Come and visit Chungju, a city with a glorious cultural heritage, being the origin of Jungwon culture. It is a place where history and culture are alive.
At the center of the Korean peninsula, Chungju is geographically and historically very important.
Moreover, being located northeast of Chungcheongbuk-do, the city is bordered by beautiful mountains (e.g., Mt. Gyemyeong, Mt. Nam, and Mt. Daerim) in the southeast, with fertile land near Namhangang and Dalcheon. Thus, Chungju is evolving into a hub of tourism and culture in Korea.
Symbol of Chungju, the Center of Jungwon Culture
‘Jungangtap,’ which literally means ‘a central pagoda’ in Korean, is Korea’s National Treasure No. 6. The tallest seven-story stone pagoda (14.5 m) of the Silla Dynasty that is still standing, it was named in about the 8th century (during the reign of King Wonseong of the Silla Dynasty) because it was built in the middle of Korea
As the cradle of Jungwon culture, Chungju has long been an important historical location. During the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla fought one another to occupy the city. Furthermore, Chungju had long been one of the top three iron production cities in Korea. As a political and economic center, Chungju has many historical and cultural relics such as Jungwon Tappyeong-ri Chilcheung Seoktap (a seven-story stone pagoda in Tappyeong-ri), which is commonly known as Jungangtap, and the Jungwon Goguryeo Monument. A sculpture park has been developed on an open field in Jungangtap. The Chungju Museum and the Liquor Museum are also found here. In summer, thrilling water leisure sports are available in Tangeumho, near Jungangtap. The Tangeumho Music Fountain in front of Jungangtap Park is also popular among tourists.