This ancient city with a history of more than 1,500 years is like a vivid history book.
🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷Cheongju is located in central South Korea. It is a city where history and modernity blend together. With more than 1,500 years of history, it has accumulated profound cultural heritage and is full of vitality.
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- Cheongju National Museum: The exterior is unique, with a striped roof that echoes the natural mountain scenery. The museum has a rich collection of artifacts from the Paleolithic Age to the Joseon Dynasty, helping you gain a deeper understanding of Korean history and culture. Admission is free and the museum is open from 9:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays.
- Sangdangsanseong: A representative stone fortress in Korea, with a wall height of 3-4 meters, a perimeter of 4.2 kilometers and an internal area of 660,000 square meters. It is named after Sangdang County during the Baekje period. Walking through it, you will feel the vicissitudes of history. It is open to the public free of charge and can be visited all day.
- Shouyangu Mural Village: The original slum area has been transformed into a popular filming location with murals and is full of artistic atmosphere. Wander through the alleys, admire the colorful murals, and feel the romantic and literary atmosphere. No tickets required, you can visit at any time.
Three-day classic route 👣👣👣
- Day 1: National Cheongju Museum → Cheongju Hanji Theme Park, learn about Korean history, culture and traditional crafts.
- Day 2: Shangdang Mountain City → Zhanxingtai, feel the charm of historical buildings and overlook the city scenery.
- Day 3: Shouyangol Mural Village → Cheongju Museum of Contemporary Art, immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere.
Traffic Guide 🚗🚗🚗
You can first arrive in Seoul and then take a bus from the Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Cheongju, which takes about 2 hours. The city bus can go to various scenic spots, or you can take a taxi, which is convenient and fast.
Accommodation recommendations 🏠🏠🏠
- Cheongju Art Hotel: Located in the city center, with convenient transportation and many delicious foods nearby. The room is clean and the service is considerate.
- Cheongju B&B: If you want to experience local life, you can choose a B&B, which is warm and comfortable, and some of them provide traditional Korean breakfast.
Special food 🍷🥤🍹
- Cheongju Korean set meals: Exquisite and diverse, including kimchi, barbecue, soybean paste soup, etc., you can taste all the specialties of Korea at once.
- Grilled spare ribs: tender meat, unique seasoning and full of aroma.
Notes⭕️⭕️⭕️
1. South Korea attaches great importance to etiquette and pays attention to words and deeds, such as bowing when meeting and using honorifics.
2. When taking a bus, learn the route and how to get off the bus in advance. Some buses require you to press the bell in advance.
3. The hotel may not provide disposable items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, so you need to bring your own.