Earthen Fortification in Jeongbuk-dong (청주 정북동 토성)

13.9Km 2025-02-04

353-2 Jeongbuk-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The Earthen Fortification in Jeongbuk-dong was built around the third century BC on a flat land next to the Mihogang River. Its original square shape, with a perimeter of 650 meters, remains well-preserved, featuring gate remnants on the east, west, south, and north sides. The south and north gates include offset walls, designed to prevent enemies from entering directly. The protruding sections at the four corners and midpoints of the walls were strategically built for attacking and monitoring enemies from the sides.

Grand Plaza Cheongju Hotel (그랜드플라자 청주호텔)

13.9Km 2019-11-06

114, Chungcheong-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-290-1000

Located in Cheongju, Grand Plaza Cheongju Hotel is the first premium, first-class hotel located in the central region of Korea. From large banquet halls and wedding halls to high-end restaurants theater, and market, the hotel provides everything the customer might need. There are also many tourist attractions nearby.

Jungwon Duty Free (중원면세점)

13.9Km 2020-06-16

114, Chungcheong-daero, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-290-1000

Opened in April 2014, Jungwon Duty Free is a representative duty free shop of Chungcheongbuk-do. It sells 120 international and domestic brands including bags, watches, cosmetics, alcoholic drinks and others. It is located on the first floor of Grand Plaza Cheongju Hotel so it offers a one-stop shopping center where visitors can enjoy shopping, food, and culture in one location.

Homeplus - Dongcheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 동청주)

13.9Km 2024-04-22

114, Chungcheong-daero, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Homeplus - Ochang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 오창)

14.3Km 2024-04-22

8-11, Jungsimsangeop 1-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Jincheon Sutbul Gogi (진천숯불고기)

14.5Km 2021-03-23

3, Saseok 1-gil, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-534-5492

It is a good place to hold various gatherings and has been selected as a place with excellent hygiene. This restaurant's signature menu is charcoal-grilled meat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do.

Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원)

14.6Km 2024-02-22

224 Myeongam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Cheongju Zoo houses mammals, birds, and reptiles as its main attractions, featuring iconic animals such as tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, penguins, seals, and monkeys. Visitors can engage in animal classrooms to learn about the ecology and characteristics of various species. Guided tours by zookeepers offer insights into wildlife ecology and unique stories exclusive to Cheongju Zoo.

Ihak Hanjeongsik(이학한정식)

15.0Km 2023-11-06

22, Andeokbeol-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

If you want to enjoy a premium Korean table d’hote experience in Cheongju, Ihak Hanjeongsik is the place to go. One has a choice of floor and table seating here, so visitors can pick the seating that is comfortable to them. Because of its interior design, the restaurant has separate dining rooms, so one can enjoy a meal in peace. The dishes are served in a course, from porridge to seasonal kimchi and salad, seafood, meat, soup, braised dishes (meat or vegetables marinated and braised), and finishing with pot rice. That is the familiar course menu structure found in Korean table d’hote, with kimchi and vegetables served before main dishes made with meat arrive on the table. All dishes tend toward elegance, yet the restaurant does not skimp on the amount of food served, so one can get a filling meal. It is a popular place for locals, especially for family events, so reservations are mandatory.

Dongbu Warehouse (동부창고)

15.1Km 2023-01-17

314, Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-715-6861

Dongbu Warehouse, once a tobacco leaf warehouse of an old tobacco manufacturing factory, was recreated as a cultural and art space through the cultural regeneration project by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It currently maintains the original form of the factory warehouse and has great preservation value as a modern cultural heritage built with red bricks and wooden truss. This attractive cultural space, which contains the modern and contemporary looks of the 1900s, provides various programs such as planned performances and festivals, as well as a space rental.

Gayeongdang, Cheongju (가영당)

15.1Km 2024-12-23

71-54 , Miraeji-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-233-9966

Gayeongdang is a hanok stay in Ochang Hanok Village ( part of Ochang Miraeji Agricultural Theme Park) in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. The hanok was built by flower-tea master Kim Byeong-hee, using only Korean pinewood - and the rich pine scent still fills the rooms. The rooms are all ondol style. Guests staying in the main building have access to a living room and tea room, while guests in the annexe can enjoy barbecues in the yard. Visitors can talke part in a tea ceremony and enjoy flower tea and sweets while conversing with the master. The hanok can also be rented as a space for seminars, small concerts, and weddings.

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