Donghaewon (동해원)

6.1Km 2024-02-13

14 Gungdong-ro 14beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Donghaewon is a Chinese restaurant situated in the Gung-dong Rodeo Street in Daejeon. It has gained popularity for its authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly renowned for dishes like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), jjamppong bap (spicy seafood and rice soup), and jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). The restaurant, favored by regular customers, is best known for its signature jjamppong, expertly prepared with a combination of vegetables, pork, and a secret sauce, delivering a delightful and impeccably flavored experience despite the spicy nature of the broth.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

6.2Km 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.

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

6.3Km 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.

Olive Young - Daejeon Gasuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대전가수원)

6.4Km 2024-04-18

1149, Gyebaek-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Olive Young - Daejeon Mokwon Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대전목원대 [사후면세점])

6.4Km 2024-04-22

FM Prime 4-cha, 11, Doanbuk-ro 93beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Korea Aerospace Research Institute (한국항공우주연구원)

6.4Km 2018-09-07

169-84, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Blast off your dream to space.

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is definitely the place to be if you are interested in space. The institute is not a simple promotion center; it is where actual research is done. KARI has led the launching of Naro, Korea's first rocket. In addition, a diverse range of events are available such as, Saturday aerospace class, aerospace camp, vision camp for college students and so on.

In the Satellite Test Building, visitors can see and listen to explanations about a satellite that is currently being researched and tested. They can tour key aerospace facilities such as the Launch Environment Lab, Orbit Environment Lab and Satellite Assembly Lab.

* With the successful launch of rocket Naro, Korea became the 11th country to join the Space Club (a group of countries that have the technologies to launch a space rocket).

Geological Museum (지질박물관)

6.4Km 2025-01-10

124, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-868-3798

The Geological Museum located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, is the nation’s first comprehensive museum dedicated to geology. The museum, established in 2001, operates with the goal of promoting public understanding and support of the field of geology, offering geology-related movies/videos, lectures and diverse hands-on experience programs. There is even a geology specimen center where samples are preserved for use by researchers.

Choegane (최가네)

6.5Km 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.

Jeongsimhwa Hall of Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center at Chungnam National University (충남대학교 정심화국제문화회관)

6.5Km 2025-01-09

99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-821-8080

The Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center is the large building on the right, just past the gate of Chungnam National University.

‘Jeongsimhwa’ is the Buddhist name of Ms. Lee Bok-Soon, who donated her lifetime savings (a total of five billion won) to the university back in 1990. She had earned the money over the course of many years by selling gimbap (rice rolled in seaweed), which currently sells for only 1,000 or 2,000 won a roll.

The cultural center was built in commemoration of the late Ms. Lee. After a series of setbacks and through the effort of many helping hands, construction was finally completed in 2000. The Jeongsimhwa Hall at the center has 1,817 seats and is used for concerts, performances, and other large-scale events. Baekma Hall (450 seats) and Daedeok Hall (200 seats) are used primarily for seminars. For visitors’ convenience, the Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center has a parking area with space for up to 268 cars.

Hongcheon Sikdang (홍천식당)

6.6Km 2024-02-15

8 Gyeryong-ro 74beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hongcheon Sikdang, a revered restaurant with a 30-year history, is renowned for its bean sprout rice. Among their signature offerings are kongnamul bibimbap (bean sprouts bibimbap), a vibrant mix of fresh bean sprouts and spicy soy sauce, and kongnamul haejangguk (bean sprout hangover soup) known for its light, refreshing broth. The soup, brimming with bean sprouts, is an ideal remedy for hangovers. Complementing these dishes, the young summer radish kimchi served as a standard side dish is sure to stimulate your appetite. Conveniently open 24 hours a day, the restaurant provides an excellent dining option for visitors to the nearby Yuseong Hot Springs, perfect for a relaxing soak.

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