[2025 Daejeon ] Travel Guide for EXPO Hanbit Tower (Updated Jun)

I had a schedule on Friday, but it was suddenly canceled, so I had a free day. I thought it was time, so I went on a trip to Daejeon, which I had only thought about! Many people say that Daejeon has nothing to see other than Seongsim Church, and that it is a boring city, but after traveling to Daejeon, I want to disagree with that statement^^ I also wrote down the photo locations below😚#DaejeonTravel 1. Panoramic view from Expo Bridge: Doryong-dong, Yuseong-gu, 10 minutes by bus from Government Complex Station 2~3. Hanbittap: Yuseong-gu, Doryong-dong, 10 minutes by bus from Government Complex Station 4. Expo Tower: Yuseong-gu, Doryong-dong, 8 minutes by bus from Government Complex Station 5. Yuseong Hot Spring Park Oriental Foot Bath: Yuseong-gu, Bongmyeong-dong, 10 minutes by foot from Yuseong Hot Spring Station 6. Hanbat Arboretum: Seo-gu, Manyeon-dong, 7 minutes by bus from Government Complex Station 7. Uam Historic Park: Dong-gu, Gayang-dong, 10 minutes by bus from Daedong Station 8. Eunneungjeong Sky Road: Jung-gu, Eunhaeng-dong, 5 minutes by foot from Jungang-ro Station 9. Daedong Sky Park: Dong-gu, Daedong, 13 minutes by bus from Daedong Station 10. Couple Bridge: Jung-gu, Daeheung-dong, 15 minutes by foot from Daejeon Station 11-12. Seongsimdang Main Branch/Seongsimdang Cake Boutique: Jung-gu, Eunhaeng-dong, 3 minutes by foot from Jungang-ro Station 13-14. Daejeon Travel Lounge: Dong-gu, Jungdong, 7 minutes by foot from Daejeon Station

The Hanbit Festival is held every year at Hanbit Tower in front of Daejeon Expo Science Park. Weekends are from 2 PM to 10 PM, and weekdays are from 5 PM to 10 PM! Parking is 500 won for 30 minutes at the Expo Science Park parking lot. There are about 20 food trucks on both sides of Hanbit Tower, including gopchang, tteokbokki, chicken skewers, and tanghuru, and the quality is better than you think. The music fountain operates every hour, so it's fun to enjoy the fountain while listening to music. Buy food from a food truck, spread out a mat, and enjoy the music fountain!! There are tables, but it's crowded, so I think a mat would be more comfortable. When the music fountain isn't operating, you can play in the water in the fountain, so make good memories if you visit with children. 📍Daejeon Yuseong-gu Daedeok-daero 480 #Places to go with kids #With kids #Places to go with kids in Daejeon #Daejeon festival #Domestic festival #Festival #Daejeon free

Address: Hanbit Tower, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan City Atmosphere/Facilities: The night view is so great! And the observatory on top of Hanbit Tower is the best. Key Points: Daejeon is famous for being a boring city, but if you see the night view here, and take pictures with Kkumdol while reminiscing about your childhood, and go to Seongsimdang, you'll have a fun trip!! Average price per person: 20,000 Rating: 9.0

#KoreaGuide #DaejeonKumdoli ⭐Rating (out of 5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ ✈️Travel Review: I was excited to meet 'Kumdoli', the mascot of the 1993 Daejeon Expo, and visited Daejeon Kumdoli House. With a yellow body and a bubbly expression, it was more touching than I thought to meet a character I had only seen on old VHSs in a real space. The exhibition hall is not large, but it is filled with goods, photos, and Expo-related materials from that time, stimulating nostalgia. It's the perfect place to share memories with kids! 📍How to get there: Within 5 minutes on foot from Daejeon Station 🌿Attractions: Hanbit Tower Expo Science Park National Science Museum Cafe Expo (Kkumdoli Emotional Cafe) 🏨Hotel: Daejeon Lotte City Hotel (near Government Complex Station) Or possible to connect with hotels in the Yuseong Hot Springs area of ​​Daejeon 🍽️Recommended food & restaurants: • Seongsimdang (Fried soboro, chive bread - near Daejeon Station) • Yuseong Hot Springs Kalguksu Alley (Hot kalguksu perfect for a meal after a hot spring) • Daeheung-dong Central Market (Local food such as bindae-tteok, sundae gukbap, etc.) 🛍️Shopping information: You can purchase goods at the souvenir corner inside Kkumdoli House → Stickers, eco bags, postcards, and other retro items! I also recommend bread gifts from the Daejeon Station Seongsimdang Bakery 👍🏻Recommended traveler style: • 30~40s with childhood expo memories • Families who want to experience retro with their children • People who are serious about cute local mascots • Travelers who include a science museum course along with an outing near Daejeon 🥰One-line travel destination review: A small but heartfelt time travel where the innocence of those days is still alive and breathing!

#ThailandFlightEvent 📍Location: Daejeon Yuseong-gu Daedeok-daero 480 🕖Time: 09:00-22:00 I visited Hanbit Tower, a representative tourist attraction in Daejeon. It used to be a paid attraction, but it is now open to the public for free. If you take the elevator from the entrance, you will arrive at the top floor in a few seconds. Another tip is to look around the circular Hanbit Tower. The view of Daejeon is so cool no matter where you look. And there is a circle on the floor, and even though it is made of tempered glass, I was so scared because I could see the bottom.😊 They displayed cute props here and there, but what is certain is that the quality has improved so much that my eyes widened! There is also a cafe on the observatory, so I recommend it as a date or outing course👍

Daejeon, also known as Seongsim Metropolitan City, was once the city of Expo. Hanbit Tower is a symbol of that Expo. Since I went to school in Daejeon, I'm quite familiar with it. However, I only recently found out that there's an observatory. There's also a cafe, souvenir shop, and the view is quite nice. I feel like I've missed out on about 0.7% of my life. If you're planning to visit Daejeon, make sure to check it out. It's great.

#magicalxmastrip Hanbit Tower at Daejeon Expo Science Park holds fond memories for many and stands as an iconic landmark of the city. This destination is packed with attractions, including mesmerizing media façades, vibrant musical fountains, and a variety of food trucks to enjoy! The experience was absolutely amazing, and taking photos with the adorable Kkumdoli and Kkumsooni mascots added a special touch. Whether you're reminiscing or creating new memories, Hanbit Tower is a must-see for anyone traveling to Daejeon. 📍 Address: Daejeon Yuseong-gu Daedeok-daero 480

This tower was built during the Daejeon Expo in 1993. The theme of the Expo at that time was "The Road to a New Leap" and the subtitles were "Harmony of Traditional Technology and Modern Science" and "Efficient Use and Recycling of Resources." The Expo was held for 93 days from August 7 to November 7, 1993, and the tower has remained a tourist attraction and a treasure trove for the surrounding citizens. Based on the shape of Cheomseongdae in Gyeongju, it is the central building of the Expo, 93m high and contains 1,993 bricks. 1,993 bricks were used for the Expo held in 1993. Koreans seem to like this symbol, haha. Actually, if you look at it from someone who doesn't know, it looks like a donut in a pointed cone and has nothing to do with Cheomseongdae, but if you look closely at the exterior wall, it resembles the stepped gray bricks of Cheomseongdae. The observatory was originally 2,500 won, but after Corona, it was opened for free, so you can look inside for free. Opening hours are 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM It is a good place to take a light walk and visit with family and children. #Daejeon #DaejeonTravel #HanbitTower #DaejeonExpo #DomesticTravel #RecommendedPlacesToVisitInDaejeon

#TravelSupportEvent At Daejeon Expo, there is Hanbit Tower built by Hanwha Group. And there is also the trademark Kkumdol. Isn't Kkumdol character so cute? Take a leisurely stroll around the tower with your kids while enjoying the view of downtown Daejeon. Admission is also free.

#Domestic travel Daejeon Expo Science Park Famous for its music fountain and Hanbit Tower observatory 🫶🏻 Free admission to the observatory and there is a cafe inside the observatory Since it is a round observatory, you can see the entire Daejeon City and it is a perfect course to the Gapcheon Cosmos right in front😍😍 📍Daejeon Yuseong-gu Daedeok-daero 480 Hanbit Tower 2nd floor ▪️Cafe operating hours 13:00-21:00 ~22:00 (Closed on Mondays) 11:00-22:00 (Sat. Sun) ▪️Free parking for 1 hour ▪️Free observatory admission

I heard that there was a beer festival at Hanbit Tower Expo Square, so I went there! There were a lot of people and the music was loud, so it felt like a festival 🍺🍺 The food truck zone was clean and well-organized, and above all, there was a lot of food and it was all delicious! I thought it was a night market..ㅎ There were a lot of tables, so it was easy to sit down and eat #Daejeon! ~They say it's extended operation until June 9th! I think it will be a great memory if you come with family, lovers, or friends! #Daejeon #DaejeonTravel #HotPlace #Festival #BeerFestival #HanbitBeerFestival

#SpringTravel Hanbit Tower at Daejeon Expo is a symbolic sculpture built to commemorate the 1993 World Expo, the first Expo officially recognized by the International Exhibition Organization of Korea in Daejeon Metropolitan City. It is 93m tall. The exterior was designed with motifs of light, science, and space, and each sculpture was given many meanings related to the Expo, along with the name meaning a ray of light connecting the present and the future based on the wise past. The 1,993 granite stones at the bottom, meaning 'past', represent the year of the event, 1993, and Cheomseongdae. Also, the central part, meaning 'present', represents the current advanced science of Korea. In addition, the cone at the top, meaning 'future', represents the will of Koreans to rise and leap forward into the future. It was initially operated by Hanwha Group, but is currently directly operated by Daejeon Marketing Corporation. It was closed due to the COVID-19 virus and reopened on Thursday, May 21, 2020. It's a great place to go on a spring day like today. #Hanbittap #SpringOuting

✔️Location: 480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon ✔️Operating hours: 09:30 ~ 17:20 ✔️Price: Adults 2,500 / Teenagers 2,000 / Children 1,500 Hanbit Tower, located in Daejeon Expo Science Park, looks like a space station. It is located in the science park to match Daejeon, a city of science. When you arrive at the Hanbit Tower Observatory by taking the elevator, which makes you feel like you are exploring space, you can see the city of Daejeon through the round window. You can see the beauty of Expo Bridge and Gapcheon through the window. You can also have fun looking at hidden places in Daejeon through the telescopes provided! If you visit Daejeon, visit Expo Science Park and experience science-related experiences, and also visit the Hanbit Tower Observatory! #Observatory #Daejeon #DaejeonTravel #Gapcheon #Expo #SciencePark #HanbitTower #ExpoBridge