Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

9.5 Km 41579 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.

Bomunsan Forest Trail (보문산 행복 숲 둘레길)

9.7 Km 30943 2021-12-24

197-208, Daesa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-581-3516

Jung-gu is the heart of Daejeon Metropolitan City and is home to Bomunsan Mountain and Banghwasan Mountain. Bomunsan Mountain is located in the southern part of the city and was once called "Bomulsan" meaning "treasure mountain" because it was believed that treasure was buried in the mountain. Bomunsan Mountain was designated as a park in 1965. There are many mineral springs and the azaleas and cherry blossoms that bloom in spring. In autumn, the leaves change to a beautiful color in the maple forest. This park has the Bomunsanseong Fortress and Bomunsa Temple Site, an outdoor music hall, an observatory, amusement facilities, a cable car, and about 10 hiking trails, making it a great place to exercise. There are also recreational facilities such as mountain climbing as well as leisure facilities including an indoor roller skating rink in Sajeong Park, soccer field, outdoor music hall, Greenland, and Youth Square.

The Bomunsan Forest Trail is a 13-kilometer walking trail that circles Bomunsan Mountain. The dense forest along the trail creats a cool shade to walk under and boasts beautiful fall foliage in autumn.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전 효문화뿌리축제)

9.8 Km 14410 2023-09-14

47, Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-606-6290

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival is dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of unique family clans and learning traditional filial piety. The festival's venue Ppuri Park was opened in 1997 as a family-friendly park to raise awareness of recognizing the importance of ancestral roots. The park has a statue dedicated to 136 unique family clans, tracing their origins. Korea Genealogy Museum is also at this park, preserving genealogy archives.

Yussine Bueok (유씨네부엌)

9.8 Km 5380 2024-02-15

109 Bomunsangongwon-ro 497beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Yussine Bueok, situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, is a shabu-shabu restaurant. The standout item on the menu is the Beoseot shabu shabu (mushroom shabu-shabu), featuring an assortment of mushrooms and vegetables. In this dish, the meat, vegetables, and mushrooms are delicately cooked in a light broth, allowing their natural flavors to shine. After enjoying the meat, diners can choose to stir-fry rice in the remaining broth or add noodles and eggs to create a hearty porridge. Another popular choice at Yussine Bueok is the Eongttung shabu shabu, notably served with gorgonzola pizza, adding a delightful fusion twist to the traditional shabu-shabu experience.

Sikdowon Beoseot Maeul (식도원 버섯마을)

9.9 Km 40440 2024-02-15

1F, 15 Daejong-ro 333beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Sikdowon Beoseot Maeul is renowned for its focus on hot pot dishes, particularly those featuring a generous variety of mushrooms. The star of the menu is beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), a dish celebrated for its abundance of healthy mushrooms, onions, and green onions, all contributing to its fresh and savory soup base. Patrons have the option to enhance their mushroom-based hot pot experience by adding either octopus or bulgogi. Another popular choice among diners is the sogogi yachae bulgogi (beef and vegetable bulgogi).

Banchan Sikdang (반찬식당)

10.0 Km 0 2024-02-15

484 Bomunsangongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, Banchan Sikdang is known for its expertise in steamed barley rice. This dish is typically presented with vegetables and red chili paste, and it's mixed with a choice of either perilla or sesame oil, enhancing its flavors. The restaurant's standard side dishes include biji jjigae (pureed soybean jjigae), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), and gyeranjjim (steamed eggs). Additionally, their savory green onion pancake, enriched with squid and chives, is a highly recommended specialty.

Hanbat Sports Complex (한밭종합운동장)

10.1 Km 9650 2021-04-09

373, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-610-4900

Hanbat Sports Complex consists of a main stadium, indoor arena, tennis court, field-and-track practice stadium, and gateball court. The main stadium has a capacity to hold 26,000 spectators and has a soccer field and 400-meter eight lane track for various sports events. Other indoor arenas provide space for sports including basketball, volleyball, and badminton as well as promotional events.

Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)

10.1 Km 21480 2020-01-10

42-21, Saeul-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-285-6692

Yongun Sanseong a restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon-si, serves beef sirloin steak and beef ribs. Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) is served during lunch.

Choegane (최가네)

10.4 Km 22 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.

Geumgwang Hanjeongsik (금광한정식)

10.4 Km 6 2024-02-23

127 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-226-8686

Geumgwang Hanjeongsik is celebrated for its exquisite Korean table d'hote course menu. The centerpiece of their offerings is the specialty course menu that showcases sinseollo (royal hot pot), a dish historically reserved for state banquets. While the specific composition of the menu may vary slightly depending on the selected course, it generally includes a series of delicacies such as appetizer juk (porridge), yukhoe (beef tartare), jeonbok gui (grilled abalone), and galbijjim (braised galbi).

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