 8568 2021-06-11

927, Yudeung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-610-7610

The Natural Heritage Center was established to help visitors learn about the value and importance of natural heritages through exhibitions and education on the methodical study of natural heritages. Fossils of dinosaur eggs and footprints along with animal and plant specimens and many other natural heritages are on display. With the guide of professional researchers, young visitors can learn more about natural heritages through hands-on activities, video education and many other experiential programs that are only provided at the Natural Heritage Center.

The center is developing more exhibitions through academic exchanges with UNESCO and various international organizations specializing in natural heritages.

Udon Maru (우돈마루)

2.3 Km 6 2024-02-23

B1, 50 Mokjung-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-222-1262

Udon Maru is a restaurant specializing in samgyeopsal (pork belly). Their pork belly is uniquely grilled on a hot iron caldron lid, accompanied by bean sprout salad and mushrooms, enhancing its flavor. The lunch highlight is the Korean buffet, offering a main dish, a variety of 10 standard side dishes that change daily, a soup, and sikhye (sweet rice punch).

Hwanghae Myeonok (황해면옥)

2.3 Km 10 2024-02-15

1 Hannam-ro 149beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Hwanghae Myeonok is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant in Daejeon. Its signature dish is the mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), known for its tangy umami taste, achieved by mixing meat broth with dongchimi (radish water kimchi) soup. Adding sogogi kimchi bibim (spicy beef and kimchi) to the mullaengmyeon allows diners to enjoy a spicy flavor as well. Being an established restaurant, it has many regular customers and is also a popular spot among local office workers.

E-Mart Traders - Wolpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월평)

2.4 Km 0 2024-04-22

580, Hanbat-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Injeongwon (인정원)

2.4 Km 12 2024-02-23

755 Gyeryong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-254-4999

Injeongwon is a Korean restaurant known for its charming interior and traditional cuisine. The highlight of their menu is the Injeongwon jeongsik (Injeongwon set menu), which includes a range of dishes such as appetizing porridge, ginseng with honey, doraji jeonggwa (braised balloon flower roots in sweet sauce), and muneo sukhoe (parboiled octopus). In addition to this set menu, guests can enjoy other delectable offerings like the savory and lightly flavored borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), accompanied by a variety of side dishes, jjigae, and desserts.

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo (백마강참숯민물장어)

2.5 Km 6 2024-02-15

67 Byeondongjung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Baengmagang Chamsut Minmul Jangeo is a freshwater eel cuisine specialty restaurant. The signature dish is Korean minmul jangeo gui (grilled freshwater eel) grilled over charcoal, and the menu also includes jangeo tang (spicy eel stew) and somyeon (noodles). Their eels are large and fresh, and the staff grills them for customers, allowing for a comfortable dining experience. Enjoying it with the side dishes served alongside, such as aged kimchi and ginger, even further enhances the meal.

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