Cheongju International Airport 57 min
Ppuri Park (1 hr 13) Grassy park with 100+ statues tracing the history of Korean family names, plus a genealogy museum. Hanbat Arboretum (31 min) Urban park with diverse trees & other plants, plus play equipment, a large pond & pathways. 계족산 황톳길(Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail) (1 hr 18) Donghaksa (1 hr 26) Mountaineering, autumn leaf color, and temple Cheongnamdae (1 hr 36) Walking trails around landscaped grounds with a lake & one-time residence for South Korean leaders. Jangtaesan Recreational Forest (1 hr 38) Daecheong Dam (1 hr 12) Monolithic 1,624-ft-long dam, open since 1980, with a viewing area & accessible visitor center. Expo Bridge (46 min) Daejeon O-World (1 hr 6) Folksy amusement park featuring modest, kid-friendly rides, a small zoo & entertainment. Daejeon Museum of Art (31 min) Modern museum with a sculpture park displaying contemporary works by domestic & foreign artists. Gyeryongsan National Park (1 hr 2) Popular hiking area with 20 peaks, dense forests & waterfalls, sheltering otters & endangered birds. National Science Museum (45 min) Museum with interactive exhibits on science, technology & natural history, plus a planetarium. Gyejoksan (43 min) Yurim Park (21 min) |