Gapcheon

Gapcheon is a stream that originates from Daedunsan Mountain (878m), the boundary between Jeollabuk-do and Chungcheongnam-do, and flows into the Geumgang River. It is a representative stream of Daejeon, stretching from Bongmyeong-dong to Tapnip-dong. In particular, the area of Gapcheon in front of the campuses of Chungnam National University and KAIST is considered a popular picnic spot. With walking paths and dedicated bicycle lanes, it is constantly visited by people for exercise, walks, and cycling, and it is one of the beloved spots among Daejeon citizens, offering beautiful scenery of Gapcheon. Nearby attractions include Yuseong Hot Springs, Yurim Hot Springs, Expo Science Park, Daejeon Shinsegae Art & Science, Sungsimdang DCC Branch, and Hanbat Arboretum.