Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field Cheongju 2026: Parking & Best Visit Time

Cheongju Buckwheat Flower Hotspot

Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field: Real-time Bloom Status!

Parking Tips for Beginner Drivers and Recommended Visit Times

▶ Date Visited: October 1, 2026 ◀

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Hello, I'm Yungi, your travel influencer!

October is here, and autumn is deepening.

Is everyone diligently planning their autumn flower viewing trips?

For me, it's Cheongju's quintessential autumn spot!

Where the scenery is so spectacular, it looks like white snow has fallen...

I'm back with a review of my visit to Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field (Chujeong Garden)!

Currently, the buckwheat flowers are about 90% in full bloom,

creating a picturesque scene as if white snow had truly fallen.

For those beginner drivers who might rush off after just seeing the photos

and end up flustered, I've got you covered!

I've packed this post with practical information, including parking tips I experienced firsthand and recommended visiting hours,

so please stay with me until the end!

01. Essential Check for Beginner Drivers! Parking and Visit Information

Many people will likely travel by car to Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field, a famous buckwheat flower spot in Cheongju. However, there's something you should know before visiting!

As you follow the road in,

you'll notice at some point that the paved road ends,

and a narrow, unpaved road begins.

The path is narrow, and two-way traffic can be a bit precarious,

so it might be a challenging drive

for beginner drivers.

On weekends and public holidays,

there's a very high chance of a parking crunch.

If you're not confident in your driving,

I recommend parking in the public lot at the entrance

and walking up.

As of the visit date (Oct 1st),

the buckwheat flowers at Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field were

80-90% in bloom, creating a magnificent white floral wave!

Besides the white buckwheat flowers, red buckwheat flowers

and cosmos, the quintessential autumn flower, were also in full bloom!

02. Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field: Recommended Route & Top 3 Photo Spots

After parking, as you walk up the forest path,

a vast buckwheat field will spread out before you.

Here's a golden tip for your route!

When the path splits into two,

take the right path instead of the left.

The scenery along the right walking trail as you ascend

is much more natural and beautiful.

I went up the left path,

but came down the right, and I regretted it a bit (lol).

○● Top 3 Recommended Photo Zones

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① Stand and take a photo in the paths throughout the buckwheat field!

Achieve the feeling of being in the middle of the flower field without harming the flowers!

② Take a shot while quietly gazing at the scenery from a bench or cabin found along the walking trails.

③ Head up to where the yellow cosmos and

pink cosmos are blooming together above the buckwheat field.

Have your "model" stand lower down,

and you'll instantly capture an amazing life-shot with the entire buckwheat field in view!

03. What to Wear and When to Visit for That Perfect Shot

From my visit today, I'll share

two of the most crucial practical tips I learned.

First up is the best time to visit.

I highly recommend visiting in the morning,

before the sun goes down behind the opposite mountain.

If you go late in the afternoon, as the sun sets,

deep shadows from the mountain fall over the buckwheat field.

If you want sparkling, sun-kissed photos,

be a little early and visit in the morning!

My second tip is about your shoe choice.

There's a slight uphill walk from the parking lot to the buckwheat field,

and the paths between the fields are dirt and rocky.

So, high heels or slippers are a definite no-go!

You could easily slip on the dirt,

so make sure to wear comfortable sneakers or flats.

Overall Review & Recommended Cheongju Travel Courses to Combine with Your Visit

After taking countless beautiful, Instagram-worthy photos

at Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field, I've put together some recommended nearby Cheongju attractions

and travel courses that are great to explore together.

Use them as a reference when planning your itinerary!

There are so many great places to visit together, aren't there?

You absolutely must visit Cheongju in the autumn! 🤍

This autumn, you can enjoy a snow-like landscape

at Chujeong-ri Buckwheat Field, a must-visit spot in Cheongju this fall.

I hope you create beautiful memories

with your family, loved ones, and friends! ♥