Places to visit in Chungju

A riverside lawn along the Namhan River and National Treasure No. 6, the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda of Tappyeong-ri, with an outdoor sculpture walk

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A former mine converted into a cave attraction — enjoy indoor kayaking and boat rides at this unique spot (closed Mondays)

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View 1,500 species of insect specimens and try interactive experiences like handling rhinoceros beetles and natural dyeing (closed Mondays)

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Junk-art installations at the former, now-closed Neungam Elementary School — a hands-on interactive exhibit hotspot (closed Mondays)

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A rooftop with views of Tangeumho Lake and Jungangtap — a great spot to relax with a handmade dessert

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Suanbo's signature pheasant shabu-shabu course — a specialty worth trying with friends (closed Mondays)

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Chungju Dam Garden is a Korean restaurant known for freshwater fish sashimi and spicy fish stew. Its bulgogi set and Korean set meals are also outstanding

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Along the riverside around Dongnyang-myeon and the road to Chungju Dam, freshwater fish spicy stew and Chungju's local specialty bibim trout offer authentic local flavor

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