Banchan Sikdang (반찬식당)

18.8Km 2024-02-15

484 Bomunsangongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, Banchan Sikdang is known for its expertise in steamed barley rice. This dish is typically presented with vegetables and red chili paste, and it's mixed with a choice of either perilla or sesame oil, enhancing its flavors. The restaurant's standard side dishes include biji jjigae (pureed soybean jjigae), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), and gyeranjjim (steamed eggs). Additionally, their savory green onion pancake, enriched with squid and chives, is a highly recommended specialty.

Cheongju Heungdeoksa Temple Site (청주 흥덕사지)

18.8Km 2020-03-27

713, Jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-2022

A large number of relics were unearthed at this site due to a land development project in 1985. Work was halted and relics were excavated by the Cheongju University Museum. The time and size of Heungdeoksa Temple is unknown, but according to Jikji (Buljojikjisimcheyojeol, the world’s oldest existing book printed with movable metal type), the excavated books were printed using metal types at the temple in the third year of King Uwang’s reign (1377). The books were published 78 years earlier than Gutenberg’s invention.

In 1972, the Jikji was officially recognized as the world’s oldest book printed with movable metal type during the International Book Year. The Buljojikjisimcheyojeol is currently kept at the National Library of France.

BRIE (브리)

18.8Km 2024-03-15

11 Jikji-daero 753beon-gil, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

BRIE is a cafe with an interior design that emphasizes warmth and sentimentality, featuring a warm wood tone and a green space with air-purifying plants. The cafe is famous for its brunch menu, particularly its Fig Ricotta Sandwich and Brie Cheese Sandwich. Brie Cream Velvet, topped with raspberries, impresses in both taste and visuals, making it a popular feature in social media. The cafe also has large tables perfect for meetings. Small dogs can be brought into the premises.

Seowon Hanjeongsik (서원 한정식)

18.8Km 2024-03-28

678 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Seowon Hanjeongsik is a restaurant renowned for its grilled fish dishes, with the standout offering being the bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu). Their bori gulbi is sourced from Yeonggwang Beopsungpo, known for its quality. Recognizing the traditionally salty nature of bori gulbi, there is a unique dining culture: diners combine the fish with rice soaked in cool green tea water.

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

19.0Km 2024-02-26

226, Sangjung-gil, Gunseo-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails is lush with acacia trees, which are in full bloom in May. Another sight that should not be missed is the fog shrouding the foot of the mountain in spring and fall.

Suamgol Café Street(수암골 카페거리)

19.0Km 2023-10-26

Su-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

This is a collection of cafés that are situated on a road above Suamgol Village, in Uamsan Mountain, Cheongju. Most of the cafés have terraces, which afford them a view of Cheongju city center and the night view of the city after dark. One can also opt to visit the nearby Suamgol Park and the Drama Filming Site.

Suamgol Observatory (수암골전망대)

19.0Km 2024-12-27

2 Sudong-ro 5beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-2042

Suamgol was established when refugees settled in the area after the Korean War. Suamgol Observatory is located on the road above the village with a great view of downtown Cheongju. There is also a cafe street below the observatory.

OHJI (오지)

19.0Km 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.

Ullidan Street (운리단길)

19.0Km 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.

Mr. Wang Taepyeong Branch (미스터왕태평점)

19.1Km 2024-02-23

1F-2F, 1561 Gyebaek-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-320-9999

Mr. Wang is a local favorite known for its Chinese culinary offerings. The standout dish on their menu is yuringi (deep-fried chicken in hot and sour soy sauce). It features deep-fried chicken in a tantalizing hot and sour soy sauce, tossed together with vegetables. Additionally, their affordable a la carte menu is particularly popular for weekday lunches. Patrons also frequently enjoy other favorites like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and yuni jjajang (black bean sauce noodles with minced meat).

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