From Battlefields to Peaceful Fields: Jungangtap Historic Park | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

The National Treasure, the 7-story stone pagoda of Chungju Tappyeong-ri, is a stone pagoda from the Unified Silla period that harmonizes well with the beautiful scenery of the Namhan River. It is the largest among stone pagodas built at that time, and is also called Jungangtap because it is located in the central part of Korea. Around Jungangtap, there is a sculpture park on a wide lawn, and the Chungju Museum and Liquor Museum are located nearby. Additionally, Tanggeum Lake, formed by the Namhan River and the adjacent Jojeongji Dam, offers water leisure activities in summer, presenting Chungju as a resort and leisure sports destination. (Source: Chungju Culture and Tourism Homepage)

중원문화권의 중심부에 자리 잡은 충주박물관은 시민들이 기증한 유물을 모아 1986년 유물전시관으로 개관한 이래 충주시 가금면 중앙탑(국보6호) 주변으로 이전 종합박물관으로 발전하고 있다. 1986년 11월 25일 성내동에 유물전시관을 개관하였다. 1991년 6월 29일 충주박물관 직제에 대하여 의회 승인을 받았다. 1992년 11월 23일 문화부에 등록하였다. 중원군 가금면이 충주시에 통합되면서 1995년 1월 1일 가금면 소재의 중원향토민속자료전시관이 충주박물관로 바뀌었다. 1996년 8월 문화체육부로부터 문화학교 지정을 받았다.

Chungju Dam Garden is a Korean restaurant famous for freshwater sashimi and spicy fish stew. Additionally, bulgogi set meals and Korean traditional set menus are popular. The special set menus, Ilpum and Sura, must be reserved a day in advance to enjoy. The main hall is spacious, suitable for group guests, and a karaoke machine is available for gatherings. There is also seating on the outdoor terrace where diners can enjoy their meals while overlooking the Namhan River.

Chungju Natural Ecology Experience Center is an ecological experience space that helps growing children joyfully play while developing ecological sensitivity using natural ecology exhibition halls, ecological programs, and the surrounding natural environment. Ecological sensitivity is a heart that values and appreciates nature, and here, not only children but also individuals can realize ecological sensitivity and relax. Chungju Natural Ecology Experience Center consists of a basement and three floors above ground, Yonggyo Ecology Park, and an annex. The basement is an indoor space with slides and play equipment where children can safely run and play. The first and second floors include ecology-related books, an exhibition hall to learn about the habits and characteristics of species rarely seen in Korea, and a space to watch nature documentaries.

Chungju Tangeumdae is named after the site where Ureuk, one of Korea's three great musical saints, played the gayageum. It is historically significant as the place where General Shin Rip, following defeat by So Seo-haeng during the Imjin War, committed suicide. Originally called Daemunsan, this hill features scenic cliffs winding along the Namhan River and dense pine forests. The name Tangeumdae comes from Ureuk, a musician of the Gaya kingdom forcibly relocated here 1,400 years ago during the reign of Silla’s King Jinheung. Ureuk made his home in the cliffs of Tangeumdae, playing the gayageum while enjoying the scenery. Enchanted by his melodies, people gathered, forming a village named Tangeumdae. The beautiful landscape includes the Namhan River curving around cliffs, thick pine groves, and views from the terrace of the Namhan River, Gye-myeong Mountain, Namsan, Chungju city, and broad plains creating a picturesque panorama.