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Daejeon National Cemetery (국립대전현충원)

국립대전현충원

+82-42-822-0026, 820-7061~4
http://www.dnc.go.kr/en/

251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Overview

Daejeon National Cemetery (국립대전현충원) (1/1)

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Daejeon National Cemetery covers a vast area of land spanning around 330,000㎡. The cemetery is comprised of graves for the deceased patriots, men of national merit, generals, officers, soldiers, etc.
Major facilities include the Memorial Tower and Memorial Gate for paying reverence to the patriotic spirits, Patriotic Spirit Exhibition Center displaying photos and articles left by the deceased, and an outdoor exhibition space, where military battle equipments are on display. Other facilities within the cemetery grounds include fountains, statues, sculptures, pavilions, and Hyeonchungji, which is a man-made pond in the shape of the Korean peninsula.
The cemetery is well kept with ample rest areas against the backdrop of the beautiful natural landscape.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-42-718-7114
(Korean)
Parking: 1,000 parking spaces
Hours: March-October: 06:00-18:00
November-February: 07:00-18:00

Updated 2016.04.08

Available Facilities

Patriotic movies (Hyeonchunggwan Hall), exhibitions (Hogukgwan Hall), outdoor exhibitions, lounge

Admission Fees

Free

Facilities for the Handicapped

Wheelchair rental, wheelchair ramp, parking spaces, restrooms

Parking Fees

Free

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

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From Dong Seoul Terminal, take an express bus to Daejeon Yuseong Terminal (대전유성터미널).
* Bus schedule: 06:10-21:30, 10-25mini intervals
From Daejeon Yuseong Terminal, take a taxi to Daejeon National Cemetery (국립대전현충원).
* Travel time: Approximtely 13min

251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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