Jangtaesan Recreational Forest (장태산자연휴양림)

16.5 Km 24014 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.

Daedunsan Provincial Park (Nonsan Section) (대둔산도립공원 (논산))

16.7 Km 17762 2024-07-09

Surakgyegok-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-6156

Daedunsan Mountain offers spectacular views and various scenic spots like Gunjigyegok Valley, Surakpokpo Falls, Macheondae Seonnyeopokpo Falls, Nakjodae Peak, Surakgyegok Valley, and more. In particular, the one-kilometer-high cliff and the unique rock formations at Surakpokpo Falls provide great scenery.

Surakpokpo Falls and Gunjigyegok Valley are at the entrance of the hiking trail that leads up to Daedunsan Mountain. It is about a two-hour hike from Surakgyegok Valley to Macheondae Peak on Daedunsan Mountain.

Surakgyegok Valley (수락계곡)

16.8 Km 80445 2024-02-21

116 Surak-ri, Beolgok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Surakgyegok Valley is a valley located in the northern part of Daedunsan Provincial Park. Enveloped by forests and flowing streams, it offers opportunities for forest bathing, and its moderate temperatures even in the summer make it suitable for leisure activities. Throughout the valley, visitors can find waterfalls such as Surakpokpo Falls and Seonnyeopokpo Falls. A notable feature of this area is the steep iron staircase nestled between cliffs, leading from the valley to the summit of Daedunsan Mountain, which is a highlight of the area.

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

17.8 Km 26920 2024-02-15

226 Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Jeongjanamu Garden is a restaurant that serves traditional Korean homestyle meals. When ordering the signature dish cheonggukjang ssambap (rich soybean paste stew, leaf wraps and rice), customers are served with cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), and nine varieties of side dishes. Diners can enjoy a Korean dining experience by wrapping rice and side dishes in fresh leafy greens and savoring a spoonful of the hearty cheonggukjang. Additionally, the restaurant offers grilled Korean beef and pork.

Muju Rafting (무주래프팅)

17.8 Km 12915 2024-04-07

5-11, Jamdu-gil, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-322-7745

Muju Rafting resort is located on the upper Geumgang River and offers rafting, survival game, hiking, and fishing programs. The area is over 9,900 ㎡ in size and can accommodate lodging for up to 200 guests.

Byeolcheonji Sikdang (별천지식당)

18.1 Km 29268 2024-02-15

29 Sanseo-ro 1659beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Byeolcheonji Sikdang is a Korean nutritious food restaurant renowned for its specialization in baeksuk (whole chicken soup). Their standout dish is oribaeksuk (whole duck soup), meticulously prepared with cordyceps and a blend of traditional medicinal herbs to enrich both its flavor and health benefits. Additionally, the restaurant is acclaimed for its baeksuk made with native chicken and galbi tang (galbi soup). Set next to a serene pond, Byeolcheonji Sikdang provides a peaceful atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals.

Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (운일암 반일암 계곡)

18.7 Km 39547 2024-04-07

1926, Dongsangjucheon-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-430-8382

Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (5 km long) falls between Myeongdeokbong Peak and Myeongdobong Peak in the northeastern region of Mount Unjangsan. The name Uniram refers to the steep walls of the valley where nothing but the sky, rocks, thick forests, and clouds can be seen. The valley is also befittingly named Baniram since it is so deep that it only receives direct sunlight for half the day. There are many strangely-shaped rocks like Jjokduri Rock, Cheollyeop Rock, and Daebul Rock scattered throughout the lush valley. At the peak of summer, the area is crowded with vacationers and is also popular for its autumn leaves.

Sikjangsan Cultural Park (Sunrise Observatory) (식장산 문화공원(해돋이전망대))

19.2 Km 35273 2023-02-09

32-834, Secheongongwon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Sikjangsan (623.6 meters) is a mountain spanning three regions - Dong-gu of Daejeon, Gunbuk-myeon and Gunseo-myeon of Okcheon-gun. As the tallest peak in the city located in the southeastern part of Dong-gu, Daejeon, it stands proudly next to great mountains in neighboring regions such as Seodaesan, the tallest peak in Chungcheongnam-do (904 meters), and Daeseongsan, the tallest in Okcheon (705 meters). Home of a 4.82 million-square-meter large, natural ecosystem preservation forest designated by the city, Sikjangsan is an ecological repository featuring plants of 224 species, 45 varieties, 187 genera, and 78 families; 45 kinds of mammals such as roe deer, squirrels, wildcats, raccoons and bats; over 100 types of birds; reptiles; and amphibians.
Sikjangsan Cultural Park is an ecological park that continues from Secheon Park to Sikjangsan Sunrise Observatory. The cultural park was established at the peak of the mountain, which had been regarded as one of the best nightscape viewpoints in Daejeon. A traditional tower built inside the cultural park adds a sense of classical dignity. An observatory from which the entire city can be seen in a single view is also located here. People of all ages and genders visit the tower and observatory to enjoy the expansive view of Daejeon.

Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

19.3 Km 50892 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.

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

19.4 Km 19158 2024-02-26

226, Sangjung-gil, Gunseo-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails is lush with acacia trees, which are in full bloom in May. Another sight that should not be missed is the fog shrouding the foot of the mountain in spring and fall.

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