Chungju: what to see and do

Known for

• Seven-story stone pagoda at Tappyeong-ri by the river
• Mireuk Daewonji, temple ruins with a big stone Buddha
• Woraksan dock on Chungju Lake, the gateway to the lake

What to do

See the stone pagoda by the river, then ride a boat from the Woraksan dock. Suanbo, a hot spring town, makes a relaxing stop afterward.

Tip: Mireuk Daewonji and the Woraksan dock are far from the city centre, so plan on a taxi or a car.

From Seoul: Bus about 1 h 40

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