Jangdong Forest Park (장동산림욕장)

8.6Km 2024-02-15

79-70 Sandi-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Jangdong Forest Park, a designated forest bathing area, is situated on Gyejoksan Mountain in Daejeon. This tranquil site is equipped with sports facilities, a swimming pool, and a lawn area. A unique attraction starting from the park is the Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail, where visitors can walk barefoot and enjoy the natural health benefits. Additionally, the park serves as a starting point for various hiking trails leading to the historical Gyejoksanseong Fortress, providing a range of trekking experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.

Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail (계족산 황톳길)

8.7Km 2022-12-26

San 85, Jang-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-623-9909

Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail opened in 2006 as the nation's first eco-healing barefoot walking trail. Walking along this 14.5-kilometer-long trail filled with the fresh aroma of pine needles is a great way to get healthy. The Gyejoksan Mountain Barefoot Festa takes place every year in May and additional weekend programs are available from April to October. Visitors can also enjoy a view of downtown Daejeon from Gyejoksanseong Fortress, which was built during the time of the Three Kingdoms.

Gyeryongsan Sutonggol Valley (계룡산 수통골)

9.0Km 2023-02-09

47-3, Sutonggol-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gyeryongsan Sutonggol Valley is a popular course in the Sutonggol Valley District, located close to a city, in Gyeryongsan National Park featuring a mountain as beautiful as silk and gorgeous valleys where pure water greets visitors. Because of its close proximity to a large city and mild-sloped trail, many people visit throughout the year to enjoy the romantic, picturesque valley, the freshness of Sutongpokpo Falls, and the beautiful course leading to the gorgeous Geumsubong Peak.

Sikjangsan Cultural Park (Sunrise Observatory) (식장산 문화공원(해돋이전망대))

9.1Km 2023-02-09

32-834, Secheongongwon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Sikjangsan (623.6 meters) is a mountain spanning three regions - Dong-gu of Daejeon, Gunbuk-myeon and Gunseo-myeon of Okcheon-gun. As the tallest peak in the city located in the southeastern part of Dong-gu, Daejeon, it stands proudly next to great mountains in neighboring regions such as Seodaesan, the tallest peak in Chungcheongnam-do (904 meters), and Daeseongsan, the tallest in Okcheon (705 meters). Home of a 4.82 million-square-meter large, natural ecosystem preservation forest designated by the city, Sikjangsan is an ecological repository featuring plants of 224 species, 45 varieties, 187 genera, and 78 families; 45 kinds of mammals such as roe deer, squirrels, wildcats, raccoons and bats; over 100 types of birds; reptiles; and amphibians.
Sikjangsan Cultural Park is an ecological park that continues from Secheon Park to Sikjangsan Sunrise Observatory. The cultural park was established at the peak of the mountain, which had been regarded as one of the best nightscape viewpoints in Daejeon. A traditional tower built inside the cultural park adds a sense of classical dignity. An observatory from which the entire city can be seen in a single view is also located here. People of all ages and genders visit the tower and observatory to enjoy the expansive view of Daejeon.

Shanghai Yangkkochi (상하이양꼬치)

9.3Km 2024-03-28

72-9 Gwandeul 2-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Shanghai Yangkkochi specializes in yang kkochi (lamb skewers). The restaurant's signature yang kkochi is grilled over charcoal, offering the delightful experience of cooking and eating them one by one. Another unique delicacy is unpeeled maneul kkochi (garlic skewers). The restaurant also features tender and savory yang galbi (lamb chops), as well as spicy and pungent mala tang (mala soup). Each order is accompanied by a gochu ganjang sauce (chili pepper and soy sauce) and roasted peanuts as standard.

Doan-dong Gamnamujip (도안동 감나무집)

9.5Km 2024-03-28

54 Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Doan-dong Gamnamujip, situated near Daedeok Techno Valley, stands out as a restaurant dedicated to duck dishes. Their diverse menu includes options like ori suyuk (boiled duck slices), nurungji baeksuk (whole chicken soup with scorched rice), and oritang (duck soup). Among these, the ori suyuk, celebrated for its tender texture and balanced fat content, holds particular popularity. Savoring it wrapped in lettuce with the accompanying seasoning sauce enhances the delightful experience.

Indy (인디)

9.6Km 2024-03-20

202, 32 Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Indy is an authentic Indian restaurant. The chef, with 15 years of experience in hotel kitchens, uses over 20 types of natural spices to flavor the dishes. Chicken makhni, known for its rich cream and butter taste, is the signature dish. Another popular item is the prawn chilli, featuring large shrimps in a spicy chili sauce. The warm nan bread and salads complement the curries perfectly. The restaurant also boasts stylish Indian-inspired decor.

Lotte Himart - Daedeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 대덕점)

9.6Km 2024-04-22

14, Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Himart - Techno Valley Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 테크노밸리점)

9.6Km 2024-04-18

31, Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

10.6Km 2024-02-26

226, Sangjung-gil, Gunseo-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails is lush with acacia trees, which are in full bloom in May. Another sight that should not be missed is the fog shrouding the foot of the mountain in spring and fall.

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