About this itinerary
Cheongju is known for its markets and long-running local eateries, which makes it a great city to eat your way through on foot. This itinerary centers on places like Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal Street, Chungcheongdo Byungma Jeoldo-sa Yeonggmun, Cheongju, Cheongju Central Park, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 3 hr 40 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Suamgol Mural Village and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal Street, Chungcheongdo Byungma Jeoldo-sa Yeonggmun, Cheongju, Cheongju Central Park, Cheongju Yukgeori Comprehensive Market. Lunch at Donguimyeongga Ppyeohaejangguk,sundaeguk,gamjatang, dinner at Yukgeori Samsibilmi & Samsamosam.
Day 2: Bokdae Gagyeong Market, Gagyeong Terminal Market, Cheongju Balsan Park, Bokdaedong Saramdeul, Sachang Market. Lunch at Oseongdang, dinner at Daegil Sikdang.
Day 3: Culture Manufacturing Factory, Naedeok Natural Market. Lunch at Ganjang Samgyeopsal Dongbang Saenggogi Main Branch. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some market stalls close by late afternoon, so earlier is better. Go a little hungry and share small plates at several places.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul Express Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Cheongju Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map청주시외버스터미널
Donguimyeongga Ppyeohaejangguk,sundaeguk,gamjatangView on Map동의명가 뼈해장국,순대국,감자탕
₩13,800 (US$9.9)A pork bone soup & pork bone stew restaurant about a 9-minute walk from Central Park. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Blood sausage and rice soup (sundae-gukbap) ₩6,900, Pork bone soup (ppyeo-haejangguk) ₩6,900. Blood sausage and rice soup (sundae-gukbap): Rice in pork bone broth with Korean blood sausage (sundae), pork offal and head meat.
Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal StreetView on Map서문풍물야시장&서문시장삼겹살거리
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Yukgeori Samsibilmi & SamsamosamView on Map육거리 삼십일미&삼삼오삼
₩32,600 (US$23.4)A Korean restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Central Park. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩13,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Aneuk Hotel Cheongju Wooam 1st BranchView on Map아늑호텔 청주우암 1호점
₩99,000 (US$71.1)12 min walk to Suamgol Mural Village · About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Aneuk Hotel Cheongju Wooam 1st BranchView on Map아늑호텔 청주우암 1호점
Bokdaedong SaramdeulView on Map복대동사람들
Daegil SikdangView on Map대길식당
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant in Cheongju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Aneuk Hotel Cheongju Wooam 1st BranchView on Map아늑호텔 청주우암 1호점
₩99,000 (US$71.1)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Aneuk Hotel Cheongju Wooam 1st BranchView on Map아늑호텔 청주우암 1호점
Ganjang Samgyeopsal Dongbang Saenggogi Main BranchView on Map간장삼겹살 동방생고기 본점
₩51,000 (US$36.6)A butcher-shop restaurant about a 9-minute walk from Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju. At a butcher-shop restaurant you pick meat at the counter and grill it at your table right there. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (97 reviews).
Cheongju Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map청주시외버스터미널
Seoul Express Bus Terminal → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 3-day trip to Cheongju cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩161,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩90,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩337,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Cheongju?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 hr 40 min in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Cheongju without a car?
Yes. 13 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 3 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Cheongju?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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