Cheoldogwansachon | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

Cheoldogwansachon (Sollangsiul-gil) is a village located near the east square of Daejeon Station, preserving its old appearance intact, giving the feeling of traveling back in time. The modern history of Daejeon begins with the railway. As the Gyeongbu Line railway opened in 1905 and the Honam Line railway in 1911, it became a transportation hub, leading to the disappearance of traditional villages and attracting people to develop into a large city. In the 1930s during the Japanese colonial period, many Japanese railway engineers lived here, so Japanese-style architecture still remains. At that time, there were over 100 railway official residences, but now about 40 buildings are preserved. Recognizing their cultural heritage value, some buildings have been designated as registered cultural properties. Preservation efforts are actively ongoing today, and the buildings have residence numbers marked; among them, the famous No. 42 residence is sometimes used as a cultural space for exhibitions. There is also the enjoyment of walking along the quiet Sollangsiul-gil walls, which feature interesting murals. Nearby attractions include Sojedong Cafe Street, Yeokjeon Market, and Daejeon Jungang Market.