Daecheongho Lake (대청호)

8.3Km 2022-12-26

Dong-gu, Daejeon / Munui-myeon, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-42-251-4748

Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake, stretching from Daejeon to Cheongju-si, Okcheon-gun, and Boeun-gun. Construction began in 1975 and finished in 1980, and the lake supplies water for various use to people in Daejeon and Cheongju.

The reservoir water spans an area of over 72.8 ㎢ with a perimeter of 80 kilometers, and the water kept in storage has a volume of 1.5 billion tons, making the reservoir the third largest lake in Korea. The area is famous for its beautiful driving course along a tree-lined road through the nearby mountain which has an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. Also, resident birds and migratory birds, such as white heron, can be seen during summer in the upper region of the lake.

Shanghai Yangkkochi (상하이양꼬치)

8.3Km 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.

Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

8.3Km 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.

Jeju Bakdonga (제주박돈가)

8.3Km 2024-02-23

52 Gwandeul 2-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Jeju Bakdonga is a restaurant renowned for its Jeju Island black pork, with the signature dish being heukdwaeji ogyeopsal gui (grilled skin-on black pork belly). Known for its juicy and chewy texture, the pork is served with ample portions of green onion kimchi and a refreshing green onion salad. For an authentic Jeju experience, guests are encouraged to try dipping the meat in salted anchovies, a local custom. Additionally, the restaurant serves a satisfying beef hangover soup, vegetables for wraps, garlic, and a selection of sauces. The kimchi jjigae, a highlight of their lunch special menu, is also highly recommended.

Mobap (모밥)

8.4Km 2024-03-20

20 Sinseong-ro 61beon an-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Mobap is a Korean table d'hote restaurant that serves a hearty traditional set meal. The signature dish is the mobap jeongsik (cast-iron pot set menu), which includes sticky and sweet rice cooked in an cast-iron pot, accompanied by over 10 kinds of side dishes, suyuk (boiled pork slices), fish, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Set in a remodeled hanok, this restaurant is popular for offering a satisfying and hearty experience of Korean home-cooked meals.

Yousung Hotel (유성호텔)

8.5Km 2019-05-07

9, Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-820-0100

Since opening in 1915, Yousung Hotel strive to provide the best service and facilities for its guest. With over 100-year reputation, guests from around the world have enjoy the high-class hotel that offers everything the guests need for a comfortable rest.

Hongcheon Sikdang (홍천식당)

8.5Km 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.

Hwangtae Kalguksu (황태칼국수)

8.5Km 2024-02-28

15-22 Jeongnim-ro 10beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Hwangtae Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant known for offering various hwangtae (dried pollack) dishes. The popular menu item is hwangtae bajirak kalguksu (noodle soup with dried pollack and clams), featuring a broth prepared by boiling hwangtae for long hours in a cast-iron pot. The combination of refreshing broth and soft noodles makes it a sought-after dish, especially for those looking for a hangover soup. The restaurant also serves dishes like hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack), hwangtae jeongol (dried pollack hot pot) and hwangtae jinguk (dried pollack soup).

Doan-dong Gamnamujip (도안동 감나무집)

8.5Km 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.

Himart - Yuseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 유성점)

8.6Km 2024-04-18

808, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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