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

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

11.8Km    2024-04-18

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

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Gobok Natural Park (고복자연공원)

11.9Km    2025-05-20

586, Dosingobok-ro, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-4216

Gobok Natural Park spans an area of 1,840,000 square meters and nearby attractions include a forest, Yonggul Cave, Sinheungsa Temple, and an outdoor sculpture park on Obongsan Mountain. A 3.65-kilometer-long deck circles the reservoir. The neighboring village is home to orchards for growing grapes, peaches, and pears. The park has a large meeting square and the outdoor sculpture park features works by Ewha Woman's University art professor Kang Tae-seong, attracting many visitors. The park is especially popular in summer when the outdoor swimming pool is open. In spring, people flock to Millakjeong Pavilion to view the cherry blossoms. There are many restaurants nearby specializing in galbi (ribs), Hanbang ori (duck with medicinal herbs), and megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew), as well as cafes overlooking the natural scenery.

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

12.0Km    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.

Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

12.0Km    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.

Yeongi Folk Museum (연기향토박물관)

Yeongi Folk Museum (연기향토박물관)

12.0Km    2025-05-20

34-4, Yangdae-gil, Yeonseo-myeon, , Sejong-si
+82-44-862-7449

Opened in August 1966, the Yeongi Folk Museum showcases relics found in the old site of Sejong Special Self-Governing City. Over 1,000 relics, including Buddhist statues, weapons, pagodas, earthenware, porcelain, bronze ware, roof tiles, paintings, letters, houseware, kitchenware, farming tools, and others are arranged by era.

Banseok Hanuchon (반석 한우촌)

12.3Km    2024-02-13

56 Banseok-ro 12beonan-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Banseok Hanuchon is a restaurant specializing in hanu (Korean beef), renowned for its tender texture. The menu boasts a variety of cuts, including sirloin,  chuck flap tail, thin skirt, and inside skirt. At an affordable price, customers can enjoy a hearty meal with a variety of fresh vegetables for wraps and diverse side dishes. Additionally, fresh yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef) and yukhoe (beef tartare) are available, and their galbitang (galbi soup) and bulgogi jeongol (bulgogi hot pot) stand out as popular choices.

Baekje Cultural Festival (백제문화제 )

Baekje Cultural Festival (백제문화제 )

12.4Km    2024-07-17

368 Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Gongju: +82-41-840-8090 Buyeo: +82-41-830-2208

Baekje Cultural Festival first started in 1955 and aims to bring the history and culture of the Baekje era to life, taking place at UNESCO-recognized sites throughout Gongju and Buyeo.

Mireuseom Island (미르섬)

12.4Km    2023-10-27

368 Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Mireuseom Island is covered in a blanket of beautiful plants every fall, from cosmos to pink muhly, broom cypress and pearl millet. The pink muhly growing along the Geumgang River is a popular photo spot. The beautiful landscape unfolds the longer you walk towards Gongjudaegyo Bridge.

Wando Susan (완도회수산)

12.4Km    2024-02-13

10 Banseok-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Wando Susan is a seafood specialty restaurant acclaimed for its fresh hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish). The establishment provides an array of course menu and a la carte options. The hwareohoe course features locally sourced fish, including flatfish and rockfish, accompanied by side dishes, fresh vegetables for wraps, and various other delectable offerings. A la carte items, such as butter-grilled abalone, spicy altang (spicy fish roe soup), and chobap (sushi), are also popular. 

Wondumak (원두막)

12.5Km    2025-05-20

154, Ansan-gil, Yeonseo-myeon, , Sejong-si
+82-41-867-5727

Wondumak is a Korean restaurant specializing in hot soups. Popular menu items include minmul saeutang (spicy fresh water shrimp soup), megi maeuntang (spicy catfish soup), and tojong dakdoritang (chicken hot pot). The restaurant also offers fantastic views of the Gobok Reservoir.