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Suamgol Mural Village

Suamgol Mural Village

수암골 벽화마을 · Chungbuk · Neighbourhoods & streets

Formed as a hillside village where refugees settled after the Korean War, it has since transformed into a vibrant village filled with charming, colorful murals. The village has also served as a filming location for various K-dramas, attracting many visitors. Located at the foot of Uamsan Mountain, it offers panoramic views of downtown Cheongju, with especially beautiful scenery at sunset. Restaurants and cafes with great views have also been established throughout the area.

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionChungbuk
Address58 Suam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
HoursOpen 24 hr* Please refrain from visiting after 21:00 as it is a residential area
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

What's on nearby

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Within walking distance

Neo Art Center (네오아트센터)
right next door

Neo Art Center

Suamgol Observatory (수암골전망대)
right next door

Suamgol Observatory

Suamgol Café Street(수암골 카페거리)
right next door

Suamgol Café Street

Cheongju Jungang Market (청주 중앙시장)
800 m walk

Cheongju Jungang Market

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju [MMCA Cheongju] (국립현대미술관(청주관))
1000 m walk

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju [MMCA Cheongju]

Culture Factory (문화제조창)
1000 m walk

Culture Factory

Cheongjuhyanggyo Confucian School (청주향교)
1100 m walk

Cheongjuhyanggyo Confucian School

Ullidan Street (운리단길)
1.5 km away

Ullidan Street