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Jeongancheon Eco Park (정안천생태공원)

18.9Km    2025-02-04

257 Uidang-ro, Uidang-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeongancheon Eco Park, located along the Jeongancheon Stream, has well-maintained bike paths and walking trails offering beautiful scenery. The park features a variety of flowers and plants throughout the seasons. Most stunning of all are the tulips and flower lawns in full bloom in spring and the fragrant pink and white lotuses in summer. The 500-meter-long walkway lined with metasequoia trees is beautiful throughout the year and is a popular photo spot in Gongju.

Geumgang Recreational Forest (Arboretum, Forest Museum) (금강자연휴양림(금강수목원,산림박물관))

Geumgang Recreational Forest (Arboretum, Forest Museum) (금강자연휴양림(금강수목원,산림박물관))

19.0Km    2025-05-20

110, Sallimbangmulgwan-gil, Sejong-si
+82-41-635-7400

Along the river from Gongju toward Daejeon there is Geumgang River to the right. Following this river, there is a red arch-shaped bridge on the right called Bultigyo Bridge. Geumgang Recreational Forest, a large and well-organized forest, is located on the other side of this bridge. In the past, this remote village can only be reached by boat. In 1994, the Chungnam Forest Environment Research Institute moved to this area and designated the well-preserved dense forest as Geumgang Recreational Forest, and the Forest Museum opened in October 1997. Geumgang Recreational Forest is different from other recreational forests. Rather than a dense forest with a trail, this forest has a variety of attractions such as the Forest Museum, an arboretum, greenhouse, pond, and wildlife park scattered on well-maintained roads, giving the impression of a city park.

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

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

19.1Km    2024-04-22

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

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Lotte Mart - Sangdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 상당점)

Lotte Mart - Sangdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 상당점)

19.2Km    2024-04-22

60, Yongambuk-ro 160beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure (소노벨 천안 오션어드벤처)

19.2Km    2024-06-05

200 Jonghaphyuyangji-ro, Seongnam-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure is an expansive water park attached to the Sono Belle Cheonan resort. Inspired by renowned historical sites found in Rome, Venice, and Spain, the park delivers a unique thematic experience. The facility is divided into three main areas: the indoor zone, the outdoor zone, and the hot springs section, providing entertainment and relaxation for all seasons. Guests can enjoy a variety of thrilling rides, including the Tornado Pool, Speed Racing, Body Bowl Slide, Wild Extreme River, and the Viking Tower.

Chungnam Sundae (충남순대)

19.2Km    2024-02-15

24 Bongsan-ro 40beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Chungnam Sundae is celebrated for its Sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup), a dish steeped in rich flavors. This soup is carefully prepared by simmering a mix of pork head meat, liver, and intestines in a broth derived from pork bones, all served in a hot pot. Infused with abundant chopped green onions and a touch of spicy soy sauce, it offers a spicy kick while maintaining a pleasant aroma free from any undesirable odors. This dish is accompanied by suyuk (boiled pork slices) and an array of standard side dishes.

Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju (공주 석장리 유적)

Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju (공주 석장리 유적)

19.4Km    2025-01-14

990, Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-840-8924

The Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju is located approximately 6 kilometers out of the city of Gongju, on the northern banks of the Geumgang River. The site is one of Korea's representative relic sites of the Old Stone Age, and is designated Historic Site No. 334. The site was excavated 10 times between 1964 and 1974 by teams from Yonsei University Museum. The excavation of 27 layers of stratum produced relics proving people lived in the area through 11 cultural eras. The area was excavated again in 1990 and 1993, producing even more cultural artifacts and helping to create a clearer image of the people living in that time.

Seokjangni Museum (석장리박물관)

Seokjangni Museum (석장리박물관)

19.4Km    2025-01-14

990, Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-840-8924

Located in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, Seokjangni Museum was established in September 2006 to preserve and introduce the culture of the Old Stone Age. There are a variety of exhibitions of relics excavated from the Seokjeong-ri area as well as educational programs available for visitors to learn more about the Paleolithic Period. The museum is divided into permanent exhibitions, planned exhibitions and outdoor exhibitions. Overall, visitors can understand the history better through the exhibition halls, prehistoric park, and the Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju.

Cheongju National Museum (국립청주박물관)

19.5Km    2022-12-27

143, Myeongam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-229-6300

Cheongju National Museum, opened in 1987, collects and preserves national cultural treasures. The museum holds more than 42,000 artifacts with approximately 1,200 pieces on display. The museum has exhibition halls, outdoor exhibition hall, children’s museum and more, displaying artifacts from the Old Stone Age to the Joseon Period. The special exhibition hall holds themed exhibitions every spring and fall.

Munui Cultural Properties Site (문의문화재단지)

19.7Km    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.