The notebook of Cheongju et Boeun
Seek beauty in the lines of the terrain.
History of the printing press, wooded fortress and large Buddhist temple structure a discreet interior region.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Mountain · Heritage · Forest
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Cheongju et Boeun
History of the printing press, wooded fortress and large Buddhist temple structure a discreet interior region.
The discovery of Cheongju and Boeun is based around the Museum of Jikji, Fortress Sangdangsanseong and Temple Beopjusa. The stay thus alternates between urban life, mountain reliefs, heritage and forests, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only most famous site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Jikji Museum
- Fortress Sangdangsanseong
- Beopjusa Temple
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Museum
Musée du Jikji
The museum of the old printing Cheongju It is located in the vicinity of the temple where the Jikji was printed in the 14th century. Facsimiles, metal characters and workshops explain this technical history in concrete terms, well beyond the mention of a chronological record.
Culture and heritage
Forteresse Sangdangsanseong
Sangdangsanseong follows a wooded ridge above Cheongju The buckle on the ramparts offers views of the plain and crosses a small village, with slopes sufficient to provide good shoes.
Temple
Temple Beopjusa
Beopjusa unfolds at the foot of Songnisan around a large pagoda of wood, painted halls and a monumental statue. The temple remains active, while the paths that continue in the park allow to associate Buddhist heritage and mountain forest.
Practical tips
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