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Okcheon Yongamsa Temple (용암사(옥천))

Okcheon Yongamsa Temple (용암사(옥천))

10.8 Km    18035     2022-12-27

400, Samcheong 2-gil, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-732-1400

Yongamsa Temple, located in the mid-slope of Jangyongsan Mountain, is a branch of Beopjusa Temple. It was built during the Silla period. Unlike the more common temple arrangements, the stone pagoda in Yongamsa is uniquely situated on a low peak in the north with a view on all sides. The East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas of Yongamsa Temple, a designated Treasure, can be found here, as well as Rock-caved Buddha, and Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha in Daeseongjeon Hall.

Jangnyeongsan Recreational Forest (장령산자연휴양림)

Jangnyeongsan Recreational Forest (장령산자연휴양림)

10.8 Km    1     2023-03-07

519, Jangnyeongsan-ro, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Jangnyeongsan Mountain is a famous mountain in Okcheon, known for its beautiful natural scenery, pine trees, maple trees, and cypress trees that grow wild there. Entering the 3.1-kilometer-long Healing Forest, you can encounter gardens, wooden bridges, and wish rocks. From spring to autumn, there are also various experiences such as a forest commentary program and a forest healing program. Jangnyeongsan Recreational Forest, which surrounds the beautiful mountains of Jangnyeongsan Mountain and the Geumcheon Valley with clear and clean water like a folding screen, is a place with a different charm for each season. It is equipped with various convenience facilities such as an outdoor music hall, seminar room, large restaurant, campsite, convenience store, and healing time house (foot bath, steam bath, etc.). Reservations for lodging and campsites can be made through the website.

Homeplus Stores - Yuseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 유성)

Homeplus Stores - Yuseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 유성)

10.9 Km    0     2024-04-22

502, Hanbat-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Olive Young - Homeplus Yuseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스유성)

Olive Young - Homeplus Yuseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스유성)

10.9 Km    0     2024-04-22

1F, 502, Hanbat-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Nogwon Ganjang Gejang (녹원간장게장)

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang (녹원간장게장)

10.9 Km    6619     2024-03-20

544 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang is a ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) specialty restaurant situated near the National Science Museum in Daejeon. Their standout offering is ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu). This dish, created by marinating blue crabs in soy sauce, is renowned for its rich aroma and flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with rice, earning it the playful nickname "Bap-doduk (rice thief)," as it tempts diners to finish an entire bowl of rice with ease.

Sambuja Budaejjigae (삼부자 부대찌개)

Sambuja Budaejjigae (삼부자 부대찌개)

10.9 Km    2959     2024-02-14

5 Eoeun-ro 52beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Sambuja Budaejjigae is renowned for its signature budae jeongol (sausage hot pot), a spicy dish loaded with ham, sausages, crown daisy, bean curd, mushrooms, and glass noodles, all simmered in a rich broth. The restaurant offers a range of side dishes, including house-made kimchi, as standard fare with meals, and these can be refilled at the self-service corner. Guests have the option to add extra ingredients such as ramyeon (instant noodles), additional sausages, mushrooms, or tteok (rice cakes) to their stew.

Kishimen (기시맹)

Kishimen (기시맹)

10.9 Km    3477     2024-02-13

1 Eoeun-ro 52beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Kishimen is a Japanese restaurant established in 1992, specializing in dishes like dongaseu (pork cutlet), udon, and soba. Among these, the most popular item is the naeng zaru udon (cold zaru udon). This dish features flat udon noodles that are wide and thinly stretched, resulting in a texture that is both soft and moist, enhancing the overall taste. Due to the lengthy preparation time for the udon, reservations are essential.

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

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

10.9 Km    0     2024-04-22

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

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Jeong Jiyong Literature Gallery (정지용 문학관)

Jeong Jiyong Literature Gallery (정지용 문학관)

11.0 Km    29208     2021-12-23

56, Hyangsu-gil, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-730-3408

Hagye-ri in Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, is the hometown of Jeong Jiyong, the poet who wrote the poem "Hyangsu" (Nostalgia). The Jeong Jiyong Literature Gallery is located next to Jeong Jiyong's birthplace. The gallery has a Literature Exhibition Hall, which is divided into four parts: Jeong Jiyong's Chronological History, Jiyeong's Life and Literature, Jiyong Literature Map, and Exhibition of his Original Copy of Prose and Poem.

At the Literature Experience Center, visitors can learn more about literature through various multimedia platforms. The Video Room shows a documentary about Jiyong's life and literature, while the Literature Class is the venue for lectures, poem discussions, seminars, and other literature club activities.

Jangdong Forest Park (장동산림욕장)

Jangdong Forest Park (장동산림욕장)

11.0 Km    50898     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.