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Daecheong Dam

대청댐

+82-43-230-4293, +82-43-930-7260 / Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center +82-42-930-7332
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Miho-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon-si

Overview

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Daecheong Dam (대청댐) is a multi-purpose dam consisting of a 72m-tall and 495m-long concrete gravity dam and rockfill dam. It is located where Daejeon and Chungcheongbuk-do meet. The observatory, located at Palgakjeong Service Area, offers a great view of Daecheongho Lake (대청호). A variety of fascinating items are displayed in the Water Culture Center (물문화관) on the left bank of Daecheong Dam. A nearby grassy meadow promises a relaxing and comfortable rest, while local delicacies such as freshwater fish stew and marinated grilled eel are a delight to taste.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-43-230-4293, +82-43-930-7260
Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center +82-42-930-7332
Parking: Available
Closed: [Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center] Every Monday, New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Hours: [Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center] 10:00~17:00 (* Last admission is until 16:50)

Updated 2016.04.14

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[Daecheong Dam Water Culture Center]
Free

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[Water Culture Center] wheelchair rentals, restrooms, parking spaces, and elevators

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- Board the bus to Government Complex-Daejeon at Dong Seoul Terminal (Departure 8 times a day (06:10-09:00), 2 hour ride)
- Board the bus to Sintanjin (No. 701, 720, 724) at Daejeon Station
- Board the bus to Daecheong Dam (No. 722, 723) at Sintanjin

Miho-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon-si

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