Chungcheong
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Daejeon
Daejeon centers on science: Expo Park, hands‑on museums, and research institutes, plus Yuseong hot springs where locals soak in mineral baths.
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Sejong
Built as a new administrative hub, Sejong draws visitors to its glass government complexes, tidy bike paths and Sejong Lake Park.
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Cheongju
Cheongju honours printing history at the Heungdeok Temple site and its movable-type museum; hikers use Sangdang Sanseong fortress routes, while the city hosts modest festivals and markets serving Chungcheong dishes.
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Gongju
Gongju offers Baekje-era history: Gongsanseong fortress terraces, tombs and the Tomb of King Muryeong draw archaeology enthusiasts.
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Asan
Asan’s hot springs and coastal mudflats draw day‑trippers: Onyang and other onsen, the Oeam Folk Village’s thatched houses, birdwatching on the bay and modest seafood stalls.
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Gongju National Museum
Gongju National Museum showcases Baekje-period finds-pottery, jewelry, and relics excavated around Gongsanseong Fortress-helping visitors understand the kingdom that once held this river valley.
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Gyeryongsan National Park
Granite peaks near Gongju and Daejeon with Buddhist temples and maintained trails; visitors come for hiking, temple visits and autumn foliage.
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Taeanhaean National Park
Taeanhaean National Park on South Korea’s west coast protects rocky islands, mudflats and long sandy beaches.
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Cheongju
Cheongju honours printing history at the Heungdeok Temple site and its movable-type museum; hikers use Sangdang Sanseong fortress routes, while the city hosts modest festivals and markets serving Chungcheong dishes.
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Gongju
Gongju offers Baekje-era history: Gongsanseong fortress terraces, tombs and the Tomb of King Muryeong draw archaeology enthusiasts.
Explore
Asan
Asan’s hot springs and coastal mudflats draw day‑trippers: Onyang and other onsen, the Oeam Folk Village’s thatched houses, birdwatching on the bay and modest seafood stalls.
Explore
Gongju National Museum
Gongju National Museum showcases Baekje-period finds-pottery, jewelry, and relics excavated around Gongsanseong Fortress-helping visitors understand the kingdom that once held this river valley.
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Gyeryongsan National Park
Granite peaks near Gongju and Daejeon with Buddhist temples and maintained trails; visitors come for hiking, temple visits and autumn foliage.
Explore
Taeanhaean National Park
Taeanhaean National Park on South Korea’s west coast protects rocky islands, mudflats and long sandy beaches.
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Chungcheong at a Glance
Local Time
8:43 AM
GMT+9
Population
5,643,679
Best Things to Do in Chungcheong
Museum
Gongju National Museum
Regional museum displaying Baekje period archaeological finds
Stadium
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Daejeon stadium built for 2002 FIFA World Cup
Stadium
Cheonan Stadium
Multi-purpose sports stadium in Cheonan, hosts football matches
National Park
Taeanhaean National Park
Coastal national park in South Chungcheong Province
Park
Gyeryongsan National Park
Mountain national park with Buddhist temples and trails
Park
Sobaeksan National Park
South Korean mountain park with forests and temple sites
Park
Woraksan National Park
Mountain national park known for granite peaks, temples
Islands
Gyeongnyeolbi-yeoldo
Small islet group off South Chungcheong coast
Historical Site
Baekje Historic Areas
Collection of Baekje-era sites reflecting ancient Korean kingdom.
Historical Site
Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea
Historic mountain Buddhist monasteries preserving traditional architecture