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Jincheon, Cheongwon and Cheongju
Jincheon and Cheongju have a large number of Geumgang River tributaries along with open farming fields, thus offering low cost and peaceful tourist attractions. Jincheon's Nong Bridge, which has stood strong through thousands of floods, draws attention to its humble but solid structure. Cheongju provides a variety of trekking courses. |
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Jungbu Expressway - Jincheon Interchange - Jincheon
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043-539-3623 (Jincheon-gun), 043-200-2233 (Cheongju), 043-251-3058 (Cheongwon-gun)
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 Jincheon Bell Museum |
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You can look at about 200 Korean temple bells and see how they are made.
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 Address: 710 Janggwan-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun, North Chungcheong Province
Phone: 043-539-3847
Website: www.jincheonbell.net
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 Gilsangsa (temple)
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This is the place where General Kim Yusin of the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. - A.D. 935) was born.
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Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Entrance Fees: 500-1500 won
Address: 508 Byeokam-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun |
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 Traditional Korean lunch
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Jincheon-gun (county) is well-known for serving quality traditional foods.
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Phone: 043-534-6388 (Yewon Restaurant), 043-537-2849 (Sin-gungjeon Garden), 043-536-5000 (Hancheon Madang)
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 Botapsa (temple)
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| This amazing temple from the Goryeo Dynasty (A.D. 918 - 1392) was built using no nails or pegs to join the wood together.
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Address: 483 Birip-dong, Yeon-gok-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun
Phone: 043-533-6865 |
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 Jincheon Nong (centipede) Bridge
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| This bridge from the Goryeo Dynasty resembling a centipede is arguably the oldest bridge still standing in Asia.
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Address: 601-32 Gugok-ri, Munbaek-myeon, Jincheon-gun |
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 Chopyeong reservoir
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| The promenades surrounding the reservoir make it good for a stroll. It'a short walk from the Nong Bridge.
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Address: Gunsong-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun |
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| Unbo |
| The master painter Kim Ki-chang, whose pen name was Unbo, worked and stayed here from 1984 to 2001. The place houses a museum, a couple of parks and Unbo's grave.
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Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30
Admission Fees: 3,000-4,000 won
Address: 428-2, Hyeongdong-ri, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gun, North Chungcheong Province
Phone: 043-213-0570
Website: www.woonbokorea.co.kr
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 Sangdang Sanseong (Sangdang Mountain Fortress)
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This fortress is presumed to have been built in the Baekje era. The route around the fortress is an easy walk with gentle slopes.
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Address: San 28-1, Sanseong-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju
Phone: 043-200-2232 (Cheongju City Office)
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 Cheongju Early Printing Museum
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| The museum on the site of Heungdeoksaji Temple in Cheongju houses printing equipment from the Silla, Goryeo and Joseon periods.
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Address: 113 Jikji-ro, Cheongju
Phone: 043-269-0556
Website: www.jikjiworld.net
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 Yongdu Temple's flagstaff
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| This flagstaff, National Treasure No. 41, used to stand in Yongdu-sa (Yongdu temple), built in the Goryeo Dynasty. The temple itself was destroyed after a series of invasions.
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Address: 48-19, Nammun-ro 2(i)-ga
Phone: 043-200-2232 (Cheongju Office) |
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 Cheongju Tree-lined Street
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| The street of arched platanus trees at the entrance to the city of Cheongju runs for as long as 6 kilometers, making itself a famous shooting location, The street stretches from Cheongju Interchange to Jukcheon Bridge.
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Daecheongho (Grand Clear Lake) and Gongju City
The great lake Daecheongho is not only the major water source for citizens of Daejeon, but also offers a variety of driveways and promenades. Gongju, a city that lies close to Daecheong Dam, was a one time capital of the Baekje Kingdom and holds the tomb of King Muryeong. |
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Gyeongbu Expressway - Sintanjin Interchange - National Road No. 3 - Turn right at Sintanjin Intersection- Daecheongho
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042-608-6231 (Daecheongho tour), 041-856-7700 (Gongju City), 041-840-2836 (Office of King Muryeong's Tomb)
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| Munui Cultural Properties Complex |
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This is a great place to look around traditional buildings such as Hanok (Korean-style housing) and blacksmith shops. There are also a couple of great museums.
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San 6-1, Munsan-ri, Munui-myeon, Cheongwon-gun, North Chungcheong Province
Opening Hours: 09:00-20:00 (closed on Mondays)
Entrance Fees: 500-1,000 won
Phone: 043-251-3545
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Hyunam-sa (Hyunam temple)
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| This temple of the Baekje period provides a great view of Daecheongho (pond).
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Address: 50 Haseok-ri, Hyeondo-myeon, Cheongwon-gun
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Daecheong Dam
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| The dam, 72 meters high and 495 meters wide, sits in the middle of the Geum River. The 360 degree view from the observatory is awesome.
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Address: Deogyu-ri, Cheongwon-gun
Phone: 042-930-7204
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Daecheong Dam Water Museum
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| The museum opened in 2004 in order to promote the importance of clean water resources.
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Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Address: 1-5 Miho-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon City
Phone: 042-930-7332, 7333
Website: www.kwater.or.kr
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Yuseong Hot Springs Resort
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| The resort is approximately 11 kilometers west of downtown Daejeon. The water here is said to be good for various kinds of skin diseases, digestive disorders, obesity, and gynecological diseases.
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Address: Oncheon 1(il)-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
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| Gapsa (temple) |
| This temple is known to represent all temples located around Gyeryong Mountain.
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Address: 52 Woram-ri, Gyeryong-myeong, Gongju, South Chungcheong Province
Phone: 041-857-8981
Website: www.gapsa.org
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Ceramic art village on Gyeryong Mountain
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| This gallery located on Gyeryong Mountain is especially popular with Japanese tourists who are into the Joseon Dynasty's grayish-blue-powdered celadon.
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Address: Sangsin-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju
Phone: 041-857-4072
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 Pansori Hall
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| This is the place where the country's Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 5 Park Dong-jin initiates audiences into the secrets of Pansori, a traditional Korean narrative type of songing.
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Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Address: 370 Mureung-dong, Gongju
Phone: 041-856-7770
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Tomb of King Muryeong
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| The tomb, discovered in 1971, boasts the storage of as many as 12 beautiful national treasures. Gyeryong Mountain is nearby.
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Admission Fees: 700-1,500 won
Phone: 041-856-0331 |
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 National Gongju Museum
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| The museum houses about 11,000 Baekje relics..
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Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Address: 360 Woongjin-dong, Gongju
Phone: 041-850-6300 |
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Ssambap for dinner
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| At the restaurant Gomanaru near the Tomb of King Muryeong, you can try making your own parcels of vegetable leaves wrapped around grilled meat.
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Address: 184 Geumseong-dong, Gongju
Phone: 041-857-9999 (Gomanaru) |
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Baengma River runs through the ancient city of Baekje |
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Buyeo and Nonsan
Geumgang's tributary running through the Buyeo region is also called Baengma River, around which are many ruins and remains of the Baekje Kingdom. Nonsan City, which is more well-known for its army training camp, is another site which preserves Baekje relics. |
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Cheonan Expressway or Nonsan Expressway - South Gongju Interchange - National Road No. 40 - Buyeo
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041-830-2252/2253/2254/2255 (Buyeo-gun), 041-730-3349 (Nonsan)
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 Busosaneong (fortress) |
| The area shows the traditional architectural styles of the Baekje period
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Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00p
Admission Fees:1,000-2,000 won
Address: Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, South Chungcheong Province
Phone: 041-830-2527 (fortress ticket office)
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Baengma River cruise
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| The cruise lasts only 15 minutes, but it affords panoramic views of the mountain fortress and temples around.
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Riding Hours: 09:00-18:00
Fees: 2,800-9,000 won
Phone: 041-835-4689
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Broiled eel and Ssambap for lunch
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| Try the lettuce-wrapped rice along with eel dish at restaurants including Gudrae Restaurant (041-836-9259) and Naruteo Restaurant (041-835-3155).
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Five-storied Stone Pagoda at Jeongrimsaji Temple Site
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| The pagoda is one of the two surviving Baekje stone pagodas along with the one at the site of Mireuksaji Temple.
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Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00 (summer), 10:00-17:00 (winter)
Fees: 700-1,500 won
Address: 254 Dongnam-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun
Phone: 041-832-2721 |
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National Buyeo Museum
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| The national museum is always crowded with quality displays and special exhibition events.
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Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Address: 1 Geumseong-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun
Phone: 041-833-8562
Website: http://buyeo.museum.go.kr |
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Gungnamji (pond)
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| When you go there, don't miss the Poryong pavillion lying in the center of the pond.
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Address: 16-1 Dongnam-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun
Phone: 041-830-2512 |
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| Gwanchoksa (temple) |
| The stone lantern in the temple, which is National Treasure No. 9, can be seen from afar at night. The lantern brightens up the temple's standing Buddha beautifully.
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Address: 254 Gwanchok-dong, Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province
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Tapjeongho (pond)
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| It's the second largest pond in Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong Province) after Yedang Pond. The pond was built in 1944 to provide irrigation for surrounding villages.
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Address: Bujeok-myeon and Yangchon-myeon, Nonsan
Phone: 041-730-3349
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 Hot-pepper fish stew (lunch)
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| Many restaurants near Tapjeongho serve the fish stew at a price range of 25,000 to 30,000 won for 3-4 people.
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Daedun Mountain
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| There are several famous waterfalls on the mountain, some of which are up to a kilometer tall.
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| Phone: 063-263-2148 |
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Salted fish market in Ganggyeong Port
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| Ganggyeong Port fish market is one of the top 3 in the nation along with those in Pyongyang (N. Korea) and Daegu. About 60% of salted fish eaten by South Korean people is sold here.
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Address: Taepyong-ri, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan
Phone: 041-730-3349 |
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