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Ppuri Park (뿌리공원)

17.3 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.

Hanmaeum Naengmyeon (한마음냉면)

17.3 Km    7     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).

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전 효문화뿌리축제)

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전 효문화뿌리축제)

17.3 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.

Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon Main Branch (제주 유기농 쌈밥촌)

17.5 Km    2625     2024-02-14

75 Jinjam-ro 150beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon, a restaurant dedicated to ssambap (leaf wraps and rice), offers a health-focused dining experience. Guests can enjoy an unlimited refill of five distinct varieties of fresh and organic leaf wraps. The restaurant's signature dish is the saeng samgyeopsal gamasot, which comes with deliciously grilled pork belly and hot pot rice. Another crowd-pleaser is their lunch specialty, jeyuk bulgogi ssambap (pork bulgogi, leaf wraps and rice).

Daebok Sikdang (대복식당)

Daebok Sikdang (대복식당)

17.5 Km    2693     2024-03-04

67 Jinjam-ro 140beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
042-542-8959

Daebok Sikdang is a renowned restaurant in Daejeon specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup). It offers various dishes incorporating kalguksu noodles. The signature menu items include ojingeo dubu duruchigi (stir-fried kimchi, squid and bean curd) and additional servings of kalguksu noodles. Rather than the typical clear broth, their specialty lies in mixing stir-fried pork ingredients with boiled noodles for a spicy and flavorful experience.

Gyeryong Samgyetang (계룡삼계탕)

Gyeryong Samgyetang (계룡삼계탕)

17.5 Km    3271     2024-02-13

33 Jinjam-ro 92beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gyeryong Samgyetang is a Korean restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a traditional nutritious food. The signature menu is the yak nokdu samgyetang (mung beans and ginseng chicken soup), prepared with over 10 medicinal herbs to replenish the body's energy. The samgyetang is served in a hot pot, providing a warm and satisfying meal. The meat is very tender, and the broth has a rich flavor.

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

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

17.6 Km    0     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)

17.6 Km    0     2024-04-16

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

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Eomeoniga Charyeojusineun Sigol Bapsang (어머니가 차려주시는 시골밥상)

17.6 Km    0     2024-02-28

10-24 Gubongsanbuk-ro 280beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Eomeoniga Charyeojusineun Sigol Bapsang is a restaurant specializing in Korean hand-made set menu meals. The most popular menu item is the sigol bapsang (Korean set menu). "Baekban" represents a home-cooked Korean meal, offering a variety of side dishes such as namul (salad), stir-fried dishes, grilled fish, and jjigae, providing a hearty and satisfying dining experience.

Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

17.7 Km    19415     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.