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Chungbuk
Korea's only landlocked province with Danyang and Chungju Lake.
약 162만 명7,407 km²고려시대 (충주 중심)
About Chungbuk
Chungcheongbuk-do is Korea's only landlocked province, yet it overflows with interest — Cheongju's ancient printing heritage, Danyang's limestone karst scenery, Songnisan National Park, and a cruise on Chungju Lake.
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Neighborhoods
Cheongju Early Printing Museum
Museum on the site that produced the world's oldest metal-movable-type book
Danyang
Karst landscape town of limestone formations, caves, and a glass-floor skywalk
Songnisan National Park
Sacred mountain with the great bronze Mireuk Buddha at Beopjusa temple
Chungju Lake
Scenic reservoir cruise between Chungju and Danyang through forested valleys
Local Cuisine
Cheongju Yukgeori Sausage
청주 육거리 소시지Handmade sausages and sundae from Cheongju's famous Yukgeori market
Danyang Garlic Dishes
단양 마늘 요리Six-clove garlic specialties — bread, makgeolli, and set meals from Danyang
Chungju Apple
충주 사과Prize apples from Chungju's highland orchards — sweet, crisp, and aromatic
Freshwater Snail Soup
올갱이 해장국Hangover-curing soup of freshwater snails from the Namhan River
Seasons
Spring
Apr–May: Songnisan cherry blossoms and Sobaeksan azalea fields in full colour.
Summer
Jul–Aug: water sports on Chungju Lake and the cool Gosu Cave in Danyang.
Autumn
Oct: Songnisan's crimson canopy meets the Chungju Apple Festival — the province at its peak.
Winter
Dec–Feb: snow views from Danyang's glass skywalk and ice fishing for sweetfish on Tangeumo Lake.
City Highlights
Best Time to Visit
4-5월(벚꽃) · 10월(단풍)
Must-See Spots
- 단양 도담삼봉·고수동굴
- 충주호 유람선
- 속리산 국립공원
- 청주 고인쇄박물관
Travel Tips
- 단양은 소백산맥 트레킹 명소
- 충주호는 유람선 예약 추천
- 내륙 기후로 일교차 큼
Getting There
고속버스(서울 1.5시간)·중부내륙고속도로