Cheongju Early Printing Museum (Heungdeoksaji Temple Site) (청주 고인쇄박물관(흥덕사지))

965.4M 2019-03-19

713, Jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-4266

This early printing museum, located on the site of Heungdeoksa Temple in which Jikji, the world's oldest extant book, printed by movable metal type, was printed, was founded on March 17, 1992. Since the technology’s inception, Korea has substantially developed its metal-type printing methods. In this museum, approximately 650 artifacts including ancient movable metal and wooden print books from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, relics from the Heungdeoksaji Temple site (흥덕사지) and printing tools are on display. Here, visitors can learn about the history of the Korean printing technologies and culture.

In addition to exhibition, the museum has been promoted to hold the Cheongju International Printing & Publishing Fair, to study early printing culture and printing types and to publish museum journals and early printing-related papers.

Cheongju Early Printing Museum(청주고인쇄박물관)

970.2M 2023-10-26

713, Jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The city of Cheongju, together with UNESCO, commemorates the inscription of "Jikji" onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and presents the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and utilization of the UNESCO Memory of the World, thereby promoting the great cultural heritage of Cheongju, the birthplace of movable metal type, and Korea in general. “Jikji,” or Jikji Simche Yojeol: Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings, is the oldest book in the world to be printed with movable metal type.
The Exhibition Center for Modern and Contemporary Printing introduces how the history of Korean printing has developed, starting from the introduction of lead type at the end of the 19th Century to the present-day Korean printing technology and its future directions. It is a place where one can learn how the Korean printing culture came to be in modern times, and what directions it will take as the world moves forward. Printing experience classes for children, families, and adults are available. They are expected to assist the visitors in understanding modern and contemporary printing culture.

ABC-Mart - Cheongju Seongan-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS청주성안)

972.6M 2024-04-19

17-1, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Cheongju Seongan-gil Fashion Street (청주 성안길)

1.0Km 2025-03-29

59 Sangdang-ro 59beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Located in the heart of Cheongju, Seongan-gil Fashion Street is known for its bustling fashion street, culture street, and car-free zone, where various shops, including clothing stores and restaurants, are gathered in one area. In addition, there are movie theaters, cafés, accessory shops, and a plaza, along with the Jungang Park and the Sangdang Park. The area is always lively, with street festivals and performances. It hosts various events, including flea markets and the Cheongju Cultural Heritage Night Tour.

Lloyd - Cheongju Seongan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 청주성안)

1.1Km 2024-04-22

29, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Cheongju Jungang Park (청주 중앙공원)

1.1Km 2024-03-15

33, Sangdang-ro 55beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-8238

Located at the heart of Cheongju city center, Jungang Park is a relaxing space full of cultural heritage and things to do. Its most famous feature is the massive ginkgo tree that has stood here for nearly a thousand years. Ginkgo trees are famously long-lived, so this 30-meter high tree with an 8-meter circumference is majestic and welcoming at once. Its nickname, Apgaksu, is said to originate from its leaves resembling a duck foot. Mangseollu Pavilion, a nugak (a building built to have a view of the surrounding areas without any doors or walls) built during the Goryeo period, is the oldest wooden structure in Cheongju. Another cultural site is the Byeongma Jeoldosa Yeongmun Gate, a door that served as the entrance to the office of Byeongma Jeoldosa. Byeongma Jeoldosa was a Joseon-period position tasked with quelling rebellions. The park also hosts musical concerts and presentations.

Olive Young - Chongju Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 청주대)

1.2Km 2024-04-19

886, Jikji-daero, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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EW Folder - Cheongju (No. 2) Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 폴더 청주2호)

1.2Km 2024-04-19

41, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Suamgol Café Street(수암골 카페거리)

1.2Km 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.

OHJI (오지)

1.2Km 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.

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