How to Get to Daejeon
If you’re coming from Pyeongtaek or Camp Humphreys, this would be an easy one-hour or one-and-a-half-hour drive. Daejeon serves as a hub of transportation for major rail and road routes, and is approximately 50 minutes from the capital, Seoul, by KTX or SRT high-speed rail.
About Daejeon
Daejeon, located in the central region of South Korea along the Geum River, is known both for its technology and research institutions. Previously known as ‘big field,’ Daejeon is surrounded by several mountains, with Gyeryongsan National Park on the west and the Sobaek Mountain range to the south and east.
Three rivers run through the center of the city: Gapcheon (갑천), Yudeungcheon (유등천), and Daejeoncheon (대전천). These flow roughly from south to north, eventually joining the Geum River which borders the city on the northeast. The river changes direction after leaving Daejeon, turning to the southwest and eventually emptying into the Yellow Sea near Gunsan.
5 Best Things to do in Daejeon
You can also follow All About Daejeon on Facebook and Instagram for updates, such as new restaurants, events, hot air balloon rides, etc. I always recommend following the local city pages to get better insight into current fun and activities.
Shopping
Visit an underground shopping center in the subway next to Daejeon station.
Shinsegae Art & Science Mall with its own aquarium, theaters, and food court. Across the street from the National Science Museum.
Daejeon Shinsegae Art And Science
1588-1234
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Hangul Address
대전 유성구 엑스포로 1
6th floor of Shinsegae department store
Watch a baseball game
Hanwha Eagles – For more information about the schedule, merchandise or team, you may also find them on Facebook and Instagram https://www.hanwhaeagles.co.kr/index.do
The Fan Seating area, above the Home Dugout, is the loudest and more crowded area. Full view of the dancers and mascots, and close to lots of food options. If you’d rather be further away, there are also booths, table seating, and picnic areas. You select your seats at the tickets booth, when you arrive, or online in advance, but may require a Korean credit card. The ticket booth did not accept any of our American bank cards, so bring cash, just in case.
Your bags will be checked upon entry but you may bring in your own water bottles. Don’t worry about food, you’ll have many choices inside. The games take place in the evening so we would recommend leaving early due to both traffic and parking.
Hanwha Life Insurance Eagles Park
042-630-8200
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Experience the science and technology centers that Daejeon is known for.
Known as the Silicon Valley of Korea, Daejeon is the home of private and public research institutes, centers and science parks. The R&D centers of Samsung, Institute of Information Technology Advancement, LG, Korea University of Science and Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and others are in Daedeok Science Town in Yuseong-gu.
Daejeon features a technology cluster known as Daedeok Innopolis defined by the national Universities Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Chungnam National University and surrounded by government research institutes, government-invested corporate research institutes, corporate research centers, and venture companies.
Expo Science Center also includes a large splash pad area for people to play, picnic, and cool down.
Expo Science Park
042-250-1111
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National Science Museum has many free exhibition halls, marked in blue bubbles. The red bubbled locations require a fee and reservation, which may be done online or at entrance. The museum includes a planetarium (presentations are in Korean), indoor kids play land (great for toddlers and babies), outdoor playgrounds, river walk, photo zones, picnic areas. Also two cafes, a convenience store, and gift shop. Pay for parking at the automated machines outside the ticket office.
National Science Museum (Daejeon)
042-601-7979
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Hangul Address
대전 유성구 대덕대로 481
Reservations required: Times 0930 to 1130 1230 to 1430 1530 to 1730 Area includes: Dinosaur playground Science and technology hall Natural history hall (1F Dinosaurs and wildlife, 2F human evolution) Science Hall Science playground Planetarium Future technology hall Park walks Space Camp Food court Cafes 7-11 Restaurant Global ATM
Daejeon Aquarium
042-226-2100
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Visit a theme park
O World is most frequently recommended for families with toddlers and small children.
Daejeon O World
042-580-4820
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Want to turn this into a weekend trip and still looking for things to add to the itinerary? Consider visiting Sejong park or the Sejong Arboretum on the way to Daejeon or on the return trip home.
Where to Stay in Daejeon
Wondering where to stay on your Daejeon trip? Try one of these 5 locations.
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