Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

10.6 Km 33524 2020-03-16

462, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-2570

Located in the east valley of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju, Donghaksa Temple is the first and the oldest existing academic institute for female monks. Home to about 150 monks who study and practice Buddhism, the temple is the most visited spot on all of Gyerongsan Mountain due to its history, convenient location, and visitor facilities.

The elegant structure of the temple is x_heighted by the majestic view of Munpilbong Peak to its front. In the spring, many visitors come to the temple to see the cherry blossom tunnel, a 3 kilometer pathway from Bakjeongja three-way intersection to Donghaksa Temple. Every year since 1993 the temple has also been the venue of the Donghaksa Spring Flower Festival.

Samdaejjae Jeontong Kalguksu (삼대째전통칼국수)

10.6 Km 13 2024-02-15

13 Daejeon-ro 825beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Samdaejjae Jeontong Kalguksu is a restaurant located near Daejeon Station, specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup). The menu consists of kalguksu and suyuk (boiled pork slices), with a seasonal addition of kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup) during the summer. The kalguksu at this restaurant is characterized by its rich and hearty broth, made from a Korean beef bone base that is simmered for an extended period. Known for its affordable prices, the restaurant enjoys a loyal following among its customers.

Hanbat Museum of Education (한밭교육박물관)

10.6 Km 22261 2021-04-09

96, Uam-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-670-2200

Hanbat Museum of Education, opened on July 10, 1992, is home to 9 exhibition halls, 3 smaller exhibition areas, and outdoor exhibit areas displaying a total of 27,000 education-related items such as old school textbooks, educational books, student files, stationery, and more. The museum is particularly popular as a fieldtrip destination for local students.

Exhibition chambers at the museum house documents and items that bear witness to the history of education from the olden days (i.e. village Confucian schools) to the present. Also on display are folk materials on the ancient educational institutions of the past and the daily lives of students. Thanks to the extent and variety of its documents, the museum is a great educational institution that not only preserves the history of education in Korea, but also sheds light on hundreds of years of life, tradition, and culture.

The museum building, built on June 8, 1938, is the oldest one in the city. Used as a school and later a military base for the U.N. Peace Corps and North Korean soldiers during the Korean War, the building has never been renovated and still bears the bullet holes and other marks of its tumultuous history. In recognition of its historical importance as a local structure, the museum was designated Cultural Property Material No. 50.

Daejeon Jungang Market (대전 중앙시장)

10.7 Km 29234 2022-12-26

783, Daejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-2-226-0319

Daejeon Jungang Market is a large comprehensive market consisting of many smaller markets including the Jungang Comprehensive Market, Jungang Arcade Market, Jayu Wholesale Market, New Jungang Market, and Jungang Wholesale Market. Daejeon Jungang Market is located in downtown Dong-gu and is one of the most famous traditional markets in the city. The market has many different sections (dried seafood street, hardware street, fish street, herbal medicine street, hanbok street, delicacy street, etc.) which stretch all the way from Daejeon Station to the banks of the Daejeoncheon Stream.

Ganamji (가남지)

10.8 Km 5629 2024-03-04

588 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-861-7557

Ganamji is an Asian cuisine restaurant located within the Daedeok Research Complex. Specializing in Vietnamese cuisine as its main offering, it also features a variety of Southeast Asian dishes from Thailand, southern China, and other regions, depending on the season. The signature dishes include ssalguksu (rice noodles) and pineapple bokkeumbap (pineapple fried rice). Known for its generous portions and quality ingredients, it enjoys popularity among locals.

Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크)

11.3 Km 14897 2024-04-23

219-39 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-323-8800

Solomon Law Park is a theme park operated by the Ministry of Justice, offering an experiential legal education. Visitors can learn about and experience the law in an easy and entertaining way. The Law Experience Center provides opportunities to experience legislation, investigation, courtrooms, and prisons. The park includes a Law Playground, as well as amenities like a leisure area and a convenience store.

Pungnyeon Samgyetang (풍년삼계탕)

11.3 Km 7 2024-02-15

407 Gyejok-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Pungnyeon Samgyetang is a Korean restaurant situated near the Terminal Complex in Dong-gu, Daejeon. Specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), it is renowned as a nutritious dish in Korean cuisine. A distinctive feature of their service is the presentation of the food in a hot pot, ensuring warmth until the last bite. The addition of a layer of porridge underneath the chicken enhances the heartiness of this fulfilling meal.

Eunhye Sikdang (은혜식당)

11.7 Km 13 2024-02-29

11 Hanbat-daero 1159beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
042-625-5248

Eunhye Sikdang, opened in 1992, is renowned for its braised fish dishes. The signature menu item is galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish). Staying true to tradition, the dish is prepared by simmering cutlassfish with radish and a special seasoning sauce until tender, eliminating any fishy taste and adding a spicy kick. In addition to the galchi jorim, the restaurant offers a variety of Korean set menu, making it a popular choice among locals.

Sinseon Manduae (신선만두애)

11.8 Km 8 2024-02-15

1F, 42 Gayang-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Sinseon Manduae, a mandu specialty restaurant, prepares its mandu with domestically sourced ingredients. The restaurant's signature dish is mandu shabu-shabu, featuring handmade mandu boiled in a savory broth. The menu offers two varieties of mandu: meat and kimchi. Additionally, customers have the choice to include beef or seafood in their shabu-shabu. Sinseon Manduae also serves other dishes, including tteong manduguk (rice cake and mandu soup) and steamed mandu.

Seowongol Yuhwang Ori (서원골 유황오리)

11.8 Km 3633 2024-02-13

8 Expo-ro 269beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Seowongol Yuhwang Ori is a restaurant dedicated to duck dishes. It presents a diverse menu that includes ori hoejeongui (rotisserie duck), ori bulgogi (duck bulgogi), ori hunje (smoked duck), and ori hanbang jeongol (duck hot pot with medicinal herbs). The standout offering is the ori hanbang jeongol, a Korean nutritious food featuring sunsal ori roseu (boneless grilled duck) cooked with chives and water parsley, resulting in a refreshing flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with a sauce crafted from the combination of chojang (red chili paste with vinegar) and perilla seed powder.

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