[Daejeon] Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)
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💡 Overview
Daejeon is the center of state-of-the-art science and technology in Korea, where the nation’s top-tier venture enterprises, including Daedeok Special Research and Development Zone, run their businesses. As the representative city of science and technology for the nation, it is comparable to Silicon Valley in the United States.
Yuseong Special Tourist Zone, which is located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, has won a nationwide reputation as a tourism and resort district rich in hot springs and tourism resources. Yuseong Special Tourist Zone includes a hot springs water source that yields high quality water in copious streams; therefore, there is no need to dilute the water or raise the temperature.
With its healing effect proven, Yuseong Hot Springs has been the place for treatment and recuperation since the Three Kingdoms Period, and today, it is a popular travel destination for those seeking rest. The water is supplied to the hotels and other hot springs in the zone, and there are many restaurants serving a variety of dishes. There is also a facility where visitors can take a foot bath for free. Since Gyeryongsan National Park is near Yuseong-gu District, hikers take the opportunity to visit the nearby hot springs.
Science museums and pavilions, including Expo Science Park, around Yuseong Special Tourist Zone are popular destinations for families with children. Bordered by Gongju City which was the capital of Baekje during the period of Three Kingdoms, visitors can see the cultural heritage of Baekje.
* Current State of Yuseong Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Yuseong Hot Springs and Expo Science Park (Jangdae, Guam, Gung, Eoeun, Doryong and Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon)
2) Area: 5,858,972 ㎡
* Tourist Attractions
Yuseong Hot Springs, Daedeok Science Complex, Kumdori Land, Expo Science Park, Art Museum, museums, ferry tour, amusement park, etc.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (Zipcode: 34126) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-42-611-2126 |
| 🌐 Website | www.yuseong.go.kr |
| Parking | 7 parking lots are available around tourist hotels and Oncheonjang hot springs |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-611-2126 |
📝 Additional Information
[Restrooms]
120 restrooms including those at the hotels in the hot springs area, hot springs facilities, Expo Science Park and the subway stations are available.
[Available Facilities]
Tourist information center, tourist hotel, ferry tour, amusement park, traditional market, tourist restaurant, etc.
[Interpretation Services Offered]
Yuseong-gu District website (English, Chinese, Japanese)
Information center tour guides and travel handbooks (English, Chinese)
Museums and hotels offer multilingual travel guides
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📍 Nearby Attractions
National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)Distance: 1.2km | 481 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Daejeon Expo Park (대전엑스포과학공원) 🔗Distance: 255m | 480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Leeungno Museum (이응노 미술관)Distance: 1.2km | 157 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)Distance: 1.5km | 80-67 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Daejeon Expo Aquarium (대전 엑스포 아쿠아리움) 🔗Distance: 585m | 1 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Tower of Great Light (Hanbit Tower) (한빛탑) 🔗Distance: 738m | 480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Daejeon Natural Heritage Center (천연기념물센터 (대전))Distance: 791m | 927, Yudeung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Smob – Daejeon Branch (스몹 대전)Distance: 583m | 1 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Solomon Law Park (솔로몬로파크) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 219-39 Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Source: Korea Tourism Organization