North Chungcheong · 청주 수암골 상당산성
Cheongju Suamgol and Sangdang Fortress: what to see and do
A small hillside village of murals and cafes with a city view, and a mountain fortress with a walking path nearby.
Known for
- Suamgol, a hillside village with murals and cafes
- Sangdang Fortress and its stone wall path
- Cheongju Early Printing Museum, about the Jikji book
What to do
Walk the lanes of Suamgol for the view and a coffee, then take the wall path at Sangdang Fortress.
Tip: Suamgol is small, so pair it with the fortress for a half-day outing.
From Seoul: Express bus about 1 h 30
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