Yetteo Folk Museum (옛터민속박물관)

14.5Km 2025-02-04

321-35 Sannae-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

The Yetteo Folk Museum showcases traditional folk artifacts that reflect the daily life of the Daejeon region. Inside the exhibition hall, visitors can view items such as knives, tray tables, water droppers, cups, and oil lamps. The outdoor exhibition area features stone mortars, troughs, and grinding stones. The museum also includes a traditional jar exhibition hall, a Korean restaurant, and a traditional teahouse. Visitors can engage in hands-on experiences like natural dyeing, hanji paper crafts, and knot-making, or relax and enjoy a campfire.

Maninsan Recreational Forest (만인산 자연휴양림)

14.9Km 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.

Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs (Geumsan) (금산 칠백의총)

16.8Km 2022-09-13

50, Uichong-gil, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-8701

The Tomb of Seven Hundred Patriotic Martyrs is a renowned historical attraction located in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do. This holy site is interred with 700 patriots who died in a battle against 15,000 Japanese soldiers in Geumsan during the Imjin War in 1592. Among the deceased is the leader, Jo Heon.

Shrines and monuments were built in memory and respect of the patriotic spirit of those who died in the battle. The site is especially popular among families with children as an attraction as visitors can learn a valuable history lesson as well as enjoy a relaxing walk around the area. In addition, the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea hosts an annual ceremonial rite every year on September 23 at 15:00, offering more to see for visitors.

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

17.3Km 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.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

17.3Km 2025-07-11

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

Held at the nation’s only filial duty-themed park, the Ppuri Park, the Daejeon K-Hyo Festa is a traditional cultural event dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of unique family clans and learning traditional filial piety. The festival features various experiences related to surnames and filial duty, along with popular flea markets and food zones. In 2022, it received a Special Award at the Korea Festival Contents Awards.

Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

17.7Km 2021-12-03

25, Gwanchok-ro 1beon-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-5700

Gwanchoksa Temple in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do is located at the foot of Banyasan Mountain (100 meters in elevation). This temple enshrines a Seokjomireukbosalipsang Buddha (Treasure), which was built over the course of 38 years, beginning in 967 during the Goryeo period. According to legend, while a lady was picking fernbrake on Banyasan Mountain, she heard a baby crying. When she went over, there was no baby but instead was a large rock sticking out from the ground. Upon hearing this story, the government ordered a Buddha statue to be made from the rock. This Buddha statue, widely known as ‘Eunjimireuk Buddha,’ is the largest stone Buddha in Korea (18.12 meters in x_height, 9.9 meters in girth, 1.8 meters in the length of ears, 2.43 meters at the x_height of crown). There are many other cultural heritages in this temple and every April, a splendid cherry blossom tunnel stretching from Nonsan to Gwanchoksa Temple is at its peak.

Gosan Changpo Village (창포마을)

17.7Km 2025-10-23

385 Daeajeosu-ro Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Since there is a colony of irises (Changpo), it is a quiet rural village that produces traditional handmade products using irises. Various experiences such as making natural shampoo and soap are available. It is essential to take a picture in a pose like a pictorial at the rustic concrete bridge where the BTS members sat, and the old shop Yongam Sanghoe where you can feel the years.

Geumsan Ginseng Market (금산인삼약령시장)

17.8Km 2024-08-22

24 Insamnyakcho-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-3219

Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea, holding 80% of the nation’s ginseng trade. Along with its enormous ginseng industry, Geumsan is also rising as the largest herbal medicine market in the country. The Geumsan Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market is a traditional market with a long-standing history, offering a variety of health products at its international market, Susam Center, Ginseng Medicinal Market, and shopping center. Merchants and consumers from all over the country gather at the Geumsan Market on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd and 27th of every month starting early in the morning.

Geumsan Wonjo Kim Jeongi Samgyetang (금산원조김정이삼계탕)

17.8Km 2024-12-27

충청남도 금산군 금산읍 인삼약초로 33
041-752-2678

This restaurant serves samgyetang made with ginseng purchased directly from Geumsan Ginseng Market. Made by simmering chicken with dried jujube, cheongung (cnidium), and other ingredients for an hour, this chicken soup has a large following among not only the locals but also the merchants and customers that visit the Geumsan Ginseng Market. You can also try samgyetang, made with other ingredients, such as abalone, shingled hedgehog, and cordyceps.

Sangso-dong Forest Park (상소동 산림욕장)

17.8Km 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.

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