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Cheongju Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

City in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea

About Cheongju

Cheongju, in addition to being the provincial capital, is also a historic city credited with creating the world's oldest movable metal type print book:jikji. Do not expect to get a glimpse of the UNESCO-registered artifact as the Jikji (or what remains of it) is stored in France. Nonetheless, Cheongju is proud of its place in international history and hailed 2011 as a Jikji celebration year.

Top Attractions in Cheongju

Explore the best things to see and do in Cheongju:

  • Air Force Museum
  • Cheongju High School Printing Museum
  • Cheongju Land
  • Cheongju National Museum
  • Cheongju Onch'on (spapia)
  • Cheongnam University
  • Daecheong Dam Observatory
  • Heungdeok Temple Site

Where to Eat in Cheongju

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴California Sushi
  • 🍴First Nepal
  • 🍴Galbi restaurants
  • 🍴Mes Bouchons
  • 🍴Outback Steakhouse
  • 🍴Saigon Square

Where to Stay in Cheongju

  • 🏨Cheongju French Code Hotel (청주 프렌치코드 호텔)
  • 🏨Ramada

Cheongju Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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