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Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

0m    30537     2022-12-26

San 1-1, Sangso-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-251-4771

Sangso-dong Forest Park is located at the point where the foothills of Maninsan Mountain and Sikjangsan Mountain meet. The road to the park is beautifully lined with sycamore trees. The park offers various facilities for enjoying nature and in particular, the stone pagodas placed throughout the park are a must-see. Visitors can stack their own rocks and make wishes relating to family, health, relationships, and more. The park is great for walks, hikes, or even just to relax as wild flowers bloom all throughout spring to fall.

Maninsan Recreational Forest (만인산 자연휴양림)

3.5 Km    1     2023-02-09

106, Sannae-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Maninsan Recreational Forest sits on the border between Daejeon and Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is located approx. 17 kilometers away from Daejeon Station on National Route 17. It consists of Maninsan, the main peak, as well as Bongsuregol, Keunbaegol, and Jageunbaegol, and, because of its beautiful landscape, it even enshrined the figures of King Taejo and his princes during the Joseon Dynasty. Pure water constantly flows in the valleys and broadleaf trees form a thickly wooded forest. This recreational forest located close to the city has utilized natural ridges and is divided into the family recreation district, youth district, and picnic district to provide a pleasant resting area for citizens. Maninsan Service Area is a convenience facility of the recreational forest built with private capital in 1990 and, at the time of its construction, it utilized the natural valleys as they were without damaging any part of the forest. Decks were installed in the valleys, and the structure itself was built with one semi-underground floor and two ground floors. The main framework was made of reinforced concrete and wood was used as the primary material for construction. Also, a pond was created in front of the rest area to harmonize with the natural landscape. As a result, it is widely praised by experts as the most beautifully constructed rest area in Korea, and it is becoming a place that citizens frequently visit to relax. There are comfortable benches and resting spots situated throughout for visitors to relax while enjoying the views and, in particular, Manillugak is a symbolic recreational facility of Maninsan and a representative pavilion structure. It was built in the architectural style of Segeomjeong Pavilion located on Bugaksan in Seoul while employing reinforced concrete for the main framework. It applies a two-story, wooden tile roof to maintain as much beauty of Korean traditional architecture as possible with the consideration of maintenance.

Byeolcheonji Sikdang (별천지식당)

Byeolcheonji Sikdang (별천지식당)

6.7 Km    29268     2024-02-15

29 Sanseo-ro 1659beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Byeolcheonji Sikdang is a Korean nutritious food restaurant renowned for its specialization in baeksuk (whole chicken soup). Their standout dish is oribaeksuk (whole duck soup), meticulously prepared with cordyceps and a blend of traditional medicinal herbs to enrich both its flavor and health benefits. Additionally, the restaurant is acclaimed for its baeksuk made with native chicken and galbi tang (galbi soup). Set next to a serene pond, Byeolcheonji Sikdang provides a peaceful atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals.

Jangnyeongsan Recreational Forest (장령산자연휴양림)

Jangnyeongsan Recreational Forest (장령산자연휴양림)

7.5 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.

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

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

7.9 Km    35273     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.

Oesik (외식)

8.3 Km    9     2024-02-15

435-9 Daejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Oesik is a Korean restaurant that specializes in grilled Korean beef and pork. Among their highlighted menu items are dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi) and seokgalbi jeongsik (stone-grilled galbi set menu) lunch special. Additionally, they offer delectable choices like hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). The seokgalbi jeongsik is particularly popular as it allows customers to savor both dwaeji galbi and sot bap (pot rice) in a single meal.

Homeplus - Daejeon Gao Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 대전가오)

Homeplus - Daejeon Gao Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 대전가오)

8.5 Km    0     2024-04-23

72, Euneosong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

8.6 Km    19158     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. 

Okcheon Yongamsa Temple (용암사(옥천))

Okcheon Yongamsa Temple (용암사(옥천))

8.8 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.

Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

8.9 Km    50892     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.