LIVING IN DAEJEON
Daejeon, one of the five largest cities in Korea, located in the heart of the country, acts as a transportation hub supporting the growth of the country. Daejeon is an administrative city where the Daejeon Government Complex and the headquarters of several national institutions are located and is Korea's largest science and research city, including the Daedeok Research and Development Special Zone and the International Science Business Belt. s of 2020, the population was 1,473,125 and the city covered 539.98㎢ of land.
DEAJEON ATTRACTIONS
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#Theme parks
ATTRACTIONS Daejeon O-World
The whole family can enjoy the gardens, the zoo, and the rides in O-World.
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#Theme parks
ATTRACTIONS Ppuri Park
You can learn all about Korean family names in Korea’s only theme park for filial piety.
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#Theme parks
ATTRACTIONS EXPO Science Park
This science theme park celebrates the successful hosting of the 1993 World Expo.
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#Nature
ATTRACTIONS Hanbat Arboretum
An arboretum created in the city center featuring nearly 200 plant species in 9,300 exhibits.
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#Nature
ATTRACTIONS Gyejoksan Forest Walk
A leisurely 14 km forested trail for young and old that features a red clay path for barefoot strolling through the Jangdong Forest and includes a swimming area.
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#Nature
ATTRACTIONS Daecheonghobangil(Daecheong Riverside Road)
A lakeside trail along the crystal-clear reservoir on the Geum River between Daejeon and Cheongju.
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#Nature
ATTRACTIONS Jangtaesan Mountain Recreational Forest
The only Metasequoia forest in Korea, providing rest and relaxation deep in the mountain forest.
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#Nature
ATTRACTIONS Daejeon Dullesan Road
A walking and hiking trail connecting the mountains that surround Daejeon, including 12 sections of about 10 km each (about 7-hour hikes), extending for a total of 133 km.
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#Cultural History
ATTRACTIONS Dongchundang(Traditional Guest House)
This house was built in the traditional architectural style in the mid-Joseon period and has been designated as National Cultural Property No. 209.
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#Cultural History
ATTRACTIONS Daejeon Culture & Art Complex
Includes the Daejeon Culture and Arts Center, City Museum of Art, and Lee Ungno Museum of Art.
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#Cultural History
ATTRACTIONS Euneungjeongi, the street of culture(Sky Road)
Located in the traditional center of Daejeon, aka the “Old Downtown”, Sky Road has been transformed into a thriving hot spot for shopping and night life for teens, young adults and all ages.
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#Cultural History
ATTRACTIONS Yuseong Hot Spring
The oldest hot springs in Korea, Yuseong also has outdoor foot baths with healing mineral waters from deep underground.