Places to visit in Cheongju-si

• Cheongnamdae Presidential Villa

  The former presidential retreat beside Daecheong Lake is now open to visitors. Explore its buildings and gardens, as well as a lakeside forest trail.

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• Sangdangsanseong Fortress

  Stone walls and gates follow a forested ridge. Walk the fortress trail and the grassy area inside to see Cheongju's old defenses.

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• Munui Cultural Heritage Complex

  Explore traditional houses and local cultural heritage. Walk through the courtyards and along the hill paths, with views of Daecheong Lake.

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• Suamgol Village

  This hillside neighborhood has residential alleys decorated with murals and small shops. As you explore, please be considerate of the people who live here.

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• Cheongju Jungang Park

  This downtown park has old ginkgo trees and traditional buildings. Rest in the shade and look for traces of the area's history.

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• Cheongju Yongdusa Temple Flagpole

  See the iron flagpole, designated as a National Treasure, in central Cheongju.

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• Cheongju Yukgeori Market

  This traditional market in central Cheongju stands where six roads meet. Browse the shops and take in the lively market atmosphere.

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• Former Cheongju Station Exhibition Hall

  Learn about the former Cheongju Station and what the local area was like in the past.

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• National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Cheongju

  Housed in a former tobacco factory, this museum features open storage exhibitions and special exhibitions.

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• Cheongju Museum of Art

  This public art museum in Cheongju is a local cultural space where you can view art exhibitions.

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• Cheongju Arts Center

  One of Cheongju's main performance venues, this center hosts performances and cultural events.

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• Heungdeoksa Temple Site

  Explore the remains of the former Heungdeoksa Temple, a historic site in Cheongju.

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• Cheongju Early Printing Museum

  This museum introduces Jikji and the history of early printing. Learn about movable type and printing.

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• Cheongju Baekje Relics Exhibition Hall

  Explore the ancient history of the region through Baekje relics excavated in Cheongju.

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• Cheongju National Museum

  This national museum explores the history and artifacts of Chungcheongbuk-do, with a focus on Jungwon culture and metal crafts.

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• Cheongju Zoo

  Observe a range of wild animals at this zoo set among the forest, and learn about their ecology.

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• Cheongju Land Children's Center

  This family outing spot inside Cheongju Land offers children's exhibitions and hands-on activities.

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• Sinhang Seowon

  Explore this historic seowon in Cheongju and see what a traditional center for education looked like.

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• Chojung Haenggung Palace

  This recreation of King Sejong's temporary palace, built for his visits to Chojung Mineral Spring, has traditional buildings and bathing areas to explore.

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• Chojung Mineral Spring

  Find carbonated mineral water in the Chojung-ri area of Naesu-eup.

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• Unbo's House

  Learn about the life and art of painter Kim Ki-chang as you explore this space dedicated to him and view his work.

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• Jeongbuk-dong Earthen Fortress

  Walk along the gentle earthen ramparts of this historic fortress in northern Cheongju.

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• Ochang Lake Park

  Centered around Hoam Reservoir, this lakeside park has walking paths and lawns. Take a break by the water.

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• Historic Site of Son Byeong-hui

  This historic site commemorates the birthplace of Son Byeong-hui, an independence activist and Cheondoist leader, and offers a look at his life.

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• Cheongju OSCO

  This exhibition venue in Osong has spacious indoor halls for fairs and exhibitions.

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• Deokchon-ri Independence Activists' Village

  This rural village in Cheongju offers a look at independence activists and the local history of the independence movement.

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• Korea Sericulture Museum

  This museum introduces sericulture, the raising of silkworms and production of silk.

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• Daecheong Dam

  Built across the Geum River, this multipurpose dam offers views of the broad waterway and lake scenery on the border of Cheongju and Daejeon.

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• Shrine and Tomb of Sin Chae-ho

  Explore this historic site on the outskirts of Cheongju, with a shrine and tomb commemorating independence activist and historian Sin Chae-ho.

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• Okhwa Natural Recreation Forest and Okhwa Gugok Tourist Trail

  This natural retreat around Okhwa Valley lets you walk and rest alongside forests and streams.

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• Midongsan Arboretum

  Explore trees and a variety of plants, or take a walk along the forest trails at this arboretum in Cheongju.

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• Chungbuk National University Museum

  This university museum showcases artifacts from the Chungcheongbuk-do region and historical materials from the university.

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• Toad Ecological Park

  Walk through this ecological park centered around Wonheungi Pond and explore its wetland and surrounding wildlife.

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Scenes of the area

• Enjoy a day out in Cheongju-si.
• A walk through Cheongju's old downtown and markets
• A street lined with art and performances
• Heungdeoksa Temple Site and Baekje heritage
• Myeongam's forest and museums
• Chojeong spring water and traditional buildings
• Cheongju's northern fields and fortress sites
• Exhibitions and villages in the fields of Osong
• Forests and waterways in the southeast
• University forests and ecological ponds

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