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Daejeon Sunrise at the National Cemetery

Catch the first light over the war memorial before the city wakes up.

Best time: sunriseAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 07:01

    National Cemetery

    Walk the ring trail around the National Cemetery grounds while it is still quiet and the sky is turning pink.

  2. 07:41

    National Cemetery

    Stand near the center of the grounds and watch the sun rise toward the WSW. The landscape is beautifully lit by the early morning light.

  3. 08:26

    Mashinae Main Store

    Head to Mashinae Main Store for a hearty breakfast. Try their famous Kimchi Pizza Tangsuyuk, a unique fusion dish that is widely recognized in Daejeon.

Local tip

The National Cemetery opens at 06:00, so you have plenty of time to arrive before sunrise. Mashinae Main Store opens at 11:00, so you will need to enjoy the morning walk first.

Check before you go

  • National Cemetery hours: 06:00-18:00.
  • Mashinae Main Store hours: 11:00-23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Daejeon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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