Daejeon National Cemetery Patrotic Footpath (국립대전현충원 보훈둘레길)
Daejeon · 251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Hours
March-October 06:00-18:00November-February 07:00-18:00
March-October 06:00-18:00November-February 07:00-18:00
Address
251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
251, Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Parking
Available (1,000 parking spaces)
Available (1,000 parking spaces)
Overview
Daejeon National Cemetery covers a vast area of land spanning 330,000 ㎡. The cemetery is comprised of graves for the deceased patriots, men of national merit, generals, officers, soldiers, and more. Major facilities include the Memorial Tower and Memorial Gate for paying reverence to the deceased patriots, Patriotic Spirit Exhibition Center displaying photos and articles left by the deceased, and an outdoor exhibition space, where military battle equipment is on display. Other facilities within the cemetery grounds include fountains, statues, sculptures, pavilions, and Hyeonchungji Pond, a man-made pond in the shape of the Korean peninsula. In particular, the memorial site's Patriotic Footpath serves as a great walking path for those who seek to tour the nearby areas on foot. There are a total of seven walking trails that pass by beautiful and meaningful attractions.
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-718-7114
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
March-October 06:00-18:00November-February 07:00-18:00
Available (1,000 parking spaces)
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-718-7114
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