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Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

7.1Km    50892     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.

Solbat Mukjip (솔밭묵집)

7.1Km    7     2024-02-14

51 Gwanyong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Solbat Mukjip is a restaurant celebrated for its 40-year tradition in crafting dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), a culinary specialty of Daejeon. The city is so famed for its acorn jelly that it hosts an acorn jelly village. The restaurant's standout dish is chaemuk (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup), a delightful blend of chopped acorn jelly immersed in broth and garnished with sour chopped kimchi, sesame oil, laver flakes, and roasted sesame powder. The combination of the nutty acorn jelly salad with the tangy broth creates a uniquely delicious flavor. Additionally, the thinly batter-fried acorn jelly is a popular choice. This dish is served with a side of refreshing radish water kimchi and other accompaniments.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전 효문화뿌리축제)

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전 효문화뿌리축제)

7.3Km    14410     2023-09-14

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

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival is dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of unique family clans and learning traditional filial piety. The festival's venue Ppuri Park was opened in 1997 as a family-friendly park to raise awareness of recognizing the importance of ancestral roots. The park has a statue dedicated to 136 unique family clans, tracing their origins. Korea Genealogy Museum is also at this park, preserving genealogy archives.

Choegane (최가네)

7.3Km    22     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.

Chondak Sanori (촌닭산오리)

7.4Km    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.

Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)

Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)

7.4Km    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.

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

7.4Km    41579     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.

Homeplus - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 서대전)

Homeplus - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 서대전)

7.5Km    0     2024-04-18

23, Daejeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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

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

7.5Km    0     2024-04-18

5, Daejeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Oesik (외식)

7.7Km    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.