Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)

4.8Km 2021-09-07

480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-2126

Daejeon is the center of state-of-the-art science and technology in Korea, where the nation’s top-tier venture enterprises, including Daedeok Special Research and Development Zone, run their businesses. As the representative city of science and technology for the nation, it is comparable to Silicon Valley in the United States.

Yuseong Special Tourist Zone, which is located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, has won a nationwide reputation as a tourism and resort district rich in hot springs and tourism resources. Yuseong Special Tourist Zone includes a hot springs water source that yields high quality water in copious streams; therefore, there is no need to dilute the water or raise the temperature.

With its healing effect proven, Yuseong Hot Springs has been the place for treatment and recuperation since the Three Kingdoms Period, and today, it is a popular travel destination for those seeking rest. The water is supplied to the hotels and other hot springs in the zone, and there are many restaurants serving a variety of dishes. There is also a facility where visitors can take a foot bath for free. Since Gyeryongsan National Park is near Yuseong-gu District, hikers take the opportunity to visit the nearby hot springs.

Science museums and pavilions, including Expo Science Park, around Yuseong Special Tourist Zone are popular destinations for families with children. Bordered by Gongju City which was the capital of Baekje during the period of Three Kingdoms, visitors can see the cultural heritage of Baekje.

* Current State of Yuseong Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Yuseong Hot Springs and Expo Science Park (Jangdae, Guam, Gung, Eoeun, Doryong and Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon)
2) Area: 5,858,972 ㎡

* Tourist Attractions
Yuseong Hot Springs, Daedeok Science Complex, Kumdori Land, Expo Science Park, Art Museum, museums, ferry tour, amusement park, etc.

Daejeon Expo Park (대전엑스포과학공원)

4.9Km 2025-10-23

480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-250-1111

Daejeon Expo Park was established following the closing of the Daejeon Expo in 1993. The park comprises various facilities like the Hanbit Tower, the representative tower of Daejeon World Expo, and a water plaza with a musical fountain. At night, a fabulous media facade and special lighting effects create an awesome scene against the backdrop of Hanbit Tower.

Tower of Great Light (Hanbit Tower) (한빛탑)

5.0Km 2025-10-23

480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

The Tower of Great Light(Hanbit Tower) is an observatory located in the Expo Science Park in Daejeon. The tower is a symbolic sculpture built to commemorate the Daejeon Expo held in 1993, and is called the Hanbit Tower because it is a ray of light that connects the present and the future. The 93-meter-high Hanbit Tower offers a bird's-eye view of the Expo Science Park and major areas of Daejeon. On the first floor, the Exhibition Room displays photos and audio-visual videos of major tourist attractions symbolizing Daejeon.

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

5.2Km 2025-10-23

481 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-601-7979

The National Science Museum collects and exhibits various scientific materials. The outdoor exhibition features large models including airplanes, propellers, airboats and more as well as rest areas. The special exhibition hall displays the work of various contest winners as well as rare products. The permanent exhibition hall offers approximately 4,200 works from 322 subjects in four different fields. The observatory hall in a dome-shaped structure has a 70-millimeter-long astro-vision as well as a planetarium. Various programs are offered including HAM radio, education and experience class, model plane class, and computer class, as well as other science education programs and events.

Yurim Park (유림공원)

5.3Km 2024-11-08

27 Eoeun-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Yurim Park is situated along the Gapcheon Riverside in Yuseong, Daejeon. The park is graced with blooming cherry blossoms in spring, and it hosts a lively chrysanthemum festival in autumn. The park features a small pond resembling the Korean peninsula, adorned with a traditional Korean water mill, lotuses, and a pavilion. The diverse amenities of the park, such as a lawn with an outdoor stage and a small library, make the visit more enjoyable.

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

5.6Km 2025-10-23

80-67 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1200

The Currency Museum of Korea, established in 1988, is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features about 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials. Additionally, there is an experiential space where visitors can learn about the currency production process and its historical significance, providing significant educational benefits.

Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

5.7Km 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.

Ttiul Seokgalbi Yuseong Branch (띠울 석갈비)

5.9Km 2024-03-28

1 Gyeryong-ro 141beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Ttiul Seokgalbi is a restaurant specializing in seokgalbi (stone-grilled galbi). The menu includes seokgalbi, galbitang (galbi soup), and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). Seokgalbi features meat grilled over charcoal and served on a hot stone plate. Customers can choose between beef and pork. The meat is seasoned, offering a sweet and savory flavor that is enjoyable for everyone.

Legend Hotel (레전드호텔)

5.9Km 2024-07-17

21, Gyeryong-ro 141beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-042-229-8000

Legend Hotel located in Yuseong Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone is a world-class hotel with five basement floors and eleven ground floors. The hotel has various experience zones including Geumsan Insam ginseng, Boryeong mud and more as well as a germanium hot springs to relieve any stress. The hotel has comfortable guestrooms, a large banquet hall, a coffee shop and restaurants.

Yuseong Foot Spa (유성 족욕체험장)

6.0Km 2023-02-09

Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Yuseong Foot Spa located within Yuseong Hot Springs in Daejeon is a street foot spa site that uses 40°C natural hot spring water. Some 200 people can enjoy foot baths simultaneously at four-foot spas whose total area occupies 20,778 square meters. The foot spa is provided for free so that tourists who visit Daejeon can enjoy the hot springs with a light heart. Yuseong-gu Office pays excellent attention to the cleanliness and quality control of the water, which enables visitors to safely experience the foot bath. There is a separate area prepared for thoroughly washing your feet before entering the foot spa. Dipping your feet and legs in the hot water at the foot spa is great for blood circulation and alleviating stress and pain for people of all ages and genders but especially the elderly.

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