Daejeon Observatory (대전시민천문대) - Area information - Korea travel information

Daejeon Observatory (대전시민천문대)

15.6Km    2021-06-15

213-48, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-863-8763

Daejeon Observatory, opened on May 3, 2001, is the first observatory to open to the public in the region. Since opening, over 100,000 visitors visit annually. Various experience programs and events are held throughout the year to inform visitors about constellations and space.

Children's Museum (국립어린이박물관)

Children's Museum (국립어린이박물관)

15.6Km    2025-05-20

130 Eoulluri-ro, Sejong-si

The Children's Museum combines education and fun through interactive exhibition halls and a relaxing lounge area. Visitors can explore tools used by humans, enjoy tactile play in an artificial forest, navigate underground facilities, and design public buildings. They can also participate in activities like traditional Korean painting games using digital devices and space travel through media art. Additional programs include creating plant kits or pressed flower lamps, as well as science and art fusion workshops.

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

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

15.7Km    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)

15.7Km    2024-04-22

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

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Lotte Himart - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 세종점)

Lotte Himart - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 세종점)

15.8Km    2025-05-20

363, Galmae-ro, Sejong-si

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Olive Young - Sejong mallive Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종몰리브)

Olive Young - Sejong mallive Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종몰리브)

15.8Km    2025-05-20

Store #107, #108, Mallive, 108, Doum 1-ro, Sejong-si

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Bangchukcheon Musical Fountain (방축천 음악분수)

15.8Km    2025-05-20

450-25 Eojin-dong, Sejong-si

Located in Bangchukcheon Riverside Park, the fountain showcases vibrant water streams synchronized with lively music. It creates a captivating spectacle at night, making it a popular nighttime destination. It operates every evening from 20:30 to 20:50, from May to October. The park also features a waterfront plant-themed area, Sejong Plaza, and an ecology learning center.

Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge (금강보행교)

Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge (금강보행교)

15.9Km    2025-08-07

Sejong-ri, Sejong-si
+82-44-868-9127

Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, a landmark of Sejong-si, opened in March 2022. It is the first two-story bridge in Korea, and its futuristic design inspired by the concept of traveling through time contributes to beautifying the city's aesthetics. The upper part of the pedestrian bridge is equipped with a rest area, space for events and activities, and other convenience facilities, whereas the lower part is a bicycle-only road for safety and smoooth riding. 

Kishimen (기시맹)

Kishimen (기시맹)

15.9Km    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.

Sambuja Budaejjigae (삼부자 부대찌개)

Sambuja Budaejjigae (삼부자 부대찌개)

16.0Km    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.