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Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Chungju-si is one of 14 cities, counties and districts in Chungcheongbuk-do. It has 25 neighborhoods (12 dong · 1 eup · 12 myeon) and 205,581 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Yeonsu-dong with 33,743.
25 neighborhoods
205,581 residents
Landmark stamp: Tappyeong-ri Seven-story Stone Pagoda
TAPPYEONG-RI SEVEN-STORY STONE PAGODA CHUNGJU-SI · CHUNGBUK 충주 탑평리 칠층석탑 RANDOMPASSPORT.COM Standing gracefully beside the Namhangang River in Chungju, this towering Unified Silla stone monument displays magnificent stonework and balanced proportions within a riverside park.
History Built during the Unified Silla era, this soaring stone tower is widely nicknamed Jungangtap because it stood near the center of the kingdom. What to see Spacious sculpture gardens and calm lakeside park pathways surround the weathered stone monument, creating a tranquil environment for relaxed outdoor strolls. Visitor tip Sunset casting warm colors over Tangeumho Lake and gentle evening illumination turning on the historic stone pillar make for a romantic atmosphere. Food, festivals and stories of Chungju-si Local food Chungju is celebrated for sweet, crisp apples and nutritious pheasant dishes served around the Suanbo Hot Springs area. Local story The name Tangeumdae stems from the story of the ancient master musician Ureuk playing his gayageum along the scenic cliffs. On screen Jungangtap Historic Park along the Namhangang River served as a picturesque filming site for popular dramas Crash Landing on You and Vincenzo. Neighborhoods of Chungju-si (25)
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Judeok-eup주덕읍 eup · 10,232 residents Name: Named by taking characters from Duryusan and Deokjeoksan, this town blends mountain heritage with broad open fields.Fun fact: Developed around Judeok Station on the Chungbuk Line, the area long served as a lively regional transportation stop.Land here ✈ Salmi-myeon살미면 myeon · 1,849 residents Photo spot: Climbing up to Agwobong reveals an incredible panorama where the lake contours resemble a swarm of wild alligators.Food: Cultivated in local basins with large temperature swings, collegiate waxy corn is favored as a delightful summer treat.Land here ✈ Suanbo-myeon수안보면 myeon · 2,691 residents Story: Legend says King Taejo of Joseon stayed here to cure skin ailments by soaking in natural warm springs.Food: Local restaurants specialize in tender pheasant dishes including fresh seasoned tartare and savory marinated barbecue courses.Land here ✈ Daesowon-myeon대소원면 myeon · 9,854 residents Name: Derived its name from Daesowon, an official government post station where travelling dynastic officials rested overnight.Photo spot: Standing upon the Sujupalbong suspension bridge provides dramatic aerial vistas overlooking jagged rocky peaks and winding streams.Land here ✈ Sinni-myeon신니면 myeon · 2,580 residents Name: Formed by combining syllables from old Sindeok-myeon and Ini-myeon, this fertile plain village preserves peaceful agricultural scenery.Story: Traditional farming songs sung while working the rice fields have been passed down here through generations of villagers.Land here ✈ Noeun-myeon노은면 myeon · 2,121 residents Story: A poignant legend lingers about a brother and sister who competed while building mountain fortresses across the valley.Photo spot: The cliff carvings in Bonghwang-ri offer a picturesque stop to admire peaceful Buddhist images carved on granite.Land here ✈ Angseong-myeon앙성면 myeon · 3,682 residents Photo spot: The sweeping reed beds of Binaeseom Island along the Namhan River frequently attract photographers and television productions.Fun fact: Famed for its rare carbonated hot springs, visitors enjoy effervescent mineral baths tingling gently against the skin.Land here ✈ Jungangtap-myeon중앙탑면 myeon · 14,669 residents Name: Named after the historic national pagoda proudly standing near the geographic center of the ancient Korean Peninsula.Food: Riverside restaurants around Lake Tangeum delight diners by pairing chilled buckwheat noodles with savory fried chicken.Land here ✈ Geumga-myeon금가면 myeon · 3,756 residents Name: Named by combining syllables from Geumchon, meaning land producing iron, and nearby Gaseok village on the riverbank.Food: Sweet and fragrant strawberries flourish in the fertile alluvial soils nourished by the clear waters of Namhan River.Land here ✈ Dongnyang-myeon동량면 myeon · 3,274 residents Name: Named after its distinctive geography, which ancestral settlers thought resembled a grand supportive roof beam.Food: Crisp and sweet apples grown on sun-drenched hillsides represent one of the prized agricultural treasures of the community.Land here ✈ Sancheok-myeon산척면 myeon · 2,080 residents Story: Folklore tells that the three sacred peaks symbolize celestial harmony connecting heaven, earth, and all humanity together.Photo spot: Crossing the Daritjae pass along the Samdeungsan peaks offers sweeping scenic overlooks across layered green ridge lines.Land here ✈ Eomjeong-myeon엄정면 myeon · 2,884 residents Story: Immortalized in poet Shin Kyeong-nim's famous verse, this ferry crossing still evokes memories of itinerant marketplace merchants.Fun fact: Mokgye Ferry was once a bustling river port where salt and grain transport boats gathered bound for old Seoul.Land here ✈ Sotae-myeon소태면 myeon · 1,826 residents Name: Named after the abundant bitter amur cork trees that historically flourished across these quiet mountain valleys and streams.Food: Well-tended hillside orchards yield plump, sweet chestnuts that are gathered each autumn as a cherished local specialty.Land here ✈ Seongnae · Chungin-dong성내·충인동 dong · 2,389 residents Story: Restored Joseon administrative magistrates' offices in Gwanagol preserve historical memories of provincial governance and civic justice.Food: Market alleys welcome hungry travelers with steamy bowls of blood sausage soup and spicy handmade kimchi dumplings.Land here ✈ Gyohyeon · Allim-dong교현·안림동 dong · 21,306 residents Name: Formed by joining the names of the local Confucian academy district and the leafy wooded hamlet of Allim.Photo spot: Forest paths within Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest offer invigorating woodland walks coupled with sweeping city views below.Land here ✈ Gyohyeon 2-dong교현2동 dong · 5,836 residents Story: Daegami Park was landscaped over a historic pond where ancestors held sacred rainmaking rituals during severe droughts.Photo spot: Softly illuminated walking paths in Daegami Sports Park provide charming night photography backdrops for evening strolls.Land here ✈ Yongsan-dong용산동 dong · 13,491 residents Name: Earned its name from the gentle mountain ridge behind the village, which resembles a mythical reclining dragon.Story: Local lore tells that a heavenly dragon ascended from Geryong village while granting perpetual peace to its residents.Land here ✈ Jihyeon-dong지현동 dong · 4,704 residents Story: Murals decorating the Apple Tree Story Walk honor the early horticultural history of fruit cultivation in the city.Photo spot: Brightly painted stairways and whimsical fruit murals along the alleyway create delightful settings for memorable travel snapshots.Land here ✈ Munhwa-dong문화동 dong · 8,417 residents Name: Named with the civic wish to build an enlightened, culturally thriving, and comfortable neighborhood for its inhabitants.Photo spot: Red brick walls and the classic bell tower of the historic Munhwa-dong Catholic Church make stunning architectural photos.Land here ✈ Hoam · Jik-dong호암·직동 dong · 21,952 residents Name: Combines the names of Hoam, named after a tiger-shaped boulder, and Jik-dong, meaning straight mountain valley.Photo spot: Boardwalks stretching across Hoamji Ecological Park offer scenic perspectives bordered by weeping willows and floating lotus blossoms.Land here ✈ Dalcheon-dong달천동 dong · 4,151 residents Story: Legend holds that the river tasted delightfully sweet, prompting ancient villagers to name the clear waterway Sweet Stream.Photo spot: Flowing embankments lined with vibrant cherry trees create romantic corridors perfect for picturesque spring afternoon strolls.Land here ✈ Bongbang-dong봉방동 dong · 8,946 residents Name: Created by combining syllables from neighboring historic hamlets said to resemble a noble mythical phoenix taking flight.Fun fact: Serving as a gateway hub, Chungju Station connects multiple regional railway networks to transport travelers across the country.Land here ✈ Chilgeum · Geumneung-dong칠금·금릉동 dong · 13,155 residents Story: Legendary musician Ureuk is said to have played his twelve-string zither atop the scenic crag of Tangeumdae.Photo spot: Standing high upon the Yeoldudae cliff rewards travelers with breathtaking vertical drops and shimmering blue river views.Land here ✈ Yeonsu-dong연수동 dong · 33,743 residents Name: Named after a natural spring valley renowned historically for cool, clear water welling up from the earth.Photo spot: Ecological ponds and wooden trails in Yeonsu Nature Yard provide charming frames for catching seasonal landscape transformations.Land here ✈ Mokhaeng · Yongtan-dong목행·용탄동 dong · 5,993 residents Name: Derived from a historic river dock where wooden timber rafts floating along the Namhan River regularly moored.Story: Folklore recounts a mystical dragon that soared up to the heavens from the riverside carrying glowing charcoal embers.Land here ✈ Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us .
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