Overview
Cheongju is a historic city credited with creating the world's oldest movable metal type print book, Jikji. It houses a major domestic airport with limited international routes, making it a convenient transit hub for exploring North Chungcheong.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Transit Hub
Before you go
Food
Local specialties: chestnuts, apples, pears, peaches. Street food like tteokbokki is cheap.
Money
Meals ₩4,000–10,000. Love motels economical. Spa-Ville ₩10,000.
Transport
Bus fare: ₩1,450 per ride. Taxis are cheap and quick.
Weather
Hot summers with monsoon rains; cold winters. Spring and autumn mild.
