Kkottongnae (꽃동네)

15.6 Km 8775 2024-03-15

47-93, Kkotdongne-gil, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-879-0100

Kkottongnae, established by Father Woong-jin Oh in 1976, is a comprehensive social welfare community dedicated to supporting a diverse group of individuals including seniors, children, people with disabilities, and the homeless. This center extends its services beyond immediate care by also running educational institutions and research facilities focused on missionary endeavors, philanthropy, and social welfare initiatives.

Olive Young - Cheongju Yullyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 청주율량)

16.4 Km 0 2024-04-22

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

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Himart - Yullyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 율량점)

16.6 Km 0 2024-04-19

158, Juseong-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Grand Plaza Cheongju Hotel (그랜드플라자 청주호텔)

17.0 Km 7747 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)

17.0 Km 8606 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)

17.0 Km 0 2024-04-22

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

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Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)

17.1 Km 18682 2021-06-04

107, Sotjeommal-gil, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
82-43-835-4551

Jwagusan Recreational Forest is located at the foot of Jwagusan Mountain (alt. 657 meters). The name of the mountain means a sitting turtle because of the shape of the mountain. The lush forest along the hiking trail offers a refreshing stroll through the woods and the nearby Samgi Reservoir adds to the picturesque beauty of the mountain on misty days. The forest offers easy access to many recreational facilities in the area including a resort village, Samgi Reservoir, a woodland park, and a mountain bike course.

Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress (청주 상당산성)

17.5 Km 20976 2022-12-27

Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-0202

Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a fortress built along the natural slopes close to downtown Cheongju. It was comprehensively improved in 1596 (29th year of King Seonjo’s reign) during Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and later remodeled into a stone fortress during the 42nd year of King Sukjong’s reign.

This 4.2km-long, 3-4m-tall fortress was built with stones of various sizes, earth and sand. The fortress has three gates, located in the east, west and south respectively. The three gates remain almost intact, and all still have their gate towers. The front gate in the south, named ‘Gongnammun Gate,’ is crescent-shaped while the East and West gates are square. The East and West Command Posts also stand within the confines of the fortress itself. This fortress was designated as Historic Site No. 212 in 1970. Additionally, visitors can sample Jujube Wine (Korean traditional wine) as well as a variety of local cuisine.

Ihak Hanjeongsik(이학한정식)

18.1 Km 0 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.

Culture Factory (문화제조창)

18.2 Km 6 2023-01-17

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

Culture Factory was a tobacco manufacturing factory in Cheongju from 1946 to 2004. A culture-centered urban regeneration project in 2021 turned it into a cultural complex equipped with commercial facilities, cultural experience facilities and crafts cluster. Because it was remodeled from an existing structure, columns, walls, overall frame and chimney, the original tobacco manufacturing facility frame can still be seen. As a notable venue in Cheongju, a city of handicraft, the Culture Factory hosts numerous exhibitions related to crafts. The first floor features restaurants and shopping mall, and the third and fourth floors make up the Korean Craft Museum where you can check out free handicraft exhibitions. Cheongju Open Library and a Kids Cafe located on the fifth floor are popular attractions for families. The performing hall frequently stages a variety of plays and concerts to provide Cheongju citizens with more opportunities to enjoy and appreciate culture.

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