Chungcheong
Ancient kingdoms, mountain temples, historic cities, and journeys through the heart of Korea.
Chungcheong lies at the heart of the Korean Peninsula, connecting the capital region with the country’s southern provinces. Its mountains, rivers, historic towns, and quieter countryside reveal a Korea that many travelers pass through without fully discovering.
From the Baekje heritage of Gongju and Buyeo to Daejeon, Cheongju, traditional temples, fortresses, and inland landscapes, Chungcheong offers journeys where ancient history and everyday Korea often meet.
Explore Chungcheong
01 · Gongju
Baekje · Royal Tombs · Historic City
Discover the former capital of Baekje through Gongsanseong Fortress, the Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, and traces of an ancient kingdom along the Geum River.
02 · Buyeo
Baekje · Archaeology · Ancient Capital
Explore Baekje’s final capital, where palace sites, temples, royal tombs, and the landscapes of the Baengma River preserve memories of one of Korea’s ancient kingdoms.
03 · Daejeon
City · Science · Central Korea
Discover a modern city at the crossroads of Korea, known for science, transportation, nearby mountains, and easy access to the wider Chungcheong region.
04 · Cheongju
History · Culture · Jikji
Explore a city where historic sites and contemporary life meet — and discover the story of Jikji, the world’s oldest surviving book printed with movable metal type.
05 · Jecheon & Danyang
Mountains · Lakes · Scenic Korea
Journey through dramatic mountain landscapes, river valleys, lakes, cliffs, and some of Chungcheong’s most striking natural scenery.
06 · Chungcheong’s Temples & Countryside
Temples · Mountains · Slow Travel
Travel beyond the major cities into mountain temples, traditional communities, quiet roads, and rural landscapes in the heart of Korea.
Through the Heart of Korea
Chungcheong rewards travelers who look beyond the fastest route south — revealing ancient capitals, mountain landscapes, and quieter places where Korea’s history remains close to the present.