Sikjangsan Observatory
식장산 전망대
The summit of Sikjangsan, southeast of Daejeon, is home to Sikjang Pavilion, a Korean-style pavilion with the best night views over the whole city. Locals consider it the top spot for driving up to see the nightscape.
Sikjangsan rises to about 598 meters on the border between Daejeon's Dong-gu district and Okcheon County, making it one of the highest peaks around Daejeon. The observation platform near the summit and the traditional Sikjang Pavilion face the city center. You can watch the sunset in the evening, and after dark you can see the sea of city lights along with Gapcheon River and Hanbit Tower in the distance. It is considered one of Daejeon's top night view spots and is also a place to watch the New Year sunrise. You can drive along the mountain road close to the observation platform, but parking is limited. The summit road has traffic control hours, so check before heading up at night. Alternatively, you can hike up from Sikjangsan Culture Park, which takes about 1.5 hours one way. Getting there: about 30 minutes by taxi from the city center. There is no convenient bus service, and mountain roads can ice over in winter, so take care.
Opening hours
All day (summit road has restricted hours)
Nearby sights
- Uam Historic Park
- Sojedong Railway Village
- Daejeon Jungang Market
- Sungsimdang Bakery
- Former Chungnam Provincial Office
- Sangso-dong Recreational Forest
- Daejeon O-World
- Daejeon Museum of Art & Lee Ungno Museum