Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju [MMCA Cheongju] (국립현대미술관(청주관))

15.2Km 2025-10-24

314 Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju presents the country's first-ever open storage-formed museum, based on artworks owned by the museum, the government, and Art Bank. The open storage currently stores collections, which are a basic component of an art museum, and not only offers a great volume of works open to the public but also enables visitors to understand even the hidden functions of an art museum, thus acting as an art museum with an expanded concept.

OHJI (오지)

16.0Km 2024-07-05

13 Suam-ro 36beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

OHJI is a large café located on Suamgol Café Street. It is located on the way up to Suamgol Observatory, making it a great place to drop by on the way. It has three floors, with seating on the second and third floors, so one can enjoy the view of Cheongju city center in a comfortable ambience. Due to its location, it is also a great place to enjoy the view of the sunset through the floor-to-ceiling windows on a clear evening and enjoy the view of Cheongju at night after dark. The café offers a variety of cakes and other desserts that go well with coffee, so make sure to sample them as well. The interior design tends toward industrial chic, with an emphasis on modern sensibilities.

Mungwang Reservoir (문광저수지)

16.2Km 2024-02-15

16 Yanggok-ri, Mungwang-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Encircled by a 2-kilometer stretch of roads lined with ginkgo trees, this reservoir lies at the heart of Yanggok-ri, a quintessential small farming village. Its primary role is agricultural water supply, yet it doubles as a serene haven for both locals and tourists to stroll and reflect. Established in May 1978, this semi-valley reservoir boasts a rich, dense woodland and an array of ancient trees, contributing to its picturesque allure. The entrance is graced with an avenue of trees, which, come autumn, transforms into a golden canopy as the ginkgo leaves change hue. It’s a popular locale for families to convene, enjoying leisurely fishing and the peaceful surroundings.

Ullidan Street (운리단길)

16.6Km 2024-03-15

201-1 Saun-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Ullidan Street connects Cheongju Early Printing Museum with Uncheon & Sinbong-dong Community Center. In less than a kilometer, charming cafes, restaurants, and shops have opened one after another, giving the street its name and elevating it to a popular hangout in Cheongju. This street is also the location of the store Nation's Best Banchan, which was run by Jeon Do-yeon’s character in "Crash Course in Romance (2023)." Don’t miss the Yennal Yetjip Goldongpum, an antique store and one of the oldest stores on Ullidan Street. True to its name, the store features old furniture, transistor radios, and other antique items full of nostalgia.

Cheongjuhyanggyo Confucian School (청주향교)

16.8Km 2025-02-04

81, Daeseong-ro 122beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Hyanggyo is a national educational institution from the Joseon dynasty that housed the tablets of esteemed Confucian scholars and held rituals in their honor. It consists of six hanok buildings, including the Daeseongjeon Hall, a space for rituals, and Myeongnyundang Hall, the space for education. Today, various Confucian cultural experience programs, such as Confucian student experiences, tea ceremonies, and calligraphy classes, are offered. They also provide accommodations for guests wishing to experience a "Hyanggyo Stay."

Cheongju Yonghwasa Temple (용화사(청주))

16.9Km 2024-03-15

565 Musimseo-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

This temple was founded in 1902. Yonghwasa Temple can be found about 2 kilometers down the small road from a National Road connecting Judeok-eup, Cheongju, with Eumseong. Unlike other Buddhist temples, which tend to be located in secluded places, Yonghwasa Temple is easily reachable from the city, attracting many visitors. Set against a backdrop of green lawns and forests, the temple's stupas, stelae, three-story stone pagodas, and guardian trees bring Buddhist culture to life. A Goryeo-era Standing Stone Buddha, a cultural heritage, can be found in the complex. Its elegant and full body, round face, and delicate expression of folds in the Buddha’s clothing all showcase the unique qualities of Goryeo-era Buddhist sculptures. The Buddha holds a medicine bowl in the left hand, which heals all diseases and eliminates all distractions in pursuit of truth.

Jincheon Bell Museum (진천 종박물관)

17.0Km 2021-06-29

1504-12, Baekgok-ro, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-539-3847

The Jincheon Bell Museum opened in 2005 with the objective of promoting the unique artistic value of Korean bells. The museum’s location itself is also very meaningful, as Jincheon is home to the oldest steel production site in Korea. In the nearby area, Uncheon-dong, Beomjong (a temple bell) of the late United Silla Kingdom was discovered along with the remains of the Ongdusaji Cheoldanggan of the Goryeo dynasty.

Cheongju Early Printing Museum(청주고인쇄박물관)

17.1Km 2023-10-26

713, Jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The city of Cheongju, together with UNESCO, commemorates the inscription of "Jikji" onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and presents the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and utilization of the UNESCO Memory of the World, thereby promoting the great cultural heritage of Cheongju, the birthplace of movable metal type, and Korea in general. “Jikji,” or Jikji Simche Yojeol: Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings, is the oldest book in the world to be printed with movable metal type.
The Exhibition Center for Modern and Contemporary Printing introduces how the history of Korean printing has developed, starting from the introduction of lead type at the end of the 19th Century to the present-day Korean printing technology and its future directions. It is a place where one can learn how the Korean printing culture came to be in modern times, and what directions it will take as the world moves forward. Printing experience classes for children, families, and adults are available. They are expected to assist the visitors in understanding modern and contemporary printing culture.

Innisfree - Cheongju Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 청주로데오)

17.2Km 2024-04-22

6, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Cheongju Museum of Art (청주시립미술관)

17.8Km 2025-02-04

50 Chungnyeol-ro 18beon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

As the cultural space representing Cheongju, Cheongju Museum of Art hosts art exhibitions, lectures, music performances, and more. It features eight exhibition halls, an immersive video experience center, a VR zone, an art shop, and a cafeteria. The space showcases works by artists engaged in experimental creative activities. It also offers a variety of programs, including modern art lectures, dance performances, concerts, and special exhibitions.

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