Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

Located in Chungju-si, Chungbuk, Suanbo Spa Land is the place of the first public bath and the source of spa culture in Suanbo. You can see beautiful mountain through room window, and you can enjoy lazy spa at large family bath with well-being theme bath of three colors. Open-air bath inside the hotel and massage shop is popular among female travelers. BBQ Café and restaurant are convenient places to visit with family, and you can go to ski resort and snow sled site in 5 minutes distancy by car which are hard to see in inland area.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si)

Bakdaljae refers to the steep hills dividing Bongyang-eup and Baekun-myeon in Jecheon-si. It has a legendary sad love story about Bakdal doryeong and Geumbong nangja. Jecheon-si uses the characters of ‘Bakdari and Geumbongi’ to promote. Iljumun Gate is set at the entrance of the hill to offer things to see for visitors. Also, based on Bakdaljae landmark project, it became a famous site for tourists.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Danyang-gun)

Guesthouse Rio 127 is conveniently located in downtown Danyang. The 3-story building looks snug from outside but inside, the rooms ranging from double-bed rooms, twin-bed rooms, and ondol-rooms among others are quite spacious and clean. Each guestroom is well equipped with amenities as well as providing boiled eggs and other simple snacks. The distance from Danyang Terminal is only a 5-min walk, and is also close to the public transportation system.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si)

Located along the national highway between Jecheon and Wonju, Baeron Holy Ground has great spiritual significance as it served as the fountainhead of the spread of Catholicism in Korea. During the early years of Catholicism in Korea, Catholics fleeing from the Sinhae Persecution (1791) came to this place, formed a community, and made their faith deeper. A man named Hwang Sa-yeong (Alexander, 1775–1801) hid in a tunnel and wrote letters about the situation of the Joseon Catholic Church on silk fabrics, but was captured and martyred in 1801. Baeron is a historic place where Joseon’s first theological school, St. Joseph Theological School, was founded, but the school was eventually shut down. The graves of Fr. Tomas Choe Yang-eop (1821–1861), Korea’s second Roman Catholic priest, and the Martyr Hwang Sa-yeong Memorial Tower can be seen at Baeron Holy Ground. Baeron Holy Ground is surrounded by rugged mountains such as Guhaksan Mountain and Baegunsan Mountain and Chiaksan Mountain. The mountain path from the holy ground eventually leads to Bakdaljae Natural Forest.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

Hotel Suanbo Royal is situated in front of the bus terminal in Suanbo, Chungju. Suanbo, which is well-known for its hot springs, whose water is ideal for recuperation from illness as well as being drinkable, is visited by many tourists. Suanbo hot springs originate from main beds of phyllite and elvan emitting far-infrared radiation; its water is alkalescent and contains various minerals, all of which are colorless, odorless, and tasteless, and has a temperature of about 53°C. Advance reservation is required for the hotel restaurant, which offers a range of dishes cooked only with fresh ingredients. Famous surrounding attractions include Woraksan Mountain, Mungyeongsaejae Pass, the Eight Scenic Views of Danyang, Old Sanmagi Road, and Tangeumdae Terrace.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Located in Cheongju, the home of the first metal printing type, Ramada Plaza Cheongju is the only premium, first-class hotel located in the central region of Korea. As the hotel is situated near the Cheongju International Airport in the geographic center of the country, it is a favorable spot for holding national conferences and other large gatherings.The 21-storey hotel takes up a total space of 17,851 m² and offers an astounding array of facilities in addition to its 328 plush guestrooms. It houses a fitness center, shopping center, discount store, 11-screen multiplex movie theater, and buffet-style Chinese and Japanese restaurants serving food befitting the hotel’s world-class reputation. There are six restaurants and bars in all, allowing guests plenty of comfortable and convenient options. From the sky lounge, guests can even enjoy a panoramic view of the city while they dine.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Jecheon-si)

The O-Train derives its name from the word "One," as the three provinces (Gangwon-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do) in the country's central inland region are connected by this one circular route. The train was designed with the theme of the four picturesque seasons of Baekdudaegan, Korea's biggest and longest mountain range that stretches from Baekdusan Mountain to Jirisan Mountain. The four-cabin train carries up to 205 people and includes separate seating options for families and couples to accommodate the needs of different passengers. There are also individual observatory seats for people traveling on their own. The train is well-equipped with various convenience facilities including a café, children's play area, toilets, etc. The train moves at the 165km per hour of speed, allowing passengers to reach Seoul to inland region quicker and easier than before. The exterior of the train is decorated with the pictures representing the beautiful scenery of Korea's four seasons, whereas the insides are dotted with highlights taken from Baekdudaegan mountain range.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

A large number of relics were unearthed at this site due to a land development project in 1985. Work was halted and relics were excavated by the Cheongju University Museum. The time and size of Heungdeoksa Temple is unknown, but according to Jikji (Buljojikjisimcheyojeol, the world’s oldest existing book printed with movable metal type), the excavated books were printed using metal types at the temple in the third year of King Uwang’s reign (1377). The books were published 78 years earlier than Gutenberg’s invention. In 1972, the Jikji was officially recognized as the world’s oldest book printed with movable metal type during the International Book Year. The Buljojikjisimcheyojeol is currently kept at the National Library of France.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun)

This 600-year-old pine tree stands at the entrance to Mt. Songnisan (속리산) in Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. This old tree, designated as Natural Monument No. 103, is 15 meters in x_height and 4.5 meters in girth. Its branches stretch 10.3 meters to the east, 9.6 meters to the west and 10 meters to the north. Shaped like an open umbrella, this pine tree has long been the symbol of Mt. Songnisan, and has even been awarded the title of a Jeongipum grade official of the Joseon Court. * Legend King Sejo visited Onyang Hot Spring and Mt. Songnisan in 1464 to cure an illness. While passing under this tree, he looked up and saw that his royal sedan chair was about to be ensnared in the tree’s branches. As he called for his bearers to look out, the branches suddenly lifted for the royal procession to proceed. On his way to Seoul, King Sejo was also able to take shelter from a rain shower under this tree. Therefore, he bestowed upon the tree the ministerial rank of Jeongipum.


Chungcheongbuk-do(Chungju-si)

The Jungwon Tappyeongni 7-story stone tower (National Treasure No. 6) is often referred to simply as “Jungangtap” (“Central Tower”) because of its location at the center of Korea. Standing at a x_height of 14.5 meters, the tower is presumed to have been built during the Unified Silla Period. An outdoor sculpture park (the first of its kind in Chungcheongbuk-do Province) has been established in the grassy area around the tower and contains 26 sculptures created by Korean sculptors. The larger Jungangtapsajeok Park is accented by gazebos, small fountains, a hiking path, and is home to the Chungju Museum, an outdoor museum, a musical fountain, 10 sculptures and etc. The park’s convenient facilities have made it a popular leisure retreat for the citizens of Chungju as well as an educational site for children. Chungjujojeongji Dam, located north of Jungangtapsajeok Park, is another popular retreat for the locals.