Chungju

North Chungcheong-Chungju.svg|Location in South Korea

Chungju (충주, 忠州) is a city in North Chungcheong, South Korea.

Chungju Halal Travel Guide

Chungju (not be confused with provincial capital Cheongju) is a handy transport hub for various points in the mountains of central Korea. It is a beautiful town that is abundant with tourist sources and Jungwon (the center of a field in Korea) culture. It is also the hometown of Ban Ki moon and the Secretary General of the U.N.

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Tourist office

The helpful tourist information office has a counter inside the bus terminal. English spoken and has a wealth of information on the area.

How to travel to Chungju

Fly to Chungju

Nearby Cheongju has a sizeable international airport.

Travel by train to Chungju

There is one direct Mugunghwa train per day from Seoul, which takes the better part of three hours to putter its way in. Other options are to take the Gyeongbu Line to Jochiwon and transfer there, or even taking the KTX to Daejeon and continuing from there.

Travel on a Bus in Chungju

Chungju's sparkling new bus station is located on the northern side of town in a big complex also housing a Lotte Mart hypermarket. There are hourly departures to Danyang (1:30, ₩6,200).

By Boat

In season, you can take a very scenic cruise across Chungju Lake to Danyang (2 hours, ₩18,000), and you can go for a sightseeting spin on the lake throughout the year (unless the lake freezes over entirely in winter). The ferry terminal is served by bus 301 (30 minutes, ₩950), which leaves across the street from the bus terminal, but inquire at the tourist information office for schedules (and whether the boats are running) as there are only 9 buses a day.

What to See

Chungju Lake - Chungju Lake

• Chungjuho - Chungjuho has the largest multipurpose dam in South Korea which holds the largest body of fresh water, linking Chungju, Jecheon, and Danyang in Chungcheongbuk do. There are Mt. Wolaksan National Park, Mt. Geumsusan, Gudambong Peak, etc. around the lake, so you can enjoy the beauty of nature harmonizing with the blue water. They run a tourist ship from Chungju to Sin Danyang (53km).

• Chungju World Martial Arts Festival Every October and the city government arranges the Chungju World Martial Arts Festival. In this festival, you can enjoy taekgyeon, taekwondo and various world martial arts. Taekgyeon is a more traditional martial art and a precursor to taekwondo and the latter which is an Olympic Games|Olympic sport since 2000.

• Liquorium - 리쿼리움 - 12 Tapjeongan-gil, Gageum-myeon ☎ +82 43-855-7333 - Considering itself the world's first drink museum and the Liquorium features primarily Western drinks such as whiskey and but there is also a section on Korean drinks.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chungju

• Wakeboarding
• Wakeboarding If you drive into Chungju, take the fist left after the bus terminal intersection, heading south towards the river. You will go under the railway and then see a park on your left. Drive into the riverside park and walk 100m to a wakeboard floating house on the river. Prices are cheaper than Seoul. Only ₩17,000 for outboard engine each time (in the 2008 season).

Hot springs bathing

Two excellent resort areas exist in Chungju-shi:

• Angseong-oncheon is to the northwest, and can be visited by local bus No. 365. There are several hotels here, each which have a thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) bathing area in them. Some have thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) water piped into the individual hotel rooms.
• Suanbo is to the south. Local buses go from in front of the intercity bus terminal in Chungju. Suanbo is a compact town, with a plethora of hotels and many excellent restaurants. Culinary specialties of the area are mountain vegetable feasts and game such as pheasants and rabbits. The Hi-Spa, located on the main street near the bus stop, is the main city oncheon. Several hotels have their own bath areas open to the public.

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Chungju we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Chungju or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Chungju, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates.

• Bonjuk | ₩5000-9000 Part of a chain serving up traditional Korean Rice porridge in many forms, both sweet and savory. Try the oyster porridge (₩8000). Conveniently located across the street from the bus terminal, next to the stop for the elusive bus 301. English menu available.Another porridge place, Damjuk and is located at the north end of the same street, near the bus stop to Anseong-oncheon (Bus No. 365).

• Apples - Chungju is famous for apples. A giant apple sculpture greets you as you drive into town. Apples are a lot cheaper here than in the rest of Korea.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Chungju

Chungju - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Chungju, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chungju. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Chungju and its surrounding regions.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Chungju, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Chungju, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Chungju without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chungju is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Chungju.

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More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chungju

• Danyang - Caves, mountains and temples, widely renowned as North Chungcheong province's premier tourism attraction.
• Cheongju - The provincial capital, local airport, and historic town in its own right. Birthplace of jikji and the world's oldest moving metal type print book.
• Suanbo - Hot spring and ski resort.
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