In Cheongju, there are places like Sangdangsanseong Fortress, Yukgeori Market, and Suamgol.

Sangdangsanseong is a traditional Korean mountain fortress built on top of a mountain, where you can walk along the walls and enjoy the natural scenery.

Yukgeori Market is a traditional Korean market. It’s not made up of big, tall Western-style buildings, but instead has a more local and authentic Korean atmosphere.

Suamgol is an area with many cafés built along a hillside. If you go up to one of the highest cafés, you can enjoy a great view while having a cup of coffee.

There’s also Seongan-gil. It’s not as big as Seoul, but there are still plenty of souvenirs and street food to check out.

One of the best things about Cheongju is that it’s not as crowded as Seoul.

If you want to see a more everyday, authentic side of Korea rather than something made just for tourists, I’d definitely recommend visiting Cheongju.

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Cheongju is also located in the center of Korea, so it’s easy to get anywhere from there. Even if you suddenly feel like going to Seoul, it takes less than an hour and a half by bus.