National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

9.4Km 2022-08-31

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.

ER NC Department Store - Jungangno Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 중앙로역)

9.5Km 2024-04-22

141, Jungang-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

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Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

9.5Km 2019-03-18

80-67, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1000

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 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 a total of 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.

Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.

Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

Miso Bonga Smile Kalguksu (미소본가스마일칼국수)

9.5Km 2024-02-23

82 Bomun-ro 230beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-221-1845

Miso Bonga Smile Kalguksu is renowned for its kalguksu (noodle soup), featuring handmade noodles. The dish presents a noodle soup rich with ingredients such as anchovy broth, crown daisy, ground perilla seeds, and zucchini. Popular summer dishes include son kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), suyuk (boiled pork slices), and the crispy kimchijeon (kimchi pancake), which are also favorites among patrons. This place is so popular that you may find yourself waiting in line.

Manna (만나)

9.5Km 2024-02-15

138 Daeheung-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Manna is a renowned restaurant known for its sukiyaki, a traditional Japanese dish. This dish boasts a delightful combination of beef, vegetables, mushrooms, and fish cakes, all simmered in a delicate broth. Typically, the cooked ingredients are dipped in raw egg, which adds a rich and creamy texture. Alternatively, the cooked meat can be dipped in ssamjang (mixed paste) and wrapped in lettuce. Complementing the meal, lemonsawa (a mix of soju or sake with lemon juice) pairs well with sukiyaki. The experience is often rounded off with lemon tea, providing a refreshing and soothing conclusion to the dining experience.

Hwanghae Myeonok (황해면옥)

9.5Km 2024-02-15

1 Hannam-ro 149beon-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Hwanghae Myeonok is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant in Daejeon. Its signature dish is the mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), known for its tangy umami taste, achieved by mixing meat broth with dongchimi (radish water kimchi) soup. Adding sogogi kimchi bibim (spicy beef and kimchi) to the mullaengmyeon allows diners to enjoy a spicy flavor as well. Being an established restaurant, it has many regular customers and is also a popular spot among local office workers.

Sariwon Myeonok Main Store (사리원면옥 본점)

9.5Km 2024-02-23

62 Junggyo-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-256-6506

Sariwon Myeonok, a well-known restaurant in Daejeon, specializes in traditional Pyeongyang-style cuisine, with their Pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) being the highlight of their menu. This dish is particularly notable for its light yet flavorful broth. Alongside their signature naengmyeon, the restaurant also offers other popular dishes such as galbitang (galbi soup) and sobulgogi (beef bulgogi). The galbitang is renowned for its rich flavor achieved through long simmering, and the sobulgogi is delightfully accompanied by bean sprouts and mushrooms. These main courses are complemented with hot broth and an array of standard side dishes.

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest (장태산자연휴양림)

9.5Km 2022-12-26

461, Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-270-7883

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest consists of a dense forest of ginkgo trees and bald cypress. Lush valleys nearby make for a great getaway during summer vacation. Yongtaeul Reservoir, located at the entrance, gives beautiful views as well. Inside the natural recreation forest, various facilities including walking paths, physical activity facilities, a botanical garden and bare-foot walking paths are available for visitors.

Sungsimdang (성심당)

9.6Km 2024-10-28

15 , Daejong-ro 480beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-254-4114

Sungsimdang was first established as a small bakery selling jjinbbang (steamed bun) in front of Daejeon Station in 1956, and has since become an iconic bakery that represents Daejeon as well as Korea's baked goods. Baked goods at Sungsimdang are all handmade using quality ingredients and reach almost 400 in variety, including breads that uses slow-bread process which requires a 16-hour fermentation.

ABC-Mart - Daejeon Eunhaeng Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS대전은행)

9.6Km 2024-04-18

7, Jungang-ro 156beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

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