Its hard to go out when rain is pouring down cats and dogs! Though Sunday is mostly the free day to visit places outside Seoul (if planned 1 day trip), yet it is tricky as next day is working day!
It was my first experience to travel via KTx (Suwon to Daejeon Station). It costs 10,000 - 11,000 KRW from Suwon to Daejon (KTx). and traveling time is 1 hour 10 minutes. It sounds funny that I missed Daejeon station and dropped out at next station :-) Though I came back via next train for free but it was new experience for me! Adventurous!
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| KTx :Equipped with Wifi :) |
The first impression of Daejeon was good on me, because I saw flag of Pakistan outside Daejeon station among Korean war supporters! The second impression of Daejeon was " It is quiet and serene place" Yes, indeed!
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| Pakistan! |
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| Green Flag of Pakistan with Moon and Star! gsag | | | |
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The first sightseeing in Daejoen was "Daejeon Steam" It follows through the city and provides a good place for picnic and cycling!
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| Bridge on top of Stream! Awesome~~ |
After eating the delicious lunch, I headed for Daejeon Art Museum. The museum was surrounded by a nice park, and provided a good spot to hangout with family and friends!
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| A view of Daejeon art Museum! |
Besides Daejeon art museum is a big park including Flower gardens.
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| Now this is very interesting, the wheel rotates and provides a shade during Sunny day! |
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| Hanbat arboretum | | |
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| Mugunghwa- national flower of Korea! |
The garden has different sections, Vegetables, Fruits, Rose, and many other flowers. The interesting one was 'Rock Garden' /암석원 :)
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| Grapes :) Soar though! |
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| Rock Garden! |
Next place to visit was KAIST! (of course I can i miss it :), The MIT of KOREA). Before going there, I crossed famous bridge in Dajeon ( around Daejeon Exhibition center). It looks fabulous!
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| apricot : Looks yummy! |
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| Beautiful architecture |
KAIST is best technology/research institute in Korea, particulary, nurturing Korean youth for modern era!
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| Electric Car parking in KAIST -:) Unique! |
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Lastly, I would conclude here : It was wonderful one day trip to Daejeon. If you wanna try a quiet and serene place outside Seoul (that is not too far), visit Daejeon and enjoy a relaxing day out with friends! Now if you are hungry, please try this out when you visit Daejeon (picture below)
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| Icecream waffle! |
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