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Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

7.3Km    2025-10-23

80-67 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1200

The Currency Museum of Korea, established in 1988, is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features about 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials. Additionally, there is an experiential space where visitors can learn about the currency production process and its historical significance, providing significant educational benefits.

Lotte Himart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 서대전점)

Lotte Himart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 서대전점)

7.3Km    2024-04-18

26-37, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Lotte Mart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서대전점)

Lotte Mart - Seodaejeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서대전점)

7.3Km    2024-04-16

26-37, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Hanmaeum Naengmyeon (한마음냉면)

7.3Km    2024-02-14

41 Jinjam-ro 70beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hanmaeum Naengmyeon is renowned for its Pyeongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles served in a light broth. The restaurant's standout offering is kimchi bibim (stir-fried kimchi with beef), a delightful mix of arongsatae suyuk (boiled beef center heel slices) and kimchi. The cold buckwheat noodles enhance this dish, adding depth to its flavors. A warm broth served alongside provides relief for spicy taste buds. Other popular dishes include bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), the tender suyuk (boiled pork slices), and the winter favorite manduguk (mandu soup).

Kintoto Daejeon Main Store (킨토토 대전점)

7.4Km    2024-02-28

1F, 403 Gyeryong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Kintoto is a casual Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including dongaseu (pork cutlet), curry rice, and soba (noodles). Among them, the maze soba (maze noodles) is particularly famous for its deliciously rich flavors. By studying the recipe of an authentic Japanese-style maze soba shop, Kintoto has developed its own special sauce, noodles, meat, and toppings. Mixing them together offers a delightful taste experience.

Gyeryongsan Ceramics Village (계룡산도예촌)

Gyeryongsan Ceramics Village (계룡산도예촌)

7.5Km    2025-02-04

71-25 Doyechon-gil, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gyeryongsan Ceramics Village is a traditional pottery community formed by potters on the northern slopes of Gyeryongsan Mountain. It is home to the kiln site where Gyeryongsan iron-underglaze buncheong ware, unique to this area, was produced. The village also features a pottery culture center, an exhibition hall, a shop, a workshop, and a gallery café. Visitors can purchase distinctive works created by artists and enjoy hands-on activities like coiling, using a spinning wheel, and painting pottery.

Konyang University Hospital (건양대학교병원)

7.5Km    2025-10-23

158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Konyang University Hospital has excellent medical staff and state-of-the-art medical equipment, and a reputation as a clean and friendly hospital. It has been leading a new medical culture with a system that ensures patients enjoy faster and more convenient treatment services.
Additionally, the hospital has developed into a global medical complex that offers patients true joy and satisfaction through creative research, fostering world-class medical staff, and CSR activities.
Konyang University Hospital is dedicated to creating healthy lives for humanity through passion and a can-do spirit. All of its policies are centered around patients. It is committed to providing medical services that satisfy patients and maintaining their safety.

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

7.7Km    2025-10-23

481 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-601-7979

The National Science Museum collects and exhibits various scientific materials. The outdoor exhibition features large models including airplanes, propellers, airboats and more as well as rest areas. The special exhibition hall displays the work of various contest winners as well as rare products. The permanent exhibition hall offers approximately 4,200 works from 322 subjects in four different fields. The observatory hall in a dome-shaped structure has a 70-millimeter-long astro-vision as well as a planetarium. Various programs are offered including HAM radio, education and experience class, model plane class, and computer class, as well as other science education programs and events.

Artbox - Dunsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 둔산)

Artbox - Dunsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 둔산)

7.7Km    2024-04-16

1F, 20, Dunji-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Sariwon (사리원면옥)

Sariwon (사리원면옥)

7.7Km    2024-02-15

77 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Sariwon, established in 1952, is a renowned Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant. Founded by a North Korean native, the restaurant has become nationally famous for its authentic Pyeongyang naengmyeon flavor. The rich broth, a blend of beef stock simmered for hours and matured dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth, is full of flavor. The restaurant is also known for its smooth, house-made buckwheat noodles.