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

18.0Km 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 Heungdeoksa Temple Site (청주 흥덕사지)

18.1Km 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)

18.4Km 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.

Himart - Gongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 공주점)

18.6Km 2024-04-18

51, Beonyeong 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Ullidan Street (운리단길)

18.6Km 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.

Homeplus - Ochang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 오창)

18.8Km 2024-04-22

8-11, Jungsimsangeop 1-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Cheongju Yonghwasa Temple (용화사(청주))

18.8Km 2024-03-15

565 Musimseo-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

This temple was founded in 1902. Yonghwasa Temple can be found about 2 kilometers down the small road from a National Road connecting Judeok-eup, Cheongju, with Eumseong. Unlike other Buddhist temples, which tend to be located in secluded places, Yonghwasa Temple is easily reachable from the city, attracting many visitors. Set against a backdrop of green lawns and forests, the temple's stupas, stelae, three-story stone pagodas, and guardian trees bring Buddhist culture to life. A Goryeo-era Standing Stone Buddha, a cultural heritage, can be found in the complex. Its elegant and full body, round face, and delicate expression of folds in the Buddha’s clothing all showcase the unique qualities of Goryeo-era Buddhist sculptures. The Buddha holds a medicine bowl in the left hand, which heals all diseases and eliminates all distractions in pursuit of truth.

Himart - Bunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 분평점)

18.9Km 2024-06-26

1120, 1sunhwan-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Cheonghwajip (청화집)

18.9Km 2024-02-22

1749, Chungjeol-ro, Byeongcheon-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Cheonghwajip is said to be the oldest sundae restaurant in Byeongcheon Sundae Street, having opened in 1968. There are only two items on offer: sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup) and modeum sundae (assorted sundae). Sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup) is a milky soup with tender sundae and meat, delivering refreshing and deep flavors. Modeum sundae (assorted sundae) has a variety of sundae and meat parts plated together.

Cheongju Yukgeori Market (청주 육거리종합시장)

19.0Km 2023-02-09

46, Cheongnam-ro 2197beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-223-6696

Cheongju Yukgeori Market is a famous traditional market in Cheongju where consumers can purchase agricultural produce directly grown and harvested in the countryside as well as various industrial products. An early morning market (so-called Dokkaebi Market) opens daily, and farmers sell agricultural products they have grown themselves. It first began during the Joseon Dynasty as Cheongju Market on the side of the Musimcheon Stream embankment and has been called Yukgeori Market since 1973. Today, around 4,000 merchants work at some 1,600 stores over a total area of over 1 million square meters. There are also 5-day markets that run on dates ending in 2 and 7. Recently, an arcade and a parking lot have been installed and, as a result, it was chosen as an outstanding traditional market in the country, thus serving as a model for merchants in other regions.

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