Cheongju
Top Places to Visit
Sangdangsanseong
Sangdangsanseong (Sangdang Mountain Fortress) lies on the slopes of Mt. Uam within the city limits. The fortress is comprised mainly of a 3-4 meter-high wall ... more
Cheongju National Museum
Cheongju National Museum is near Mt. Uam, and houses several exhibits of cultural artifacts from the nearby area.
Heungdeok Temple Site
Heungdeok Temple Site is the home to the Early Printing Museum, and is purported to be the site of the printing of Jikji, the oldest existant book printed using... more
Yongdusaji Cheoldanggan
Yongdusaji Cheoldanggan (The Iron Flagpole of the Yongdu Temple Site) is designated as Korean National Treasure Number 41, and is located behind Lotte Young ... more
Cheongju Early Printing Museum
Myeongwang-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
The oldest metal printed book in the world was the "Jikji" by Monk Baekun Hwasang from the temple Heungdeoksa in 1377, done 78 years before the Gutenberg Bible... more
Top Places to Eat
Noriter
Noriter along from the CGV in Shinae, Noritor has a good mix of Thai, Mexican and Italian dishes starting at ₩6,000.
Kraze Burger
Kraze Burger Next to KFC in Shinae. They have a selection of burgers starting at ₩7,000. They also serve fries, salads and sandwiches.
Bon Apetit
Bon Apetit Buffet restaurant under the CGV in Shinae, all you can eat for ₩22,000 with bottomless beer and soft drinks.
Street Food
Street Food Tteokbokki is sliced rice cakes served with red, hot pepper paste. Fish cakes, boiled eggs or even ramyeon may be added to the dish.
Hungry Eyes
Hungry Eyes tasty Indian style food in ChungDae, across the street from the patio area.
Mes Bouchons
Mes bouchons in Gakyeong-dong, upstairs and across the road from Outback Steakhouse. Mes bouchons has a good selection of pizza and pasta. Their set menu is a ... more
Top Shopping Places
Yukgeori Market
Yukgeori Market Near downtown Cheongju, Yukgeori market is the cities biggest marketplace. Here you'll find a variety of the freshest fish, meat and produce, as... more
Eversave
Eversave Near the EMart, discounts on all kinds of brands including Addidas, Converse and Nike.
Top Places for Nightlife
Roma Night Club
Roma Night Club Cheongju's hippest night club is located directly across the street from the less popular 'Don't Tell Mama' in Ha Buk Dae. Show up in your ... more
Miller Time
Miller Time Located above Dunkin' Donuts, they serve all Miller and brand affiliated beers. They have a selection of Western food and serve free tater tots with...
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam A popular place for expats to meet up for a drink. Pearl Jam has live music most weekends, Open Mic on Thursdays and a good selection of food.
Top Activity Places
Cheongju Onch'on (spapia)
Cheongju Onch'on (spapia) If you want the fatigue recovery of the close relatives body and mind you have to go here.
Sewang Brewery
Sewang Brewery This small family brewery is a great place to pick up rice wines and at the same time view cultural brewing techniques.
Shinae
Shinae Cheongju's "downtown" is filled with designer shopping and restaurants perfect for people watching.
