South Korea
Daejeon
Daejeon is a metropolitan city in south-central Chungcheong, South Korea. With a population of 1.45 million, it is the region's leading city.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
- Best season
- Apr–Jun, Oct
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Sights covered
- 12 places
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Museums & galleries
Daejeon Museum of Art
This municipal art museum is run by the city of Daejeon to enrich residents' art and culture. It's a pleasant place to spend a relaxing time viewing a wide range of artworks.
Museums & galleries
National Science Museum, South Korea
The National Science Museum is located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, and opened in 1990. It houses a wide range of exhibits on science, technology, and natural history, making it a great place to explore hands-on with children.
Nature
Sikjangsan
Sikjangsan is a mountain straddling Okcheon County in North Chungcheong Province and Dong-gu, Daejeon. It's a great spot for ridge walks amid scenic natural views.
Temples & religious sites
Islamic Center of Daejeon
The Daejeon Islamic Center is a mosque built in 2006. It offers a close-up look at Islamic culture and religious life in the region.
Parks & gardens
Expo Science Park
This was South Korea's only science theme park, located within the Daedeok Research Complex in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. Built on the site of the 1993 Daejeon Expo, it featured a wide range of science exhibits.
Temples & religious sites
Daeheung-dong Catholic Church
Daeheungdong Cathedral stands in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, and is registered as a national cultural heritage building. It's a wonderful place to admire its old-fashioned church architecture.
Museums & galleries
Lee Ungno Museum
This art museum in Seo-gu, Daejeon, was built to shed new light on the life and art of painter Lee Ungno (Goam). His works offer a window into the flow of modern and contemporary Korean art.
Nature
Bomunsan
Bomunsan is a mountain in Jung-gu, Daejeon, home to Bomunsanseong, a reconstructed Baekje-era fortress near its summit. From the fortress walls, visitors can take in a sweeping view of the city below.
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Family travel
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Central & near stations
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
How to use public transport in Daejeon
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