Daejeon EXPO Plaza (엑스포시민광장)

1.9Km 0 2023-06-10

169 , Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Expo Citizen Plaza is a space for visitors to enjoy tourism, cultural life, leisure, and leisure sports. In the square, there is the Hanbat Arboretum. In addition, visitors can participate in or watch various events at an outdoor performance hall with moving shade for the first time in Korea. Well-maintained bike paths and central squares are great for cycling or inline skating. At sunset, the landscape lights of the Expo Bridge light up, so taking a commemorative photo is recommended. There are shops and cafes in the management building of the square where the fountain is installed, so it is perfect for enjoying snacks or light drinks.

Daejeon Observatory (대전시민천문대)

2.2Km 44752 2021-06-15

213-48, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-863-8763

Daejeon Observatory, opened on May 3, 2001, is the first observatory to open to the public in the region. Since opening, over 100,000 visitors visit annually. Various experience programs and events are held throughout the year to inform visitors about constellations and space.

Korea Aerospace Research Institute (한국항공우주연구원)

2.3Km 3006 2018-09-07

169-84, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Blast off your dream to space.

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) is definitely the place to be if you are interested in space. The institute is not a simple promotion center; it is where actual research is done. KARI has led the launching of Naro, Korea's first rocket. In addition, a diverse range of events are available such as, Saturday aerospace class, aerospace camp, vision camp for college students and so on.

In the Satellite Test Building, visitors can see and listen to explanations about a satellite that is currently being researched and tested. They can tour key aerospace facilities such as the Launch Environment Lab, Orbit Environment Lab and Satellite Assembly Lab.

* With the successful launch of rocket Naro, Korea became the 11th country to join the Space Club (a group of countries that have the technologies to launch a space rocket).

Seowongol Yuhwang Ori (서원골 유황오리)

2.4Km 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.

Gana Shabu Shabu (가나샤브샤브)

2.6Km 3816 2024-02-13

49 Sinseong-ro 84beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gana Shabu Shabu is a renowned restaurant for hanu shabu shabu (Korean beef shabu-shabu). Shabu-shabu is a dish where thinly sliced beef and a variety of vegetables are parboiled in a boiling broth and dipped in a savory sauce. Their signature dish is the odorless and tender hanu shabu shabu, enhanced with chewy noodles made from domestic wheat, stimulating the palate. The yeongyang juk (nutritious porridge) served at the end of the meal is also a special treat.

Bibimga (비빔가)

2.6Km 3318 2024-03-20

41 Sinseong-ro 84beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Bibimga is a Korean restaurant specializing in various bibimbap dishes. Alongside the classic Jeonju bibimbap, they offer creative variations with ingredients like yukhoe (beef tartare), ginseng, and octopus. Each bibimbap is crafted with an array of fresh vegetables, mixed with red chili paste, and finished with a drizzle of freshly squeezed sesame oil, resulting in a delightful flavor. The menu also features yukhoe and sogalbi jjim (braised galbi).

Cheollijip (천리집)

2.7Km 7 2024-02-13

127 Sinseongnam-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Cheollijip is a local favorite, renowned for its sundae dishes. The restaurant's signature menu item is sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup). It features a savory broth with house-made sundae, generously stuffed with a variety of ingredients, and pork offals, all simmered together to perfection. Traditionally served mixed with rice, this hearty dish offers a unique and satisfying flavor. Cheonlijip opens its doors early in the morning, and it's not uncommon to see customers lining up even in the early hours.

Sambuja Budaejjigae (삼부자 부대찌개)

2.8Km 2959 2024-02-14

5 Eoeun-ro 52beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Sambuja Budaejjigae is renowned for its signature budae jeongol (sausage hot pot), a spicy dish loaded with ham, sausages, crown daisy, bean curd, mushrooms, and glass noodles, all simmered in a rich broth. The restaurant offers a range of side dishes, including house-made kimchi, as standard fare with meals, and these can be refilled at the self-service corner. Guests have the option to add extra ingredients such as ramyeon (instant noodles), additional sausages, mushrooms, or tteok (rice cakes) to their stew.

Kishimen (기시맹)

2.8Km 3477 2024-02-13

1 Eoeun-ro 52beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Kishimen is a Japanese restaurant established in 1992, specializing in dishes like dongaseu (pork cutlet), udon, and soba. Among these, the most popular item is the naeng zaru udon (cold zaru udon). This dish features flat udon noodles that are wide and thinly stretched, resulting in a texture that is both soft and moist, enhancing the overall taste. Due to the lengthy preparation time for the udon, reservations are essential.

E-Mart - Dunsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 둔산)

2.8Km 0 2024-04-22

41, Dunsanbuk-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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