2025 Sangdang-gu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Cafe 5, located in Myeongam-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, offers a serene and cozy atmosphere surrounded by nature🌿. Through its wide glass windows, you can enjoy a lush green view that makes you feel like you've escaped the city for a while. The interior is modern yet warm-toned, making it the perfect spot to savor a cup of coffee and unwind☕. The cafe specializes in homemade cakes and baked goods, with the carrot cake being particularly popular for its moist texture and subtle sweetness. With plenty of aesthetic photo spots throughout the cafe, it's great for taking pictures. The quiet ambiance also makes it ideal for solo visits. Highly recommended for dates or solo cafe outings! Address: 261 Myeongam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do (Cafe 5)

#OutdoorDate Myeongam Reservoir, located in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, is a walking spot where you can take a quiet walk and heal when you are tired of everyday life🌿 The walking path, which is in harmony with the calm lake, presents different scenery in each season. It is full of charm all year round, from cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall! There are many benches around, so it is perfect for sitting and resting with a cup of coffee, and it is also highly recommended as a place for family outings or walking with your dog🐾 There are also many cafes with a nice atmosphere nearby, so you can enjoy a leisurely tea time after a walk. Myeongam Reservoir, which is close to downtown Cheongju but where you can feel nature, is a must-visit! Address: 230-4 Myeongam-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (Myeongam Reservoir)

#OutdoorDate I found Paul & Jubi while walking along Seongan-gil in Cheongju. It's a real treasure 💎 The exterior is cute, like a European alley, and once you step inside, the high ceiling and antique interior make you feel like you've entered a fairy tale! ✨ The lighting is warm and the atmosphere is calm, so it's great for when you want to be alone and chat with friends. Peppermint tea and carrot cake are popular menus, and they're a great combination💚 All the desserts are filled with sincerity, so it's hard to choose! There are many photo zones everywhere, so it's great for taking pictures📸 I recommend it as a date spot or a healing cafe for yourself☺️ Address: 57 Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (Paul & Jubi)

#OutdoorDate Musimcheon Stream, which runs through the middle of downtown Cheongju, is a popular walking spot loved by citizens for its cherry blossoms that bloom in profusion every spring. 🤍 In particular, the cherry blossom road from Seomun Market to Namseokgyo Bridge is full of fun to walk slowly and pass under the cherry blossoms. It is relatively quiet during the day on weekdays, so it is a great course to enjoy a quiet date with your lover! 🌸 There are many benches along the stream and the bike path is well-maintained, making it perfect for a walk or picnic. When the sunlight falls through the cherry blossoms at sunset, it becomes a truly movie-like scenery. I highly recommend taking a warm cup of coffee and taking a spring walk along Musimcheon Stream! Address: Musimcheon Stream, Seokgyo-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (Seomun Market~Namseokgyo Bridge section)

#OutdoorDate Margaret, a brunch restaurant hidden in the alley of Seongan-gil, Cheongju!🫶🏻 It was a sentimental space where a pretty garden and flower fountain welcomed you from the entrance.🤍 The popular menu items are spinach shrimp pasta and squid ink risotto, which are both visually stunning and delicious. I recommend it as a place for a nice date or small gathering. There may be a wait on weekends, so I recommend making a reservation!🙌🏻 Address: 41-4, Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#OutdoorDate HouseRules, located in an alley on Seongan-gil, Cheongju, is a prop shop that I would definitely recommend to those looking for sentimental props. 🍀 The interior of the store is filled with sensual lighting and props, making it an exciting space from the moment you enter. There are many unique yet practical items such as ceramic cups, glass props, and living items, so it's fun to look at them one by one. 🧡 In particular, thanks to the sensual display, the entire store feels like a photo zone, and it's also perfect for finding gifts. 🫶🏻 It's open from 11 AM to 9 PM every day, and you can visit leisurely even on weekends. If you're looking for items that contain small sentiments and tastes, stop by HouseRules. Address: 35 Seongan-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do Instagram: @house_____rules

#OutdoorDate Hwigemunko in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju is a special space where books, culture, and relaxation coexist. 🤍 Gold Tod Cafe, located on the 3rd floor, is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and a book in a quiet atmosphere. The wide tables and emotional interior are impressive, and the window seats with plenty of natural light are especially popular! The coffee, tea, and dessert menus are also quite diverse, and I definitely recommend the croffle and latte combination. 🫶🏻 It's great for spending time alone, and it's also a perfect place for a quiet date. It's open from 10 AM to 10 PM, so please come and visit leisurely. Address: 3rd floor, Navona Square, 66 Sangdang-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#IndoorDate Hwigemunko, located in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, is loved as a complex cultural space beyond a simple bookstore. 🤍 The Gold Tod Cafe on the 3rd floor here is the perfect place to enjoy some leisure time with a book. The warm lighting in the spacious and comfortable space creates a cozy atmosphere, and you can read or work while enjoying the cityscape from the window seats. 🙌🏻 They offer a variety of drinks and desserts, such as coffee and herbal tea, at reasonable prices, and their croffle is a particularly popular menu item. The business hours are from 10 AM to 10 PM, so it is recommended for reading groups or as a quiet healing date course. 🫶🏻 Address: 3rd floor, Navona Square, 66 Sangdang-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 

#OutdoorDate Located on Seongan-gil in Cheongju, Paul & Jubi is a cafe famous for its antique atmosphere. 💛 The exterior gives the feeling of being in an alley in Europe, and the interior is decorated with high ceilings and cozy lighting. 😍 They offer a variety of teas and desserts, and their peppermint tea and cakes are especially popular. The props placed here and there remind you of a scene from a fairy tale, and the quiet and comfortable atmosphere makes it a great place to spend time alone or with friends. 🤍 The business hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Thursday to Tuesday, and they are closed every Wednesday, so please check before visiting.  Address: 57 Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#OutdoorDate Hello~ Today, I'm going to introduce you to the Muhaehan Store, a prop shop located near Cheongju Seongan-gil and Cheongju Bridge. The Muhaehan Store is located on the 2nd floor of a building, and it's a prop shop with a unique cute DP. I was surprised that it was bigger than I thought and the variety of styles of goods they carry! It was a really healing place to look at small and cute items such as various stickers, postcards, and props! Maybe because the owner has a good sense, the DPs were so unique and cute! 🍀🤍 If you're tired of the same old date course, I recommend this date course place where you can enjoy something different with your lover or friends!! Address: CU convenience store building 2nd floor, Muhaehan Store, 363-1 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#IndoorDate Hello! This time, I'm going to introduce you to Season Dessert Cafe, a dessert cafe located in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju!! :)) Season Dessert Cafe, as its name suggests, sells pretty and unique desserts! They're so cute that they're pleasing to the eye and delicious, and the atmosphere of the store is amazing! The interior has a cottage-like vintage feel, so if you like this kind of feel, it'll be perfect for you🤍☁️ If you ever go to Seongan-gil, I think it would be good to stop by!!🫧 Address: 2nd floor, 367-7 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Authentic Korean style. There is *Hanok Coffee/very Korean style. Cheongju Sangdang Mountain Fortress (청주 상당산성) can be reached directly by bus from the city, so transportation is not a big problem. The bus service is quite frequent, so if you keep an eye on the time, you won't have any trouble getting on the bus. However, there are also a lot of people taking the bus (you should pay attention to your time). There is a Hanok coffee here. If you like this atmosphere, you can sit for a while in the Shangdang Mountain Fortress + Lakeside Cafe. Pick one you like. They all have great/beautiful lake views + coffee. 충북 청주시 상당구 산성동 396 #Cheongju Sangdang Mountain Fortress #MarchGoodPlaces2025

#OutdoorDate Hello! This time, I'm going to introduce you to Seasonal Dessert Cafe, a dessert cafe located in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju!! :)) Seasonal Dessert Cafe, as its name suggests, sells pretty and unique desserts! They're so cute that they're pleasing to the eye and delicious🫶🏻 And the atmosphere of the store! The interior has a cottage-like vintage feel, so if you like this kind of feel, it'll be perfect for you🫶🏻 If you ever go to Seongan-gil, I think it would be good to stop by!! Address: 2nd floor, 367-7 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#WinterTravel Hello, today I'm going to recommend an Italian restaurant called Margaret located on Seongan-gil ☁️ Margaret is a must-visit Cheongju restaurant with a beautiful interior and delicious food!! If you come with someone who likes Western food, you'll definitely be satisfied! The entrance has a pretty atmosphere, so I recommend taking a picture and trying the delicious food 🤍🩵🤍 Address: 96-3 Yeongdong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#SpringTravel Hello! Today, we will introduce you to Seasonal Dessert Cafe, a must-visit dessert cafe during your trip to Cheongju 🤍☁️ Seasonal Dessert Cafe is a place where you can enjoy various and delicious desserts such as pies, cakes, and drinks! It is a place that you should definitely visit because the interior is pretty and there are many things to see! ㅎㅎ I would like to recommend this place even more to those who are looking for a quiet healing space🌱 Address: 2nd floor, 367-7 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#WinterTravel Hello! This time, I'm going to introduce you to Margaret, a Western restaurant located in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju~ Margaret has menus such as steak, pasta, risotto, gnocchi, and pizza! The menu is all delicious and the portions are generous, so it was great! I went with a friend, and my friend said it was delicious and good! The interior is also emotionally well-decorated, so it would be great to go on a special day! 🤍💐 Address: Margaret, 41-4 Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#WinterTravel Hello! Today, I will introduce you to a cozy cafe that is great to visit and enjoy during the remaining winter! It is a seasonal dessert cafe located in Seongan-gil, Cheongju☁️ It is a place with pretty and elegant various pies and desserts~ The owner is kind and the space is so pretty! I recommend it ㅎㅎ The filling in the pie was especially delicious! For those who don't like heavy desserts, I highly recommend the lime pie 🍋🟩 Address: 2nd floor, 367-7 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#SpringTravel Hello! Today, I will introduce Margaret, a Western restaurant in Cheongju! Margaret is located on Seongan-gil! The building and the fountain in front of it are so beautiful from the entrance! The interior of the store is spacious with two floors, and you can feel that they put a lot of thought into the interior design! Above all, the food is really delicious! The gnocchi was delicious, but the pasta was really good without being too salty! 🤍 Address: Margaret, 41-4 Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#SpringTravel Hello! Today, I will introduce you to Seasonal Dessert Cafe in Cheongju, a cafe with really delicious pies and cakes! Seasonal Dessert Cafe is located on Seongan-gil Cafe Street in Cheongju! The vintage and romantic interior of the store is so healing 🤍🧸 In addition, the store was wider than I thought, so it was even better because it was a space where I could stay leisurely! They also sell uncommon lime pie, so I ate it and came back delicious! Address: 2nd floor, 367-7 Sajik-daero, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#SpringTravel Hello, today I will introduce you to the Bunjokka Cafe located in Sangdang-gu! Here is a capture! It is a very charming place with warm lighting, a cozy atmosphere, and interior design. 🤍 They say they make orange juice by squeezing it themselves, and it was so refreshing and delicious. 💛🍊🧡 The atmosphere is so good for chatting, so I plan to visit again next time! If you are planning a trip to Cheongju, you must visit here! 🫶🏻 Address: 100-6 Yeongdong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#SpringTravel Hello, today I'm going to introduce you to Soro-ri, a famous restaurant in Cheongju specializing in pot rice. 🫶🏻 Sorori is a place where they make pot rice, buckwheat kimbap, etc. with delicious rice and good ingredients! You can feel the meticulous care in the store, and the food is so delicious that it seems like a place you can enjoy without any likes or dislikes. 🤍☁️ It also feels healthy, so it's even better! Come visit with your loved ones! 🤍 Address: 37 Jungang-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 1st floor, Soro-ri Cheongju Main Branch

#SpringTravel Hello, today I'm going to introduce you to a highly recommended prop shop in Cheongju, Pieces of Home ☁️🤍 Pieces of Home is located in Seongan-gil, Cheongju! They mainly sell interior props! In particular, the tableware here is really pretty and unique, which I liked! It's arranged with furniture as if you're visiting someone's home, so the display is pretty and unique! You should definitely stop by at least once 💛 Address: 3rd floor, 41-1, Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#SpringTravel Hello 🌷 If you are planning a trip to Cheongju this coming spring, I recommend the select prop shop Notice located on Seongan-gil! There are quite a few stationery and paper products, so it would be great for stationery nerds to visit! The store has a cozy feel, so it was really nice to look around. The aprons and fabric bags were also cute, so they caught my eye! It's a comfortable and pretty space, so I think it would be good to stop by when you travel. 🤍 Address: Notice, 46 Sangdang-ro 115beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

#WinterTravel Hello! Today, I'm going to introduce you to Cafe Capture in Seongan-gil, Cheongju! Capture is a space where the first floor is a cafe and the basement is an edit shop~ It's connected by stairs, so the space looks more open! And the edit shop is full of very trendy items, so it was fun to look around~ I think a friend who likes shopping will like it! I recommend it! 🤍 Address: 51, Sangdang-ro 115beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 1st floor, basement 1

Hello! During my trip to Cheongju with a friend, I discovered a cute and nostalgic accessory shop! It's called Uniland, located on Seongan-gil in Cheongju! This accessory shop creates a unique atmosphere with various character products and stationery blending with antique furniture💫 I especially recommend taking sticker photos at this shop! It's the old-fashioned sticker photo booth! I highly recommend it as a nostalgic date spot 🤍 Address: Uniland Cheongju Branch, 47, Sangdang-ro 115beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk

Eclog This is a cafe that received a beautiful architecture award and is located in Namil-myeon. It is a good place to visit by car because it is on the outskirts of Cheongju. The parking lot is also spacious and well-maintained, so it was easy to park. The interior was neat and stylish, and there was a good variety of breads, so it was a cafe that was good to eat with a cup of coffee! There was also plenty of seating, so it was a place where I could have a good time. #2025Overseas Travel Event

This is a Japanese restaurant called Oniaiyo located in the southeastern part of Cheongju! The uni pasta and crab shell sauce were really delicious, and the plating was so pretty that I was completely satisfied with the restaurant~~ There is salmon sashimi, sushi, salmon pot rice, and many other types of pasta!!! There were also group seats, and the staff was really, really kind, so I felt good! #2025OverseasTravelEvent

This is Brooklyn Vibe, a Western restaurant~ The steak was really delicious, and the spinach pasta was especially delicious as a signature menu! The spinach flavor was added to the thick cream sauce, so I was able to eat it without feeling greasy~~~! #2025OverseasTravelEvent