Top 10 places to visit in Daejeon | Travel attraction recommendations
Top 10 places to visit in Daejeon
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist attractions that you must visit in Daejeon, where beautiful nature and rich culture coexist.
This ranking was selected based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity ranking, and contains a variety of things to see and do.
If you are planning a trip, please keep this in mind, and I hope you have a happy and enjoyable time!
Gubongsan Mountain (Daejeon)
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Introduction to Gubongsan Mountain (Daejeon)
Gubongsan Mountain, which is 264.1m high, stands long surrounded by Seo-gu Gwanjeo-dong, Gasuwon-dong, Goegok-dong, Heukseok-dong, and Bongok-dong, and each of its nine peaks boasts its own beauty.
Additionally, the peaks rise in a neat and beautiful manner, making it look like an oriental painting painted on a folding screen.
On the south side of this mountain, Gapcheon flows, and although it is steep with rocky cliffs, from the Gugakjeong Observatory, built in 1993, you can see the whole of Seogu-gu at a glance, boasting a truly beautiful scenery.
It is named so because there are nine rocky peaks connected from the ridge of Deokgogae in the west to Bijae.
The mountain scenery is so beautiful that Sinseonbawi Rock, where immortals came down and lived, has a great view of the city, as well as Dodeokbong Peak (534m), Geumsubong Peak (532m), and Gyeryongsan Mountain (845m) in the distance.
This Gubongsan Mountain (九峯山) is called Gubongsan Mountain because it has nine high peaks, but it is recorded as Gubongsan Mountain (九鳳山) in the old Yeojidobook.
In other words, it is said that Gubongsan Mountain was called Gubongsan Mountain (九峯山) because the mountain range of Gyeryongsan Mountain runs toward the southeast and has nine peaks rising out of Jinjam.
Gubongsan Mountain is a mountain with strangely shaped rocks and strange stones that cannot be missed in the Eight Scenic Views of Daejeon. The fall foliage scenery is especially spectacular.
* Legends about Mt. Gubong *
According to one theory, it is also called Gubongsan (九鳳山) because it is shaped like nine hawksbills.
It is said that it is called this because there is a famous place here in the form of nine bongoes returning home.
There is also a legend that says that the nine peaks are lined up in a row, giving the appearance of ministers in ceremonial uniforms bowing and entering the shrine, making it a famous site for entering the palace. .
There is also a legend that a long time ago, a scholar came down to watch the gods play Baduk and did not even notice that the handle of the ax was rotting.
Gubongsan Mountain (Daejeon) Basic Information
Website https://www.daejeontour.co.kr/ko/index.do
Parking facility parking available
Open all year round on days off
Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest
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Introduction to Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest
Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest is the only place in Korea with a dense metasequoia forest, making it an ideal place for families to enjoy forest bathing along with exotic scenery.
This place, which blends well with the natural scenery, not only has a well-established walking path, but also a health acupressure path, a nostalgic play, a suspension bridge, a textbook botanical garden, an ecological pond, and a classroom in the forest, allowing you to learn about nature and relax at the same time. Enjoy.
In addition, there is a small (380㎡) exercise space where you can enjoy group entertainment, mini-soccer, and basketball games, and a space where you can specifically experience the metasequoia forest through a skyway, observatory, and slope play facility. From the observatory, you can watch the sunset and see strangely shaped rocks such as Janggunbong Peak and Haengsangbawi Rock.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest Basic Information
Website https://www.jangtaesan.or.kr:454/index.asp
Operating hours [Accommodation] 15:00 ~ 11:00 the next day
Parking facilities available (472 spaces)
Yonghwasa Temple (Daejeon)
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Introduction to Yonghwasa Temple (Daejeon)
Yonghwasa Temple (Seo-gu, Daejeon) is a branch temple belonging to Magoksa Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and is currently located in a residential area in the southwestern part of Daejeon.
This temple was originally built in Yongdong-ri, Duma-myeon, Nonsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (currently Gyeryong-si), and is said to have been first built by Monk Yeongpo during the reign of King Seondeok, the 27th king of Silla.
At the time of its founding, it was called Gwaneumsa Temple.
Afterwards, it was rebuilt by State Preceptor Muhak in 1393 (the 2nd year of King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty), but it was completely burned down during the Japanese invasions of Korea.
Then, in the late Joseon Dynasty, a nun named Hong Eung-eun rebuilt it on the old site and changed the name to Geumryunsa Temple.
And in 1946, monk Kim Gyeong-bong renamed the temple to Yonghwasa Temple, and rebuilt it in 1978 when the temple collapsed.
At the time, Yonghwasa Temple was a large enough temple to be called one of the five major temples of Gyeryongsan Mountain, but it was moved to its current location in 1984 as military facilities, including the Army Headquarters, were relocated to Gyeryongdae.
The temple consists of the Daeungjeon (main hall), which is the temple building, and the Yosachae building on the right, with a pagoda standing between them.
The main hall is built with cement and tiled, and on both sides and the back wall are paintings depicting the life of Buddha.
Inside, Bodhisattva Mahasaeji and Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara are placed on either side of the Sakyamuni Buddha in the center.
There are a total of 5 paintings in Daeungjeon, including a post-Buddhist painting.
Yonghwasa Temple (Seo-gu, Daejeon) can be accessed through Gyebaek-ro and Beolgok-ro on National Route 4, and the Seodaejeon IC on the Daejeon Southern Ring Expressway is close by.
Nearby are Singerwon Neighborhood Park and Singerwon Library.
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Yonghwasa (Daejeon) basic information
Operating hours sunrise~sunset
Parking facilities available (parking capacity for approximately 10 small vehicles)
Open all year round on days off
Dosan Seowon (Daejeon)
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Introduction to Dosan Seowon (Daejeon)
Dosan Seowon (Daejeon) is a seowon built to commemorate Manhoe Kwon Deuk-gi and his son Tanong Gwon-si, figures from the late Joseon Dynasty.
Kwon Deuk-gi is a person who studied Taoism after serving as the Minister of Rites.
Gwon Si was also excellent at academics, and after serving several posts, he returned to his hometown and devoted himself to his studies.
This Seowon was built by Confucian scholars in 1693 (the 19th year of King Sukjong's reign). It received a plaque from the government in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong's reign) and became Saek Seowon.
It is said that it was a seowon with a total size of 23 rooms, including 3 shrines, 3 tomb gates, 4 lecture halls, 3 study rooms, 4 Namjae rooms, and 3 Jesancheong rooms, but it was demolished due to Heungseon Daewongun's order to abolish seowons.
Afterwards, an altar was built and ancestral rites were held in 1921, and it was restored twice by the Andong Kwon family in 1968 and 1973.
Therefore, its cultural property value was recognized and it was designated as a cultural property of Daejeon Metropolitan City on March 18, 1989.
Currently, ancestral rites are held in March and September of the lunar calendar.
In addition, guides are always present to greet tourists, and there are programs such as Dosan Painting, where you can experience traditional folk paintings, A Day in the Life of a Confucian Scholar, where you can experience Confucian education, Dosan Wayuhoe, which holds art performances, and a docent in-depth education program where you can study Dosan Seowon in detail. It's going on.
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Dosan Seowon (Daejeon) basic information
Website https://www.seogu.go.kr
Operating hours 09:00 ~ 17:00
Parking facilities available (3 small cars can park)
Day off Weekends and public holidays
Wolpyeong, Shintanjin, Songchon Water Purification Plant (Water Love School)
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Introduction to Wolpyeong, Sintanjin, and Songchon water purification plants (Water Love School)
Wolpyeong, Sintanjin, and Songchon Water Purification Plants (Water Love School) is a field trip program held at Songchon, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, Wolpyeong, Seo-gu, and Sintanjin Water Purification Plants in Daedeok-gu, operated by the Daejeon Waterworks Business Headquarters.
This program is a place where you can look at the process of [water] going from a water purification plant to [drinking water].
You can see with your own eyes the history of water and the entire process of making water clean, and learn why you should save water and use it cleanly.
At the water purification plant, you can look at the entire process from raw water intake through sedimentation ponds and filters to the water purification process and supply to homes. At the sewage treatment plant, you can look at the entire sewage treatment process, from sewage generation to sewage pipe collection, water treatment, and sludge treatment.
In addition, we have set up a tap water tasting stand that is available to all participants and visitors on the field trip at any time, allowing you to get a glimpse of Daejeon City's confidence in tap water.
Wolpyeong, Shintanjin, and Songchon water purification plants (Water Love School) are accepting group tours for schools and individuals in Daejeon Metropolitan City.
Basic information on Wolpyeong, Sintanjin, and Songchon water purification plants (Water Love School)
Website hhttps://waterworks.daejeon.kr/
Operating hours vary depending on tour schedule
Parking facilities available
Day off: Saturday/Sunday/Public holiday
Dunsan Prehistoric Site
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Introduction to Dunsan Prehistoric Site
Dunsan Prehistoric Site is a prehistoric site excavated in the Dunsan district of Seo-gu, Daejeon.
It was excavated during the development of the Dunsan district in 1991, and is the first place in Korea where remains from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Ages were excavated all at once.
As a result of the investigation, artifacts such as three Bronze Age house sites, Neolithic Age dugout sites, pits, and comb-patterned pottery fragments were unearthed, and about 50 pieces of Paleolithic artefacts were also excavated.
This place tells us that humans have formed villages and lived in the Daejeon area for a long time. In particular, it tells us that in this area, many residents lived in the shallow hills around Gapcheon, with large farmlands and abundant water in the background.
After previous restoration, this ruin was created as a prehistoric ruins park, and in recognition of its value, it was designated as a Daejeon Metropolitan City monument on October 28, 1992.
The Dunsan Prehistoric Site can be accessed through Daedeok-daero, and the nearby highways are the Daejeon IC and Shintanjin IC of the Gyeongbu Expressway and the Yuseong IC of the Honam Expressway branch line.
For public transportation, you can use Daejeon Metro Line 1, Government Complex Station.
Nearby are Hanbat Arboretum, National Science Museum, and Expo Science Park.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
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Dunsan Prehistoric Site Basic Information
Website https://www.heritage.go.kr
Operating hours: Always open
Parking facilities available (capacity for 20 small vehicles)
Open all year round on days off
Sangboan Amusement Park
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Introduction to Sangboan Amusement Park
Sangboan Amusement Park is one of the walking courses on Heukseok Norubeol-gil.
This road was also selected as one of the ‘100 Best Local Resources for Living’ by the Ministry of Public Administration and Security.
Heukseok Norubeol-gil begins at Sangboan Recreation Area and continues through Noruveol and Jangpyeong Recreation Areas to Heukseok Recreation Area.
It is a total distance of 4.5km and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to walk.
Sangboan Amusement Park, the starting point of Heukseok Norubeol-gil, is located at the Sangboan Amusement Park Camping Site, which can be used for free.
Plus, you can enjoy fishing near the water.
Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest is located about 9km south of Sangboan Recreation Area, so linked tourism is possible.
If you go north, you will reach downtown Daejeon.
Sangboan Amusement Park Basic Information
Daejeon Insect Ecology Center
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Introduction to Daejeon Insect Ecology Center
The Insect Ecology Museum is located within Hanbat Arboretum.
It opened in October 2016 to give people a new awareness of insects.
On the first floor, there is an insect farm where you can observe insects and various exhibition facilities.
On the second floor, you can tour the insect breeding room and get a glimpse of the lab through transparent glass.
The Insect Ecology Center also operates various experience programs such as making insects with Korean paper, making insect picture frames, and making insect soap.
Basic information about Daejeon Insect Ecology Center
Website https://www.daejeon.go.kr/ist/index.do
Operating hours 10:00 ~ 17:00
Parking facilities available
Closed every Monday (in case of public holiday, closed the next day)
Expo Citizen Square
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Introduction to Expo Citizen Square
Expo Citizen Square is a space where you can enjoy not only tourism but also cultural life, leisure, and leisure sports.
From the plaza, you can look around the Hanbat Arboretum located to the left and right.
In addition, you can participate in or watch various events at an outdoor performance hall equipped with the first moving shade in Korea.
The well-maintained bike paths and central square are great for biking or inline skating.
At sunset, the Expo Bridge lights up, so we recommend taking a commemorative photo.
The plaza management building where the fountain is installed is equipped with shops and cafes, making it perfect for enjoying snacks or light drinks.
Expo Citizen Square Basic Information
Website http://www.expoplaza.or.kr/
Parking facility parking available
Daejeon City Hall Plaza
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Introduction to Daejeon City Hall Square
Daejeon City Hall Plaza, also called Citizen Lawn Plaza, is adjacent to Daejeon Subway City Hall Station.
Hanbat Bell Gak, an intangible cultural asset of Daejeon, is located here and is a space where various events are held every year.
On days when there are no events, many citizens and office workers visit for a walk.
There are benches here and there to sit and rest, and a fountain is operated during the summer.
There is also a playground for children.
There are many restaurants nearby, so you won't have any trouble choosing the type of food you want.
In addition, Hanbat Arboretum, Expo Science Park, and Yuseong Hot Springs are located close by, so linked tours are possible.
Daejeon City Hall Square Basic Information
Parking facilities available (Daejeon City Hall public parking lot)
No days off
This was an introduction to the top 10 places to visit in Daejeon so far.
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