Qubits2019/Travel Guide
Conference Venue: Daejeon Convention Center (DCC)
* Trip between Daejeon and the Incheon International Airport (ICN) or the Gimpo airport: Media:Travel.pdf * Tourism spots in Daejeon: Media:Tourism.pdf
Daejeon(대전, 大田, formerly Taejon)
Daejeon is the 5th largest city in South Korea, with a population of approximately 1.5 million. It is located in the centre of Korea and is at the crossroads of national rails and road transport routes, the Gyeongbu railway, Honam railway, Gyeongbu Expressway, and Honam Expressway. Daejeon hosted Taejeon Expo '93, during which 108 countries participated and 14 million visitors attended.
Climate
Daejeon has a monsoon-influenced, 4 season climate that lies within the transition between the humid continental and humid subtropical climatic regimes (Koppen Dwa/Cwa respectively). Monthly mean temperatures range from −1.9 °C (28.6 °F) in January to 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in August.
Currency and Credit Cards
The unit of Korean currency is Won (KRW). Coin denominations are 10 won, 50 won, 100 won and 500 won. Bank notes are 1,000 won, 5,000 won, 10,000 won and 50,000 won (see the figures below).
The exchange rate is subject to market fluctuations. One U.S dollar was equivalent to about 1,120 won as of February 2019. Major credit cards, including VISA, American Express, Diner’s Club, Master Card and JCB, are accepted at major hotels, department stores, and restaurants.
Using Electric Appliances in Korea
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts AC, 60 Hz with a round two-pin plug (same as in Germany or France). Always check the power supply before using your equipment.
Hotel: Lotte City Hotel[[1]]
Lotte City Hotel Daejeon opened in March 2014 in Daejeon, where it’s a hub of R&D and education in the Northeast Asia, a mecca of advanced science and technology, and the Silicon Valley of South Korea. This 18-story hotel is located in front of the Daejeon Convention Center, and has 304 modern-designed rooms, a luxurious restaurant commanding a sky view, and multi-purpose banquet halls.
- Amenities (General) : FULL HD TV/ Refrigerator / Office desk / Slippers/ Phone / Teapot / Safe
- Amenities (Bathroom) : Bidet / Bathrobe / Bathtub / Hair dryer / Shower cap / Sponge /Disposable toothbrushes and toothpaste / Bathroom amenities
- Others: Two bottles of complimentary mineral water daily/ Complimentary tea service/ Free underground parking
- Restaurant in the hotel: C'Cafe, Location 18F, Breakfast from 06:30AM to 10:00AM
- Lounge & Bar: Location 2F, Open from 7 AM to 12 midnight
- Laundromat: Location 2F, 24 hours
- Hotel Gym: Location 2F, 24 hours
- The hotel is about 3 minutes by walk from the DCC convention center. Charge would be around KRW 4000 to 5000.