Flight from Clark - Pampanga to Cheongju

Cheongju, the first city in Chungcheongbuk-do, is a hidden gem among all of the cities in South Korea. Travellers visiting this city will not cease to be amazed at the surprising attraction this city has to offer. From rooftop cafés and murals in Suamgol Village to Seongan-Gil Road, travellers will be able to find attractions that offer a good mix of history and current trends. For food lovers, trying a special soy sauce-based samgyeopsal (pork belly) is a must as the dish is available only in Cheongju.

Best time to fly from Clark - Pampanga to Cheongju

June to August is considered the peak season for local and international tourists visiting Cheongju. July, however, can be a bad time to travel to Cheongju due to hot weather and heavy rain throughout the peninsula. To ski enthusiasts, the months of November to March would be a great time to visit as there will be plenty of winter sports activities to participate in during these months. For travellers interested in experiencing festivals in Cheongju can attend The Cheongju International Craft Biennale which is usually held in October or November. The festival aims to open new craft prospects for the future through Craft Competitions.

Main airports available in Clark - Pampanga and Cheongju

Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) – Chengju Airport is an international airport located in Cheongwon-gu, South Korea. It also serves the cities of Daejeon and Sejong. As the only international airport in the Chungcheong Province, Cheongju International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in Korea behind Incheon, Gimpo, Jeju, Gimhae, and Daegu. The airport's primary international flights provide services to and from China and Japan, and travellers can use free Wi-Fi while waiting for their flights. Major transportation methods to the city are buses and taxis, with intercity buses at Gate 1, local buses at Gate 3 and taxis at Gate 2. There is a train station next to the airport, known as the Cheongju Airport station. It is located on Chungbuk Line.

Clark–Pampanga International Airport (CRK) – Clark International Airport conveniently located in the Mabalacat - Angeles area of Pampanga. Its location makes it easy for travellers who want to avoid Manila's busy streets. The airport is also easily accessed by road from Subic, Metro Manila and North Luzon. This airport handles international and domestic flights including China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Besides that, it also operates for cargo airlines like FedEx Express, UPS Airlines, and many more. The distance between this airport and the city is only about 1.1 kilometres. By taking a taxi, the taxi fare is around PHP 232.41.

Climate pattern in Clark - Pampanga and Cheongju

South Korea has a mild continental climate and a humid subtropical climate. It is affected by the East Asian monsoon. The heavier precipitation in the summer begins late June until the end of July. Winters in South Korea can be very cold in the countryside with minimum temperatures falling below -20 ° C. In Cheongju, the average temperature in January ranges from -7 ° C to 1 ° C. The average temperature in August is from 22 ° C to 30 ° C. South Korea has four seasons including spring, summer, autumn and winter. Springtime usually lasts from the end of March to early May. Summer is from mid-May to early September. Autumn is from mid-September to early November while the winter is from mid-November to mid-March.

Highlights attractions in Cheongju

• Suamgol Village – After featuring in the drama "Bread, Love and Dreams (2010)," the hillside village of Suamgol became a popular destination. The village was first established when refugees of the Korean War settled within the area. The quaint neighbourhood underwent renovations in early 2000, transforming the area into a mural village, which became a popular film location for movies and dramas. Recently, rooftop cafés with a panoramic view of the city are opening up, making the village a trendy spot to take photos. For art lovers, go on a Suamgol Village art tour, where one can see interesting drawings and murals that go well with the surroundings. Travellers can café hop at Café Street and enjoy the city’s breathtaking view while sipping on a drink. Travellers are also encouraged to visit the Suamgol Village Observatory which is located midway through Suamgol Village. A panoramic view of the city from Uamsan Mountain can be seen with major viewing points such as Munam Eco Park, Cheongwon-gu Office, Cheongju International Craft Biennale, Cheongju High-tech Cultural Industry Complex, and the back gate of Cheongju University.
• Cheongju Early Printing Museum – Jikji, UNESCO Memory of the World and the world's oldest existing book printed with a movable metal type, is located in Cheongju Early Printing Museum. Published in 1377 at Cheongju Heungdeoksa Temple Site, a copy of the book can be seen at the museum. The early printings include books and documents made before 1910. The museum consists of four floors of exhibition halls from the basement floor to the third floor that contains printed artefacts made using different types of printing methods during the Silla, Goryeo, and Joseon periods. Informational pamphlets in English, Japanese, and Chinese can be found at the entrance of the museum for the convenience of the visitors.
• Seomun Market Samgyeopsal Street - There's a unique street within Seomun Market in downtown Cheongju. Cheongju has been famous for pork, and according to Sejong Sillok Jiri (Geographical Records in the Annals of King Sejong), it is recorded that pork was used as an offering. Following the history, the samgyeopsal-themed street offers delicious pork belly dipped in a special soy sauce made with medical herbs. Only found in Cheongju, samgyeopsal with soy sauce is a must as it offers a unique but mouth-watering taste and flavour.