Cheongju Early Printing Museum(청주고인쇄박물관)

3.8Km 2023-10-26

713, Jikji-daero, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The city of Cheongju, together with UNESCO, commemorates the inscription of "Jikji" onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register and presents the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation and utilization of the UNESCO Memory of the World, thereby promoting the great cultural heritage of Cheongju, the birthplace of movable metal type, and Korea in general. “Jikji,” or Jikji Simche Yojeol: Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings, is the oldest book in the world to be printed with movable metal type.
The Exhibition Center for Modern and Contemporary Printing introduces how the history of Korean printing has developed, starting from the introduction of lead type at the end of the 19th Century to the present-day Korean printing technology and its future directions. It is a place where one can learn how the Korean printing culture came to be in modern times, and what directions it will take as the world moves forward. Printing experience classes for children, families, and adults are available. They are expected to assist the visitors in understanding modern and contemporary printing culture.

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

3.8Km 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.

Cheongjuhyanggyo Confucian School (청주향교)

3.9Km 2025-02-04

81, Daeseong-ro 122beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Hyanggyo is a national educational institution from the Joseon dynasty that housed the tablets of esteemed Confucian scholars and held rituals in their honor. It consists of six hanok buildings, including the Daeseongjeon Hall, a space for rituals, and Myeongnyundang Hall, the space for education. Today, various Confucian cultural experience programs, such as Confucian student experiences, tea ceremonies, and calligraphy classes, are offered. They also provide accommodations for guests wishing to experience a "Hyanggyo Stay."

Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress (청주 상당산성)

4.0Km 2024-10-24

70 Seongnae-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-0202

Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is a fortress built along the natural slopes close to downtown Cheongju. It was comprehensively improved in 1596 (29th year of King Seonjo’s reign) during Imjinwaeran (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and later remodeled into a stone fortress during the 42nd year of King Sukjong’s reign.

This 4.2km-long, 3-4m-tall fortress was built with stones of various sizes, earth and sand. The fortress has three gates, located in the east, west and south respectively. The three gates remain almost intact, and all still have their gate towers. The front gate in the south, named ‘Gongnammun Gate,’ is crescent-shaped while the East and West gates are square. The East and West Command Posts also stand within the confines of the fortress itself. This fortress was designated as Historic Site No. 212 in 1970. Additionally, visitors can sample Jujube Wine (Korean traditional wine) as well as a variety of local cuisine.

8 Seconds - Cheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 청주점)

4.0Km 2024-04-19

1, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Innisfree - Cheongju Rodeo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 청주로데오)

4.0Km 2024-04-22

6, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Cheongju Cherry Blossom and Food Truck Festival (벚꽃과 함께하는 청주 푸드트럭 축제)

4.0Km 2025-03-31

343 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-2056

A festival held by the Musimcheon Stream, a cherry blossom attraction in Cheongju, for both locals and tourists. The festival aims to go green by reducing the use of disposable waste.

Earthen Fortification in Jeongbuk-dong (청주 정북동 토성)

4.1Km 2025-02-04

353-2 Jeongbuk-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The Earthen Fortification in Jeongbuk-dong was built around the third century BC on a flat land next to the Mihogang River. Its original square shape, with a perimeter of 650 meters, remains well-preserved, featuring gate remnants on the east, west, south, and north sides. The south and north gates include offset walls, designed to prevent enemies from entering directly. The protruding sections at the four corners and midpoints of the walls were strategically built for attacking and monitoring enemies from the sides.

Artbox - Cheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 청주점)

4.1Km 2024-06-26

12, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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ABC-Mart - Cheongju Seongan-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS청주성안)

4.1Km 2024-04-19

17-1, Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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