Chungcheong-do
A land of calm charm, Chungcheong is where Korea’s laid-back rhythm unfolds. From tranquil lakes and ancient temples to timeless villages and scenic rivers, it offers quiet beauty and deep-rooted history away from the crowds.
Danyang · Jecheon · Gongju · Buyeo · Daejeon · Cheongju · Boryeong · Cheonan
Things to do here
5 experiences our team has visited
Seosan · Haemieupseong
Beyond the Guidebook: Seosan
Wander Haemieupseong fortress, the island hermitage of Ganworam, Gaesimsa temple, the tide-dependent Elephant Rock and — time allowing — the open pastures of Seosan Ranch, one un-touristed landscape after another.
Nonsan · Ganggyeong
When the Port Was the City: Ganggyeong
From Ganggyeong Station, walk the old Hanil Bank (now the history hall), the labour-union building, modern-era pharmacies and churches, up Ongnyeobong to the river port — the rise and quiet of what was once one of Joseon's great markets.
Danyang
Paragliding over the Namhan River
Fly tandem from Danyang's paragliding hill — a running start off the ridge, then fifteen minutes over the river bends and limestone peaks with an instructor on the wing.
Seocheon · Seondori
A Day on the Mudflats: Seondori
Rake for razor clams, surf clams and venus clams on Seondori's UNESCO-listed tidal flats — Korea's first certified mudflat-experience village.
Buyeo · Gungnamji
Lotus Blossoms, Then Lotus-Leaf Rice
Walk Gungnamji pond in the old Baekje capital of Buyeo while the lotus is in bloom, then sit down to yeonnipbap — rice steamed in the very leaves you have been admiring.
Places to see
The landmarks worth the stop
Daejeon
Hanbat Arboretum
Korea's largest man-made urban arboretum, Hanbat spans some 387,000 square meters beside the Government Complex-Daejeon. Divided into West and East gardens, it features 19 themed spaces such as the Magnolia Garden, Medicinal Herbs Garden, and Rock Garden, offering both a place to learn and to unwind.
Jangtaesan Recreational Forest
A dense woodland of towering bald cypress and ginkgo trees, Jangtaesan is a refreshing retreat especially prized in the summer months. Walking trails, a botanical garden, and barefoot paths wind through the greenery, while Yongtaeul Reservoir greets visitors at the entrance.
Daecheongho Lake
Completed in 1980, this vast man-made lake supplies water to Daejeon and Cheongju and ranks as Korea's third largest. Its 80-kilometre shoreline is celebrated for scenic drives along tree-lined roads, and the upper reaches draw herons and migratory birds through the summer.
Journeys through Chungcheong-do
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Sample journey
Grand Korea Journey (14D 13N)
Seoul (3N), Sokcho (1N), Andong (1N), Gyeongju (2N), Busan (2N), Jeonju (1N), Daejeon (1N), Seoul (2N)
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Ultimate Korea Discovery (17D 16N)
Seoul (4N), Chuncheon (1N), Sokcho (1N), Andong (1N), Gyeongju (2N), Busan (2N), Suncheon (1N), Jeonju (1N), Daejeon (1N), Seoul (2N)
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Jeju & Southern Heritage Trail (11D 10N)
Seoul (2N), Jeju (3N), Yeosu (1N), Gwangju (1N), Jeonju (1N), Daejeon (1N), Seoul (1N)
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