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Chojeong Haenggung (초정행궁)

Chojeong Haenggung (초정행궁)

17.5Km    2024-12-23

851 , Chojeongyaksu-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Chojeong Haenggung is a hanok stay and hanok experience center in Chojeong Culture Park, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. The house has a historic royal connection, as King Sejong stayed here for some months in 1444 while being treated for an eye problem. There are 12 guestrooms, all with an underfloor-heated ondol room and either a daecheongmaru (large wood-floored hall) or a numaru (raised wooden floor space). All rooms have a bathroom and toilet. Cooking is not possible, but there’s a microwave oven and kettle for preparation of instant meals. There are discounts for Cheongju residents.

Daejeon Pet Park (대전반려동물공원)

17.6Km    2024-10-29

7 Geumgo-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Kong Daebak (콩대박)

Kong Daebak (콩대박)

17.8Km    2025-05-20

9 Daebak-gil, Geumnam-myeon, Sejong-si

Kong Daebak is a restaurant specializing in soybean-based dishes. There are two menu options: kongseobang bapsang and konggaksi bapsang. Kongseobang bapsang includes dishes like doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), salad, kong jeon (soybean pancake), suyuk (boiled pork slices), mushroom dishes, jangajji (pickled vegetable), and dessert. Adding dishes like kkaennip jeon (pan-fried battered perilla leaves) and dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot) turns it into konggaksi bapsang. Since the food is prepared on the same day, advance reservations are essential.

Cheongseokgul Cave (옥화1경 청석굴)

18.8Km    2025-02-04

12-16 Unam 3-gil, Miwon-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Cheongseokgul Cave is a natural cave where prehistoric humans lived, with artifacts from the Paleolithic era, such as choppers and chopping tools (hammers), points, and hand axes, discovered inside. The place stays cool even during hot summer, and is currently home to bats and golden-capped fruit bats. Nearby attractions are an artificial waterfall and a sky observatory with a valley in front of the cave available for water activities and kayaking.

Sanjang Garden (산장가든)

Sanjang Garden (산장가든)

18.9Km    2025-05-20

1131-7 Dosingobok-ro, Yeonseo-myeon, Sejong-si

Sanjang Garden is a Korean restaurant specializing in grilling pork galbi over charcoal. In addition to pork galbi, they also serve dishes such as naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), dongchimi guksu (noodles with radish water kimchi), and sujebi (hand-pulled dough soup). Surrounded by lakes and mountains, the restaurant offers a picturesque setting and has been featured multiple times on Korean television. It's approximately a 15-minute drive from Jochiwon Station by car or taxi.

Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition (세종전통문화체험관)

Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition (세종전통문화체험관)

19.3Km    2025-05-20

94 Morongji-ro, Sejong-si

The Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition provides visitors with an immersive experience of traditional Korean crafts and culture, capturing the essence of Korea. The exhibition and promotional halls showcase crafts and traditional paintings depicting the daily life and rituals of Buddhist temples, along with an interactive experience room. Visitors can participate in traditional arts activities such as samulnori (percussion performance), mask dancing, decorative painting, folk painting, and calligraphy. Cultural experiences include temple food workshops focusing on vegan and fermented dishes, as well as meditation, yoga, and tea ceremonies.

BOK Art Center (비오케이아트센터)

BOK Art Center (비오케이아트센터)

19.4Km    2025-05-20

12, Gukchaegyeonguwon 3-ro, Sejong-si

BOK Art Center is located in Bangok-dong, Sejong-si. It was opened in 2019 with the management philosophy of CEO I Gyu-sun, 'Let's create a happier living space.' The center is equipped with a performance hall where various performances are held, a gallery where various exhibitions are held, a hobby factory specialized for kidults, a Ccume Baking Class where you can enjoy baking, a bookstore, and a cafe.