Liwon (리원)

8.1Km 2024-02-13

2F, 155 Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Liyuan is a Chinese restaurant where visitors can experience the cuisine of a professional chef with 30 years of experience. The main menu consists of various Chinese course dishes, starting with a naengchae (chilled salads), followed by dishes like gesal soup (crab soup), kkanpung saeu (sweet and spicy shrimp), yusanseul (stir-fried meat, seafood and vegetables), and gochu japchae (chili pepper japchae). The special feature of their jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) is the absence of artificial flavorings, resulting in a clean and rich taste.

Yuseongoncheon Hot Springs (유성온천지구)

8.2Km 2024-03-04

Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-2076

Yuseongoncheon Hot Springs is located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. It is a venerable hot spring area known since the 7th century. The hot spring water temperature ranges from 27 to 56 degrees Celsius, and it contains various beneficial minerals with an alkaline pH ranging from 7.5 to 8.5, flowing from a depth of 200 meters underground. The streets are lined with retusa fringe trees, and in May, the Retusa Fringe Flower Festival takes place.

Jeongsimhwa Hall of Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center at Chungnam National University (충남대학교 정심화국제문화회관)

8.2Km 2025-01-09

99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-821-8080

The Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center is the large building on the right, just past the gate of Chungnam National University.

‘Jeongsimhwa’ is the Buddhist name of Ms. Lee Bok-Soon, who donated her lifetime savings (a total of five billion won) to the university back in 1990. She had earned the money over the course of many years by selling gimbap (rice rolled in seaweed), which currently sells for only 1,000 or 2,000 won a roll.

The cultural center was built in commemoration of the late Ms. Lee. After a series of setbacks and through the effort of many helping hands, construction was finally completed in 2000. The Jeongsimhwa Hall at the center has 1,817 seats and is used for concerts, performances, and other large-scale events. Baekma Hall (450 seats) and Daedeok Hall (200 seats) are used primarily for seminars. For visitors’ convenience, the Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center has a parking area with space for up to 268 cars.

Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

8.2Km 2022-12-27

70, Sajeonggongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-580-4820

Daejeon O-World was established when the Daejeon Zoo and Joy Land, an amusement park, were integrated under the supervision of the Daejeon City Corporation. The project cost a whopping 40 billion won and resulted in the construction of Flower Land (100,000㎡) in addition to the renamed Zoo Land and the preexisting Joy Land. It opened on May 1, 2009 to the public.

The three main sections of Daejeon O-World are Zoo Land, Joy Land, and Flower Land. Zoo Land is currently home to a total of 600 animals of 130 different species including American black bears, Bengal tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. Amusement rides, waterslides, and four-season sledding are housed at Joy Land. Flower Land boasts a number of smaller sections such as Rose Garden, Four Season Garden, Herb Garden, and Maze Garden and is home to a total of 150,000 tress of 100 different species and 200,000 flowers of 85 different species. An outdoor stage and concert hall are also located in the area. There are plenty of things to see and enjoy in every corner of Daejeon O-World. Just beyond Festival Street, visitors will find a large (3,000㎡) pond with a fountain.

Solbat Mukjip (솔밭묵집)

8.2Km 2024-02-14

51 Gwanyong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Solbat Mukjip is a restaurant celebrated for its 40-year tradition in crafting dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), a culinary specialty of Daejeon. The city is so famed for its acorn jelly that it hosts an acorn jelly village. The restaurant's standout dish is chaemuk (chilled acorn jelly and rice soup), a delightful blend of chopped acorn jelly immersed in broth and garnished with sour chopped kimchi, sesame oil, laver flakes, and roasted sesame powder. The combination of the nutty acorn jelly salad with the tangy broth creates a uniquely delicious flavor. Additionally, the thinly batter-fried acorn jelly is a popular choice. This dish is served with a side of refreshing radish water kimchi and other accompaniments.

Daecheongho Lake (대청호)

8.3Km 2022-12-26

Dong-gu, Daejeon / Munui-myeon, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-42-251-4748

Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake, stretching from Daejeon to Cheongju-si, Okcheon-gun, and Boeun-gun. Construction began in 1975 and finished in 1980, and the lake supplies water for various use to people in Daejeon and Cheongju.

The reservoir water spans an area of over 72.8 ㎢ with a perimeter of 80 kilometers, and the water kept in storage has a volume of 1.5 billion tons, making the reservoir the third largest lake in Korea. The area is famous for its beautiful driving course along a tree-lined road through the nearby mountain which has an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. Also, resident birds and migratory birds, such as white heron, can be seen during summer in the upper region of the lake.

Galbat Sikdang (갈밭식당)

8.4Km 2024-02-15

1553 Daecheonghosu-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Galbat Sikdang, situated along the shores of Daecheonghosu Lake, specializes in freshwater fish cuisine. They offer maeuntang (spicy fish stew) featuring freshwater fish such as mandarin fish, eel, trout, and catfish, along with various types of sliced raw fish and grilled fish. Maeuntang is prepared with a secret homemade sauce and a variety of vegetables, specifically chosen to neutralize the fishy taste of the freshwater fish. Visitors can enjoy their meals while taking in the scenic views of Daecheongho Lake and its surroundings.

Gana Shabu Shabu (가나샤브샤브)

8.5Km 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)

8.5Km 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).

Hwangtae Kalguksu (황태칼국수)

8.5Km 2024-02-28

15-22 Jeongnim-ro 10beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Hwangtae Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant known for offering various hwangtae (dried pollack) dishes. The popular menu item is hwangtae bajirak kalguksu (noodle soup with dried pollack and clams), featuring a broth prepared by boiling hwangtae for long hours in a cast-iron pot. The combination of refreshing broth and soft noodles makes it a sought-after dish, especially for those looking for a hangover soup. The restaurant also serves dishes like hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack), hwangtae jeongol (dried pollack hot pot) and hwangtae jinguk (dried pollack soup).

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