Daejeon Travel Lounge (대전트래블라운지)

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Daejeon Travel Lounge is a multi-cultural space that provides tourism information and a resting place for visitors to Daejeon. The lounge is equipped with amenities such as an unmanned cafe, souvenir shops, Wi-Fi, and tourism information search kiosks. It offers tour programs led by cultural tourism guides, consisting of regular guided tour courses to explore history and culture, as well as “nostalgia trips” where visitors can try on vintage school uniforms. Hands-on programs include making your own mug and coloring postcards.

– Address : 187-1 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-42-226-8410

– Opening Date
2020-09-17

– Parking
Not available

– Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

– Operating Hours
09:00-21:00

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Kkumdori House (꿈돌이 하우스)

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www.djto.kr: Visit site

Located near Daejeon Station, Kkumdori House promotes the city’s tourist attractions and sells souvenirs. The first floor offers a variety of merchandise featuring “The Kkum Family,” the symbol of Daejeon. On the second floor, visitors can enjoy a VR drive through Daejeon. The third floor showcases photos and media art of major attractions, such as the Daejeon Observatory and Sangso-dong Forest Park.

⊙ Sindo Kalguksu Main Store (신도칼국수 본점)

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Established in 1961, this restaurant is still regarded as one of the best places for kalguksu in the Daejeon area. The broth, made from beef bones and anchovies, is enriched with perilla seed powder, creating a rich and nutty flavor. For the full experience, try pairing it with suyuk (boiled pork slices) or dubu duruchigi (stir-fried bean crud).

⊙ Euneungjeongi Culture Street (으능정이문화의거리)

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www.djjunggu.go.kr: Visit site

Euneungjeongi Culture Street is a street located in Daejeon’s original city center, resembling Seoul’s Myeong-dong area. It features clothing stores, restaurants, and cafés. Various cultural events are held here, making it a car-free street and attracting many visitors.

⊙ Daejeon Jungang Market (대전 중앙시장)

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www.donggu.go.kr: Visit site

Daejeon Jungang Market is a large comprehensive market consisting of many smaller markets including the Jungang Comprehensive Market, Jungang Arcade Market, Jayu Wholesale Market, New Jungang Market, and Jungang Wholesale Market. Daejeon Jungang Market is located in downtown Dong-gu and is one of the most famous traditional markets in the city. The market has many different sections (dried seafood street, hardware street, fish street, herbal medicine street, hanbok street, delicacy street, etc.) which stretch all the way from Daejeon Station to the banks of the Daejeoncheon Stream.

⊙ Sungsimdang (성심당)

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Sungsimdang was first established as a small bakery selling jjinbbang (steamed bun) in front of Daejeon Station in 1956, and has since become an iconic bakery that represents Daejeon as well as Korea’s baked goods. Baked goods at Sungsimdang are all handmade using quality ingredients and reach almost 400 in variety, including breads that uses slow-bread process which requires a 16-hour fermentation.

⊙ Sonamujip (소나무집)

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The signature dish here is ojingeo jjigae (squid stew) made by adding whole radish and water to spicy stir-fried squid and simmering it into a hearty stew. However, most visitors who visit Sonamujip add noodles to their ojingeo jjigae, turning it into what’s known as ojingeo kalguksu (noodle soup with squid). Ojingeo jjigae is a great example of how people in Daejeon enjoy adding their own twist on kalguksu.

⊙ Daeheung-dong Culture and Arts Street (대흥동 문화예술의거리)

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The Daeheung-dong area is the original downtown of Daejeon. There are buildings and cafes that evoke a sophisticated urban image, while landscapes reminiscent of the 1970s and 80s coexist. What stylishly decorates Daeheung-dong are the old and rustic-looking buildings and the vintage paintings drawn on the walls. In addition, there are old alleys, art supply stores, small theaters, and galleries.

⊙ Soje-dong Cafe Street (소제동 카페 거리)

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Soje-dong Cafe Street is a cafe village located in Daejeon. This area has long been neglected and underdeveloped. However, recently, various shops have opened, adding a youthful touch to the old buildings, from Italian restaurants remodeled from old buildings to unique cafes and restaurants converted from over 70-year-old buildings. With a retro sentiment that evokes nostalgia for middle-aged and older generations, it has transformed into a cafe street, attracting diverse visitors. While it’s nice to choose a cafe in Soje-dong Cafe Street to enjoy tea or visit a gallery to appreciate artworks, another way to enjoy this place is to take an alley tour in Soje-dong and stroll through the cafe street to admire the murals painted on the walls. Soje-dong Cafe Street is conveniently located near Daejeon Station, making it easy for visitors to reach.

⊙ Daejeon Modern History Exhibition Hall (대전근현대사전시관(옛 충남도청사 본관))

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www.daejeon.go.kr: Visit site

Daejeon Modern History Hall opened to the public on October 1, 2013 at the former main building of Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Government, Daejeon (Registered Cultural Heritage). Visitors can see various scenes of history and the development of Daejeon over the past 100 years from the early 20th century to current times. Daejeon operates a planned exhibition hall, special exhibition showcasing history, architecture, design, folk style and other varied fields as well as a rotating exhibition. Also, touring the main building of Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Government, music concerts and various cultural education programs are available in this cultural complex.

⊙ Railway Residency Village (Sollangsiul-gil) (철도관사촌(솔랑시울길))

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Railway Residency Village, located near Daejeon Station, retains much of its old charm, offering visitors the feeling of stepping back in time. Daejeon’s modern history is closely tied to the development of its railroads. With the opening of the Gyeongbu Line in 1905 and the Honam Line in 1911, the city emerged as a major transportation hub. As traditional villages began to disappear, people flocked to Daejeon, transforming it into a growing metropolis. During the Japanese occupation in the 1930s, the area housed many Japanese railway engineers, which is why Japanese-style architecture can still be found today. At the time, there were over 100 government buildings, though only about 40 have survived. Several of these have been recognized as Registered Cultural Properties for their historical significance. Among them, Building No. 42 now serves as a cultural space that occasionally hosts exhibitions. A stroll along the quiet Solangseoul-gil offers visitors a chance to admire charming murals adorning the walls, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of the village.

Daejeon Travel Lounge (대전트래블라운지)