With its strategic location in the central region, Daejeon is a good place to go if you want to if you want to explore Korea outside of Seoul. It is the fifth largest city in Korea has a lot of sceneries and tourist attractions to offer. One of that is the Daejeon Expo Science Park which is also a filming location of some Korean dramas.
About Daejeon Expo Science Park
Image from Daejeon Metropolitan City
Daejeon Expo Park (๋์ ์์คํฌ๊ณผํ๊ณต์) was established in 1993 in Yuseong-gu. It comprises various facilities that exhibit souvenirs and symbolic objects throughout the years of expo history. It also as an institute that educates the citizens of Daejeon about the cityโs traffic culture, and more.
What to See at Daejeon Expo
Hanbit Tower
One of the major attrations at Daejeon Expo Science Park is the Hanbit Tower or the Tower of Great Light. Its exterior displays the sculpture which was widely used by people in ancient times. Indeed, you can feel the symbolism of Tower of great light before entering. In addition, the first floor serves as a preliminary space for the observation platform. There you can see pictures of major tourist attractions and audio-visual aids that symbolize Daejeon.
Daejeon Expo Commemorative Center
Furthermore, you can also visit the Daejeon Expo Commemorative Center. Its first floor has a gallery with different themes such as Memory, Transition, Aspiration, Delight and Harmony. There you can see the history from the of Daejeon Expo. While the gallery on the second floor exhibits about five thousand souvenirs of World Expo. It also dispalys items from the London Expo, which is the first World Expo in 1851. Also, it has national halls for Korea, China and Japan.
North Korea Pavilion
This pavilion has the Daejeon Unification Hall among other unification halls which see aims to broaden the understanding of North Korea. Visitng this place will make you imagine a unified Korea in the future.
Daejeon Traffic Culture Institute
Another place to visit in the park is the Daejeon Traffic Culture Institute. This institute aims to educate people about traffic safety and improvem the traffic order consciousness of transportation workers. The first floor has a Transit Museum and a media room. While the second floor a Traffic Safety Simulation Experience Center. On the third floor, you can find the Traffic Safety Culture Learning Center. Additionally, its outdoor space has courses that both kids and adults could enjoy. It include Mini Train Courses, Bicycle Training Courses, Minicar Driving Training Courses, and Traffic Safety Simulation Experience Course.
Kdramas Filmed at Daejeon Expo
Expo Bridge
Expo Bridge (์์คํฌ๋ค๋ฆฌ) is a pedestrian bridge designed by Hui Lee Shun that spans the Gapcheon or Gap River.
This bridge is one of Daejeonโs city landmarks.
This bridge appeared on several Korean dramas such as โSearch: WWWโ and โAngelโs Last Mission: Loveโ.
Golfzon Zoimaru
Another nearby Korean drama filming location is the Golfzon Zoimaru (๊ณจํ์กด ์กฐ์ด๋ง๋ฃจ). This is seen as part of the Barro office in the Kdrama โSearch: WWWโ.
Golfzon Zoimaru is actually an integrated golf culture and lifestyle theme park.
Admission Fees
Hanbit Tower
- Adult: 2,500 KRW
- Youth: 2,000 KRW
- Child: 1,500 KRW
Daejeon Expo Commemorative Center
- Adult: 2,500 KRW (Individual); 2,000 KRW (Group)
- Youth: 2,000 KRW (Individual); 1,000 KRW (Group)
- Child: 1,500 KRW (Individual); 1,000 KRW (Group)
Daejeon Traffic Culture Institute
- Adult: 3,000 KRW
- Teenagers, Children, & Senior citizens: 2,000 KRW
Operating Hours
- Daejeon Expo Memorial Hall, World Expo Memorial Hall, Hanbit Tower, Daejeon Unification Hall โ Last admission 5:20 PM
- Closed on Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, it will remain open)
How to get there
Location
480, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Directions
By Bus: From the Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Daejeon Bus Terminal. From Daejeon Bus Terminal Bus Stop, take Bus No. 103 and get off at Expo Park Bus Stop.
For other places in Daejeon that you can visit, please see the links below:
- Daejeon Sky Road โ A Visit to Daejeonโs Famous Shopping Street
- Jungang Market โ A Visit to Daejeonโs Largest Traditional Marketย
- Hanbat Arboretum โ Koreaโs Largest Man-made Urban Botanical Garden
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