처음 가본 청주, 1박 2일 부부 찍먹 여행기 (의외로 볼 거 많을지도?)

A laid-back trip to Cheongju to visit my wife's friend! 🚗💨 I thought it'd be a boring city, but turns out Cheongju might actually be worth a visit...? From the wide-open blue skies to the fortress walls of Sangdangsanseong! Nothing went according to plan — which somehow made our couple's 2-day, 1-night Cheongju getaway even more perfect and fun. Check it out now! 😉 📍 Cheongju 2D1N Travel Guide (Map Guide) [The exact spots from the video!] Gyeongju-jip Mushroom Stew (21, Namsa-ro 93beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do) If Gongju has Maehyang, Cheongju has this place! A spicy mushroom stew joint, made memorable by my wife's razor-sharp one-liner: "tastes like ramen loaded with toppings." 🍲 Heart Tree Road (around Sangdang-ro 69beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si) A cute street lined with heart-shaped trees — and my wife's very "reasonable" theory that they were trimmed that way to avoid the power lines (?). 🌳 Old Cheongju Station History Park (36, Jungang-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si) A free-entry museum and park at the former Cheongju Station. A great spot for a wistful photo in front of the old railway crossing. 📸 Sangdangsanseong Fortress (Yongdam-dong · Myeongam-dong · Sanseong-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si) Not a Baekje capital, but a key strategic stronghold! A majestic fortress-wall walk — where a history lecture quickly turned into gasping for air. 🏰 Suamgol Observatory (81-245, Su-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si) Stunning by day, stunning by night. Take in the wide-open view of downtown Cheongju all at once! ✨ Sopum-gayo (1F, 18, Jikji-daero 743beon-gil, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si) A knickknack shop guaranteed to make any geek's eyes light up. It nailed my husband's taste so hard he even scored a gift! 🎁 Cafe Goi (1F, 122, Heungdeok-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si) Our place of salvation after sobbing in front of a closed cafe. A cozy, charming café we'd recommend in Cheongju. ☕ [Hidden Cheongju Gems We Couldn't Fit in the Video] Marylebone Cake (2F, 14-9, Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si) The most MZ-vibe café in Cheongju! Great for photos, and perfect for feeling the gentle breeze when the warm sunlight pours in. 🍰 House Rules (2F, 14-7, Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si) A hidden gem on Cheongju's Seongan-gil! A jam-packed knickknack shop with everything from cute character goods to stylish living and kitchen items. 🛍️ Loweather (1F, 27-1, Sajik-daero 361beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si) A direct hit for those who love all things cute! Packed with adorable Hello Kitty and Sanrio goodies that make browsing a real joy. 🎀 Hoho Jujeom (Gangseo Main Branch) (1F, 60-1, Seohyeonjung-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si) Charming for its signature dim, mellow lighting! A sleek Chinese-style restaurant, perfect for a moody date night with my wife in Cheongju. 🏮 ⏱ Timeline 00:00 Day 1 in Cheongju kicks off — clocks out of sync and the pressure of subtitles ⏰ 01:33 After the mushroom stew, my wife's rave (?) review: tastes like Shin Ramyun loaded with toppings 03:28 Touring Heart Tree Road and Cheongju's Seongan-gil 06:25 Hey, this stupid GPS can't even find me?! 08:48 Day 2 — a restaurant inside Sangdangsanseong, Cheongju's signature attraction 10:40 Wait, the map clearly showed a low hill? So why are we mountain climbing? 15:32 The waterfall-less waterfall, the Tomato Song, an Unlidan-gil tour, and the ride back to Seoul 🚌