Best things to do in Daejeon

Give your feet a treat at Yuseong Hot Springs Public Foot Bath. Located outside, among tall shaded trees, the springs split into three pools that differ in depth and water temperature. One of the pools has special stones to stimulate the soles of your feet, while another one gets very hot, so it’s not recommended to stay in longer than half an hour. Choose which one suits you best, and after the obligatory foot bath, rinse your feet in cooler water and relax. You can also use the indoor spa in the hotel if you prefer staying inside.

The Daejeon Museum of Art (also called the Daejeon Metropolitan Museum of Arts) is located at 396 Mannyeon-dong, Seo-gu, across the river from the Expo Science Park, in Daejeon, South Korea. It opened on April 15, 1998.

It has featured modern art from both domestic and foreign artists. Shows have included "The Horizen [sic] of Daejeon Art" (local art, featuring Cho Pyung-hwi and An Chi-in) and The Exhibition of Park Seung-moo. The facility has a floor space of just over 8,400 m². It also includes an outdoor sculpture park.

Constructed of red brick, Jeondong Catholic Church honors the Joseon Dynasty Catholic martyrs, massacred on this site in the 18th century. Constructed in 1908 according to a design by Priest Poinel, the church combines Romanesque and Byzantine architectural styles to create a classical structure topped with three domed bell towers. You cannot enter the church, so stroll around the site's exterior and, if you can get past the crowds, try to take a peek from the entrance into the lavishly decorated interior.

Take a visit to Pungnammun Gate and admire the last remaining main gate of the huge historical complex. See the engravings and admire the way the well-preserved gate was decorated centuries ago. Moving on from the southern gate, you can explore the small onsite market, where you can buy food, clothes, or souvenirs. If you visit at night, you can enjoy the view of the complex illuminated by numerous little electric lights that give this place a dose of additional charm.

A National Heritage site measuring at 23,424 sq m (252,134 sq ft), The Independence Hall of Korea represents the largest museum in South Korea. Ever since its opening in 1987, it has attracted tourists and locals interested in the country’s history and development. Learn about the various movements that led to the country gaining its independence, and see exhibits spanning from prehistoric times all the way to the most recent history. Walk through the seven exhibition halls, and watch a documentary in the onsite theater. The museum offers brochures in braille, designed for visitors who have eyesight problems.

Buyeo National Museum is a national museum located in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. Since Buyeo was once the capital of the Baekje kingdom during the Sabi period (538-660), the Museum is fully devoted to the Baekje culture.