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Daejeon trip — a city of science and hot springs

Yuseong hot springs, a science park and famous bakeries. Find your Daejeon across 2 areas.

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Daejeon sightseeing by area

Yuseong, a district of hot springs and science, and the old town of markets and a lake — Daejeon is an easy trip by KTX.

Editors' picks for Daejeon right now

From seasonal events to long-loved classics.

Sung Sim Dang Bakery
Restaurant

Sung Sim Dang Bakery

Sung Sim Dang is a popular bakery that originally opened in 1956, and is located in front…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Yuseong Hot Spring
Tour

Yuseong Hot Spring

Yuseong Hot Springs is located at the center of Daejeon. The hot spring is known to be ef…

Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo
Daejeon Jungang Market
Shopping

Daejeon Jungang Market

Daejeon Jungang Market is a large comprehensive market consisting of many smaller markets…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Rainbow Korean Restaurant
Restaurant

Rainbow Korean Restaurant

Located in Daejeon, Rainbow Korean Restaurant (무지개한정식) offers a traditional fine di…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Sangso-dong Forest Park
Tour

Sangso-dong Forest Park

Sangso Forest Park is a public park covering parts of Maninsan and Sikjangsan Mountains i…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Currency Museum of Korea
Culture

Currency Museum of Korea

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to moder…

Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo
Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center
Culture

Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center

This center shares how water resources are developed, used, and managed through various e…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Daejeon O-World
Tour

Daejeon O-World

Daejeon O-World (Formerly “Daejeon Zoo”) was established when the Daejeon Zoo and Joy Lan…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Expo Park
Tour

Expo Park

Expo Park is the country’s only theme park promoting the latest sciences and technology i…

Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo
Daecheongho Lake
Tour

Daecheongho Lake

Daecheongho Lake is a man-made lake, stretching across Cheongju-si, Okcheon-gun, and Boeu…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Daejeon Convention Center
Culture

Daejeon Convention Center

The Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) was opened on April 21, 2008 in support of the local …

Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo
Eunhaengdong Euneungjeongi Culture Street
Shopping

Eunhaengdong Euneungjeongi Culture Street

Euneungjeongi Culture Street in Eunhaeng-dong in downtown Daejeon is the fashion epicente…

Daejeon Old Downtown
Hanbat Arboretum
Tour

Hanbat Arboretum

Dunsan Grand Park, designated as an urban neighborhood park on June 7th, 1991, is a local…

Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo
Geological Museum
Culture

Geological Museum

The Geological Museum located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon-si, is the nation’s first comprehens…

Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo
Daejeon Observatory
Tour

Daejeon Observatory

Daejeon Observatory is the first observatory to open to the public. Standing 3 floors abo…

Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo

A one-day Daejeon itinerary

A science-and-hot-spring route by subway and bus.

  1. Expo Science Park and the science museum
    Morning

    Expo Science Park and the science museum

    Start at the Hanbit Tower in the science park, then visit the National Science Museum.

    Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo

  2. Lunch at the Central Market
    Afternoon

    Lunch at the Central Market

    At midday, head to the old town and snack your way through Daejeon Central Market.

    Daejeon Old Downtown

  3. End the day at Yuseong Hot Springs
    Nightlife

    End the day at Yuseong Hot Springs

    In the evening, return to the Yuseong hot-spring quarter and relax in a foot bath or hot spring.

    Yuseong Hot Springs・Expo

Daejeon sightseeing: hot springs and bread

Yuseong has long been a hot-spring town — rest your feet in a foot bath and ease the travel fatigue.

In the old town, snack through the Central Market and visit bakeries with queues out the door.

What to wear in Daejeon in November

A season of clear, crisp days — a light jacket comes in handy.

  1. 28°〜Short sleeves, breathable fabrics
  2. 23〜27°Short sleeves + a light layer
  3. 20〜22°Long-sleeve shirt, cardigan
  4. 17〜19°Light knit, sweatshirt
  5. 12〜16°Jacket and layers
  6. 9〜11°Trench, light coat
  7. 5〜8°Coat with warm base layers
  8. 〜4°Down jacket, scarf, gloves

The highlighted box is the guide for Daejeon right now (11°).

Daejeon trips by purpose

Eat, pamper, shop, stay.

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