Expo Science Park is a symbolic place in Daejeon, the science city, where the Daejeon Expo '93 was held. Especially, Hanbit Tower, a symbol of the Daejeon Expo, has been transformed into a new tourist attraction in Daejeon, including Media Facade Performance, Music Fountain, etc.
Hanbat Arboretum is the largest artificial arboretum in the city center nationwide. It is a space for the genetic preservation of various plant species as well as a place for youths to experience nature, and is loved as a comfortable resting place for citizens. It is largely divided into East Arboretum, West Arboretum, and Tropical Botanical Garden and you can reserve and use the forest commentary program.
Around 20,000 tons of red clay were laid on the 14.5km forest road of Gyejok Mountain to create the red clay trail on the forest trail. You can experience walking barefoot from spring to fall, and when you walk while feeling the soft red clay of the entire sole of your foot, you can feel the coolness of your entire body as if you were massaged, and you can even enjoy forest bathing.
Daecheong Lake, the source of drinking water in the Daejeon and Chungcheong region, is the 3rd largest artificial lake in Korea. The 200-300m high mountains surrounding the wide blue lake offer a superb view with different colors depending on the season and the sea of clouds you can see at dawn in the season when the tip of your nose is cold is truly spectacular. Also, Daecheong Lake is famous for its excellent scenery and photographers' points for taking photos of migratory bird colonies.
Yuseong Hot Spa, the oldest among 116 hot spa districts in Korea, has the largest scale in the country in terms of reserves and usage. It is water that is slightly alkaline and the texture of the water is smooth and causes no irritation to the skin. It contains cations and mineral metals such as zinc and iron.
It is a cultural belt area that connects Daejeon Arts Center, Daejeon Museum of Art, and Lee Ungno Museum. When the sun goes down and the lights start to come on, this place becomes a huge work of art. The appearance of the elegant and majestic building covered in golden light is truly admirable.
Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science and Expo Tower, which were established as part of the Expo Re-creation Project, which is to create a site for the 592,495m² Expo Science Park as a core facility and science-themed space in the international science business belt base district, opened on August 26, 2021. In addition to shopping spaces, Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science has various cultural facilities where citizens can enjoy culture and take a rest.