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

18.2Km    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.

Chopyeong Reservoir (초평저수지)

18.2Km    2024-02-23

Chopyeong-ro, Chopyeong-myeon, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Chopyeong Reservoir, formed by damming the Mihocheon Stream, is a renowned fishing spot, especially popular for ice fishing. It hosts species such as carp, crucian carp, and snakehead. Fishing bungalows are scattered across the lake, resembling islands. This spot is perfect for those looking to enjoy trail trekking around the lake and take in the picturesque scenery.

Sejong Singwangsa Temple (신광사 (세종))

18.4Km    2025-05-20

24, Togolgogae-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-865-5601

Singwangsa Temple is located on Nojeoksan Mountain. It is estimated to have been built 160 years ago, and renovated in 1920 by head monk Lee Gyeong-jik. The temple, originally called Togoljeol or Suryangsa, was renamed Singwangsa by monk Hyewon in 1980. Visitors will discover that this temple is filled with youthful energy. Although the temple has a short history, its location near Hongik University Sejong Campus has helped the temple become popular among college students.

Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

18.5Km    2025-05-20

215, Eutteum-gil, Sejong-si

Opened on January 1, 1905, Jochiwon Station is a major hub for trains on the Gyeongbu Line. It also connects Cheongju to the other areas in Chungcheongnam-do. The station underwent expansion and a second story was built on built on May 19, 1999.

The station plaza has a artworks on display and it also serves as a venue various cultural events. The station's location also made it an important transfer point for trains on the Chungbuk, Gyeongbu, Jeolla, and Honam Lines. With the continuous urban development in Sejong City and Osong City, the station is also expected to play a major role in transportation and commerce for the central region.

Jocheon Lotus Park (조천연꽃공원)

Jocheon Lotus Park (조천연꽃공원)

18.8Km    2025-05-20

226 Beonam-ri, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si

Jocheon Lotus Park is an ecological park established by cultivating white lotus, red lotus, and water lilies on abandoned agricultural land. Developed on former farmland, the park blossoms with vibrant lotus flowers during the summer months of July and August. As visitors stroll along the deck path, they can relish the soothing sounds of Jocheon Stream. The pathway along the Jocheon Riverside is especially scenic in spring, adorned with cherry blossoms, earning it the name Jocheonbyeon Cherry Blossom Path. This provides a picturesque backdrop for flower viewing and photography.

Homeplus - Jochiwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 조치원)

Homeplus - Jochiwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 조치원)

19.0Km    2025-05-20

60, Heomanseok-ro, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si

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Himart - Jochiwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 조치원점)

Himart - Jochiwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 조치원점)

19.1Km    2025-05-20

1, Munhwa 2-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si

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Mihyang (미향)

Mihyang (미향)

19.1Km    2025-05-20

1, Munhwa 4-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si
+82-41-866-3173

Mihyang is a seafood restaurant specializing in haemul-jjim (steamed seafood).

Sejong Culture & Arts Center (세종문화예술회관)

Sejong Culture & Arts Center (세종문화예술회관)

19.3Km    2025-05-20

22, Munyehoegwan-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-301-3523

Located in Sejong Special Self-Governing City, the Sejong Culture & Arts Center is a multi-purpose cultural space for performances and exhibitions. It offers a variety of opportunities for local artists as well as a place to enjoy culture and arts for local residents.

Daecheong Dam Observatory (대청댐 전망대)

Daecheong Dam Observatory (대청댐 전망대)

19.6Km    2023-04-04

206 , Daecheonghoban-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-0911

Daecheong Dam Observatory overlooks the clear waters of Daecheongho Lake. At the site is Water Culture Center that offers various things to see relating to the dam as well as informational visual aids related to water. The Dacheonggyo Bridge by the observatory connects to Geumgang Lohas Daecheong Park in Daejeon.