Top 10 Attractions
- Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest
- Hanbat Arboretum
- Gapcheon Nurigil Trail
- Gubongsan Mountain
- Boramae Park
- Carillon
- Dunsan Prehistoric Site
- 3.8 Democratic Uprising Dunjimi Park
- Wolpyeong Park
- Dosanseowon Confucian Academy
Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest
Jangtaesan Natural Recreation Forest is renowned for its dense metasequoia forest, creating a unique and exotic landscape where visitors can enjoy forest bathing and relaxation with family and friends. Originally established as Korea’s first privately developed natural recreation forest, it was acquired by Daejeon Metropolitan City in February 2002 and reopened in April 2006 following extensive renovations.
The forest gained nationwide attention after being selected as a summer retreat by the President of Korea in 2018.
Accommodation facilities such as the Forest House, Forest Culture Recreation Center, and Forest Training Center allow visitors to stay overnight while enjoying nature. An auto-camping site is also available for camping enthusiasts.
Except for accommodation facilities, most areas of the forest are open to visitors free of charge.
Various forest experience programs are offered for families and groups, providing opportunities to enjoy a wide range of outdoor and educational activities.
- Address 461, Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
- Hours of operation 00:00 ~ 24:00
Hanbat Arboretum
Hanbat Arboretum is the largest urban arboretum in Korea and serves as a green cultural space in the heart of Daejeon. Located near the Daejeon Arts Center and the Daejeon Museum of Art, it is a popular destination where visitors can enjoy both nature and culture.
The arboretum consists of the West Garden, Nammun Square, the East Garden featuring 19 themed gardens—including the Magnolia Garden, Medicinal Plant Garden, Rock Garden, and Fruit Tree Garden—and the Tropical Botanical Garden.
The Tropical Botanical Garden, with a total floor area of 1,600㎡, is divided into four themed sections: the Mangrove Garden, Palm Garden, Tropical Flower Garden, and Tropical Rainforest Garden. It houses approximately 9,300 tropical and subtropical plants representing 198 species.
The Mangrove Garden, the first of its kind in Korea, allows visitors to observe around 21 species of mangrove plants and offers a unique opportunity to experience tropical ecosystems.
- Address 169, Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon
- Hours of operation 05:00 ~ 21:00
Gapcheon Nurigil Trail
Gapcheon Nurigil Trail is a scenic walking trail that stretches approximately 39.9 km from Expo Bridge in Seo-gu, passing through Gasuwon Bridge, Heukseok-dong, and Norubeol, and extending to Jangtaesan Forest Road and Maenocheon Stream.
The trail consists of three courses and offers visitors the opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes, including urban areas, rural scenery, natural ecosystems, and traditional cultural heritage sites. It is a popular destination for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation.
The Gogok-dong section of the trail has been developed into a leisure sports area featuring a pump track and mountain bike facilities, providing a recreational space where cyclists can enjoy both training and leisure activities.
- Route Expo Bridge ~ Gasuwon Bridge ~ Heukseok-dong ~ Norubeol ~ Jangtaesan Forest Road ~ Maenocheon Stream
Gubongsan Mountain
Gubongsan Mountain, standing 264.1 meters above sea level, is named after its nine distinctive peaks and is well known for its unique rock formations and scenic landscapes.
Surrounded by Gwanjeo-dong, Gasuwon-dong, Goegok-dong, Heukseok-dong, and Bonggok-dong, the mountain offers panoramic views of Norubeol and downtown Daejeon from Gugakjeong Pavilion on clear days.
- Address Gasuwon-dong–Gwanjeo-dong Area, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Boramae Park
Boramae Park is one of Daejeon’s representative urban parks, stretching from the front of Seo-gu Office through Daejeon City Hall to the Tanbang-dong area. It serves as the main venue for the Seo-gu Art Festival and the Boramae Christmas Tree Festival.
Selected as one of Daejeon’s “12 Best Walking Trails,” the park is affectionately known by local residents as a tree-lined boulevard known locally as “City Hall Garosu-gil.”
The site was formerly occupied by Air Force facilities. Following the development of the Dunsan district in the 1990s, the military facilities were relocated, and a model fighter jet remains on display as a reminder of its history.
- Address 589, Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Carillon
The Carillon, located on the campus of Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology, is housed within the 78-meter-high Hyecheon Tower. Composed of 78 bronze bells with a total weight of approximately 50 tons, it is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest carillon.
The carillon performs a variety of melodies through both manual and automated performances. Its beautiful bell sounds can be heard up to 3 kilometers away and are affectionately known as the “Music of the Tower,” bringing peace and enjoyment to local residents and visitors alike.
- Address 100, Hyecheon-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Dunsan Prehistoric Site
Dunsan Prehistoric Site is an important archaeological site where remains from the Paleolithic Age, Neolithic Age, and Bronze Age were discovered. Excavations conducted in 1991 revealed traces of prehistoric settlements, including a Bronze Age dwelling site.
Although the original terrain could not be preserved due to urban development, the excavated Bronze Age dwelling was relocated and restored near its original location. Today, the site has been developed into a prehistoric park, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of prehistoric Korea.
- Address 9, Daedeok-daero 317beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
- Hours of operation 06:00 ~ 21:00
3.8 Democratic Uprising Dunjimi Park
The March 8 Democratic Uprising was the first student-led democratic movement in the Daejeon and Chungcheong region. On March 8, 1960, local high school students took to the streets to demand freedom and justice in opposition to the authoritarian rule of the time. Together with the February 28 Daegu Democracy Movement and the March 15 Masan Uprising, it became one of the key events leading to the April 19 Revolution.
In 2018, the March 8 Democratic Uprising was designated as a National Memorial Day, becoming the first national memorial observance in the Chungcheong region. Following this designation, Dunjimi Park, where the memorial monument is located, was renamed 3.8 Democratic Uprising Dunjimi Park.
- Address 953, Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Wolpyeong Park
Wolpyeong Park is one of Daejeon’s representative ecological parks, spanning approximately 3.99 million square meters across five administrative dongs, including Wolpyeong-dong, Galma-dong, and Jeongnim-dong.
Known as the “Lungs of Daejeon,” the park features diverse natural landscapes and scenic attractions, including Dosol Gymnasium and Naewonsa Temple. Well-maintained walking trails and guide maps throughout the park make it a popular destination for hiking, walking, and outdoor recreation.
- Address Doma-dong Area, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Dosanseowon Confucian Academy
Dosanseowon Confucian Academy was established to honor the scholarship and virtues of Manhoe Kwon Deuk-gi and his son, Tanong Kwon Si. As a historic educational institution reflecting Korea’s Confucian tradition, it serves as an important cultural heritage site in Daejeon.
The academy was designated as Daejeon Cultural Heritage Material No. 3 on March 18, 1989.
- Address 8, Namseon-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
- Hours of operation 09:00~17:00 on weekdays (closed on Sat., Sun., and holidays)
