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Jecheon and Cheongju, cities located in the midlands of South Korea, have both wonderful natural environments and unique tourist attractions. As the site of the K-style Oriental medicine experience, Jecheon is a trading center for wild medical herbs, as well as a center of health and recuperation with one of Top 3 medicine markets in the Joseon Era.
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Among all the things to watch, eat and enjoy in this region, you will discover the true value of Jecheon oriental medicine, and also the calming mood of the Cheongpungho lakeside. At Cheongju, unique K-style roads run through the city, where your sensibilities will be recharged at Cheongnamdae (the former Presidential Villa) and the special culture zone where Jikji (the oldest existing metal type print in the world) was born.
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In this region, you can also visit Culture Factory C and Suamgol Mural Village, with famous spots to learn about the Hallyu stars.
Traditional K-medicine Tour of Jecheon, the City of Health and Recuperation
In Jecheon, the home of medical herbs, about 60 types of herbs from the Taebaeksan Mountain Range are processed and distributed, and the “Korean Medicine Bio Fair” is held every October. In particular, thanks to the large production of milk vetch root (Hwanggi) and angelica (Danggui), relevant experience programs are provided to travelers: tasting herbal dishes, making an Oriental-medicine skincare essence, and relaxing at a herbal spa. Once you have tasted the medicinal foods and energized your body, you can continue traveling through all the other parts of Jecheon.
Heal Yourself with K-style Oriental Medicine and Feast on the Scenery at Cheongpungho Lake
The keywords for any trip to Jecheon are “Oriental medicine” and “Cheongpungho Lake.” If you travel Jecheon, you really need to experience a cable car ride, because the ride gives you a spectacular view of the archipelago at Cheongpungho Lake when it reaches the peak of Bibongsan Mountain. At Uirimji Reservoir, just stand on the pine-scented pavilion and gaze on the calm lake. In addition, you can take a foot bath in the Jecheon Oriental Medicine Expo Park, and also enjoy Hwanggi rice steamed buns, the most famous food of Dongmun Market.
K-road Trip in Cheongju, the City that Recharges your SensibilitiesCheongju is historically a city of education and culture, where Uamsan Mountain meets the Musimcheon Stream, as well a travel destination where history and culture/art are mingled together. Continuing along the blue waterways of Daecheongho Lake will lead to Cheongnamdae (the former presidential villa) and Munui Cultural Heritage Complex where splendid national treasures are kept. More than a dozen cultural heritage objects like the Jikji are scattered throughout the Cheongju downtown, co-existing with popular attractions like the Unnidan-gil café tour street and Suamgol Mural Village.
Walk the K-style Roads from Cheongnamdae to Suamgol Mural Village
Cheongnamdae, which was used for the president’s villa in the past, is a pleasant departing point for your Cheongju travels. After walking on the President Trail along Daecheongho Lake, you will see the old houses at Munui Cultural Heritage Complex where the cultural heritage of the submerged villages has been restored. Take pictures at Suamgol Mural Village and have a dinner of grilled pork belly with soy sauce in the style, and the tiredness from your journey will quickly melt away.
How to get to the cities using the convenient metro system!
Cheongju International Airport is the key airport in the midlands of South Korea, and also the departure point to travel to Jecheon and Cheongju in Chungcheongbuk-do most quickly. After boarding a Mugunghwa train at Cheongju Airport Station, you will arrive at Osong Station (Chungbuk Line) in 18 minutes, and at Jecheon Station (Jungang Line) in 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you depart from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Station, it takes 1 hour and 32 minutes to reach Osong Station (Chungbuk Line), or 1 hour and 57 minutes to reach Jecheon Station (on the Jungang Line).
Go to Jecheon and Cheongju, which are attractive tourist destinations in Chungcheongbuk-do. Jecheon is famous as a place where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and clean lakes. In Cheongpungho Lake, you can feel relaxed in nature.
In addition, Cheongju is a city where Cheongju Castle, a historical site, and modern cultural facilities coexist, providing a variety of travel experiences. Enjoy the charm of Chungbuk where you can enjoy both culture and nature.