Course Overview
This drive connects Daejeon's representative Yuseong Hot Spring, a 1,300-year-old urban spa, with Gyeryongsan National Park's winter scenery. After warming up at the hot spring, drive to Donghaksa Temple on Gyeryongsan's eastern slope for snow-covered rock formations and temple scenery.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Yuseong Hot Spring to Downtown (approx. 5 km)
Start at the free Yuseong foot bath park before hitting the road.
Section 2: Yuseong to Donghaksa Entrance (approx. 15 km)
Cross Daejeon's outskirts toward Gyeryongsan where snow scenery begins.
Section 3: Donghaksa Entrance to Temple (approx. 8 km)
Walk up to the temple through valley snowscapes in serene winter atmosphere.
Driving Tips
- Yuseong foot bath park: free, 10 AM-6 PM
- Yuseong hotel day-use onsen: KRW 15,000-25,000
- Donghaksa admission: adult KRW 3,000
- Gyeryongsan roads good in winter but watch for ice on temple access road