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Cosmetics & Beauty Expo (오송화장품뷰티세계박람회)

Cosmetics & Beauty Expo (오송화장품뷰티세계박람회)

14.0Km    2021-04-29

123, Osonggarak-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
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The Cosmetics & Beauty Expo is held in Osong, Chungcheongbuk-do, where advanced science and nature come together. The expo aims to connect comstics businesses with buyers and visitors.

K-Beauty Gallery (K-뷰티갤러리)

14.0Km    2019-03-19

123, Osonggarak-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-220-4543

K-Beauty Gallery, located inside Osong KTX Station in Chungcheongbuk-do, opened its doors on April 3, 2014. K-Beauty Gallery serves as a venue for the exhibition of promotional and advertising materials used by the Cosmetics & Beauty Expo Osong Korea held in 2013. It also sells various cosmetics and beauty products at the store “Beauty is You.” In addition, exhibitions at the gallery showcase everything beauty-related from traditional styling and make-up techniques to the latest trends in the beauty industry.

Munui Cultural Properties Site (문의문화재단지)

15.0Km    2022-12-27

721, Daecheonghoban-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Munui Cultural Properties Site, overlooking the Daecheongho Lake, attracts many visitors. The site was created to preserve and promote the local traditional culture of Cheongwon (Chungcheongbuk-do); it is a great place to learn about local history, culture, and arts.

The spacious complex (132,232m²) is a home to ten traditional houses (Munsangwan, aristocrat houses, a museum, and a tavern), showing a form of a traditional village. It is also full of dolmen stones (symbolizing abundant procreation), Jangseung (totem poles at the entrance of villages or temples), and Yeonjabanga (millstones worked by horses or oxen), providing visitors with opportunities to learn about traditional culture and life.

With a theme of roof tiles, a relics gallery in the complex boasts over 774 local items, categorized by historical period (e.g. the Silla Period, Baekje Period, etc.). Munsan-ri Stone Bridge, believed to have been built during the Goryeo Period, was restored in front of the gallery.

The complex also offers a wide array of amenities including mineral spring sites, playgrounds, and Munui Movie Village (a drive-in movie theatert). Nearby notable attractions include artificial falls, Yangseongsan Mountain, Jakdusan Mountain, Daecheongho Lake, Nosan Pine Forest, Donghwasa Temple, and Bugang Mineral Springs.

Bugangok (부강옥)

Bugangok (부강옥)

15.7Km    2025-05-20

103, Bugangoecheon-ro, Sejong-si
+82-10-9577-8953

It is a restaurant that’s featured a lot in various media. This Korean restaurant is located in Sejong-si. The representative menu is blood sausage and rice soup.

Sejong Gallery Association Art Fair (세종화랑협회 창립기념 아트페어 “프로젝트 FREE” 겨울정원54℃)

Sejong Gallery Association Art Fair (세종화랑협회 창립기념 아트페어 “프로젝트 FREE” 겨울정원54℃)

16.6Km    2025-05-20

Pyeong-ri, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si
+82-44-862-1620

Sejong Gallery Association supports the growth of local art culture by discovering emerging artists and promoting art culture. It hosts an art fair to provide a platform to artists where they can express their creative selves. The art fair also provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy artworks displayed by emerging artists and purchase them.

Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)

Jwagusan Recreational Forest (좌구산 자연휴양림)

16.6Km    2024-12-12

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

Jwagusan Recreational Forest sits at the foot of Jwagusan Mountain, Jeungpyeong. The mountain resembles a sitting turtle, which symbolizes happiness and longevity. The mountain is a perfect match with the recreational forest. The forest is the ideal choice for one-day tours as well, since visitors can enjoy various experiences at the Jwagusan Forest Meditation House, the Jwagusan Meditation Cloud Bridge, or the Jwagusan Observatory.
The Jwagusan Forest Meditation House runs forest therapy programs, guided forest tours, and forest programs for pre-school aged children, making it a perfect destination for families with kids. Additionally, mountain leisure sports can be enjoyed at the zipline, snow sledding slope, and Forest Adventure Facility. Nearby, Samgi Reservoir and Jwagusan Mountain add to the unique atmosphere on a misty day. Jwagusan Recreational Forest is a comprehensive recreational and tourist destination, offering various programs in connection with sites nearby, including the recreational village, Samgi Reservoir, mountain biking course, and hiking trails. You can enjoy cultural experiences, build physical and mental strength, and relax, all in one place.

Midongsan Arboretum (미동산수목원)

Midongsan Arboretum (미동산수목원)

16.7Km    2014-10-13

51, Sumogwon-gil, Miwon-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-220-6101

Opened on May 4, 2001, Midongsan Arboretum in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a provincial arboretum, built to develop and propagate forestry techniques and found ecological education environments.

Covering an area of 3,114,049.60㎡ (942,000 pyeong), the arboretum houses almost 873 species of plants and 652,000 plants in 11 exhibition halls including an Oak tree hall, a Maple tree hall, and a genetics hall, which presents plant genetic resources like Jeongipumsong hugyemok (succession of pine tree).

In addition to the 11 themed arboretum halls, Midongsan Arboretum also has a forestry educational hall, plant seed bank, research center for wild plants, nature experience camp, and more.

Cheonghyang Ilsik (청향일식)

Cheonghyang Ilsik (청향일식)

16.7Km    2025-05-20

97, Jangan 1-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si
+82-44-866-7725

Cheonghyang Ilsik is a Japanese restaurant specializing in seafood made with fresh fish and shellfish. In addition to serving delicious dishes, the restaurant also presents a traditional interior design complete with wooden and roof tiles.

Sejong Traditional Market (세종전통시장(4, 9일))

16.8Km    2025-05-20

42 Jochiwon 8-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si

Sejong Traditional Market operates as a regular market. On the 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, and 29th of each month, it transforms into a larger fifth-day market with an expanded selection of food and attractions. Visitors can find fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, and everyday goods at affordable prices. Popular snacks include handmade mandu with a 50-year tradition, as well as jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and syrup-filled pancakes with nuts, which often draw long lines.

Haeseong (해성)

Haeseong (해성)

16.9Km    2024-03-25

1603 Chungcheong-daero, Jeungpyeong-eup, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-838-3939

Haeseong specializes in Korean beef, gaining acclaim for its grilled galbi. The restaurant sources its premium beef exclusively from Goesan and Jeungpyeong, known for their unspoiled environments. This ensures patrons can savor the distinct flavors of each beef cut. The signature dish is the tender and chewy kkotgalbisal (grilled boneless galbi). Another favorite is the Sohanmari (assorted beef cuts), which includes a variety of cuts such as sirloin, strip loin, beef brisket, and thin flank. Being directly managed by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, Haeseong offers these high-quality dishes at reasonable prices.