Black Yak - Lotte Cheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 롯데청주) - Area information

Black Yak - Lotte Cheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 롯데청주)

18.2Km 2024-04-19

3F, 1004, 2sunhwan-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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The North Face - Lotte Cheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스 롯데청주)

18.2Km 2024-04-22

3F, 1004, 2sunhwan-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Daecheong Dam (대청댐)

18.3Km 2021-06-01

618-136, Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-43-930-7332

Daecheong Dam is a multi-purpose dam consisting of a 72 meter-tall and 495 meter-long concrete gravity dam and rockfill dam. It is located on the Geumgang River where Daejeon and Chungcheongbuk-do meet. There are three additional support dams in the area of the main dam to help control the river's flow. The dam also serves as a power source for the nearby areas of Daejeon and Cheongju. Construction of the dam took nearly six years, started in March 1975 and completed in 1980.

The observatory, located at Palgakjeong Service Area, offers a great view of Daecheongho Lake. A variety of fascinating items are displayed in the Water Culture Center on the left bank of Daecheong Dam. A nearby grassy meadow promises a relaxing and comfortable rest, while local delicacies such as spicy fish stew using freshwater fish and marinated grilled eel are a delight to taste.

Hwayang Valley (Hwayangdonggyegok Valley) (화양구곡 (화양동계곡))

18.4Km 2019-11-06

78, Hwayangdong-gil, Cheongcheon-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-832-4347

Hwayang Valley, located 32 kilometers east from Cheongju, was designated Songnisan National Park in 1975.
The vivid green mountains and clear waters make it a highly sought after tourist spot. The nearby Seonnyudonggyegok Valley, just 7 kilometers away, is also a huge draw for travelers.
Hwayang Valley is composed of various shaped rocks such as Cheomseongdae Observatory, Neungundae Observatory, Waryongam Rock and Eupgungam Rock. Well-known statesman from the Joseon Dynasty, Song Si-yeol, visited the valley and wept for King Hyojong offering his final bow. This rock where he cried was then named Eupgungam Rock meaning ‘crying bow’ Rock. Waryongam Rock gets its name from its shape, which is said to look like a wriggly dragon. Cheomseongdae Observatory was used in order to forecast weather patterns.

Yangleem & Café Humanitas (인문 아카이브 양림 & 카페 후마니타스)

18.4Km 2024-02-23

25, Jubong-ro 15beon-gil, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Yangleem & Café Humanitas offers a unique blend of culture and relaxation, featuring an archive housed within a traditional hanok and a contemporary café. The establishment is permeated with the comforting scent of wood and books, merging the architectural elegance of hanok with modern design elements. The café's balcony provides breathtaking views of Jubong Reservoir, adorned with lotus flowers, and the surrounding rice paddies. Their signature beverage, the yeonnip spänner (lotus leaf einspänner), along with espresso, lattes, and herbal teas, are among the favored selections.

Sangsoo Herb Land (상수허브랜드)

18.6Km 2020-07-10

18, Buyongoecheon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-277-6633

Sangsoo Herb Land is an arboretum which houses 1,000 species of herbs throughout its 82,645㎡ (25,000 pyeong) area. The glass greenhouse, spanning over 9,917㎡ (3,000 pyeong), keeps herbs fresh and green, even in the winter season. Herb Land is well-known for their flowers that bloom year-round, as well their diverse events including the Herb Land Festival held in May each year, wedding ceremonies, banquets, hands-on program classes, and more.

Sangsoo Herb Land provides a wide array of programs for visitors. The major event is the Herb Land Festival, aiming to spread knowledge on the use of diverse herbs, including introducing the aromatic value of herb plants in landscaping and as a natural insecticide, as well as the health benefits of herbal foods. Participants can take part in seminars and hands-on activities to learn more about herbs.

The banquet room on the second floor can accommodate large groups for events, serving excellent herb dishes at reasonable prices. An outdoor wedding service surrounded by beautiful gardens is also available.

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park (금강로하스대청공원)

18.8Km 2024-02-15

607 Daecheong-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park is situated near the Geumgang River and Daechung Dam. It borders Daecheongho Lake and the Geumgang River, featuring a waterfront deck where visitors can observe various bird species such as herons and the Red Leaf Willow habitat. The park also includes the Daecheong Culture Exhibition Hall, a lawn area, a Rock Garden, a Metasequoia Forest Park, and a children's forest playground.

Cheongnamdae Presidential Villa (청남대)

18.9Km 2023-04-13

646, Cheongnamdae-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-257-5080

Cheongnamdae, which means "Cheong Wa Dae in a warm southern land," was once a private villa used by former presidents of Korea. Cheongnamdae became open to the public on April 18, 2003. It is located near Daecheong Dam in Cheongwon-gu, Chungcheongbuk-do and was built in 1983. The total area spans 1,825,000ｍ² and consists of a main building, golf range, heliport, and fishing area. The natural environment surrounding the area has been well preserved, serving as a home to wildlife, including over 143 species of wild flowers and 124 species of trees as well as several endangered species.

Kyunghee Sikdang (경희식당)

19.5Km 2024-02-26

11-4, Sanae 7-gil, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Kyunghee Sikdang is a Korean table d'hote restaurant with 70 years of history, located at the entrance to the Beopjusa Temple in Songnisan Mountain. The dishes are prepared with ingredients sourced from Songnisan Mountain, vegetables grown by the restaurant, and in-house sauces. They come with nearly 40 side dishes, such as sogogi pyeonyuk (boiled beef slices), dureup namul (fatsia shoot salad), gosari (bracken), gam jangajji (pickled persimmons), ssari beoseot (coral mushroom), meowi namul (butterbur salad), pyogojeon (pan-fried battered golden oak mushrooms), bam jorim (braised chestnuts), and deulkkae songi twigak (young perilla branch chips). The restaurant’s mustard sauce and gangdoenjang (seasoned soybean paste) are made according to its secret recipe.

Red Leaf Willow Habitat (왕버드나무군락지)

19.6Km 2024-02-15

Miho-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

Red Leaf Willow Habitat is located near Daechung Dam and Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park, along the Geumgang River. This area is ideal for photography, offering stunning views during sunrise and sunset, with sunlight and mist creating a picturesque scene. The decaying wood of the trees in the wetland area can even emit light on its own during the nighttime.

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