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Baekjewon (백제원)

Baekjewon (백제원)

10.8Km    2021-02-18

553, Baekjemun-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-832-0041

Baekjewon is a cultural complex made up of a botanical garden and Buyeo Museum. As the only botanical garden in Buyeo, Baekjewon boasts a well organized collection of plants and agricultural materials of Buyeo. Buyeo Museum's exhibitions present cultural relics, records of modern history, film and music-related materials of Buyeo from the Baekje Kingdom to modern times.

Baengmagang Leisure Park (백마강레저파크)

Baengmagang Leisure Park (백마강레저파크)

11.2Km    2022-04-08

424, Wangheung-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-1833-8982

Baengmagang Leisure Park provides camping all year round as well as caravan facilities and water sports facilities. Visitors can enjoy waterski, wakeboarding, banana boat, and water playgrounds as well as outdoor swimming pool in the summer.

Kohwun Garden (고운식물원)

Kohwun Garden (고운식물원)

11.6Km    2020-08-28

398-23, Singmurwon-gil, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-943-6245

Kohwun Garden opened on April 28, 2003, following the collection, planting, and cultivation of a wide range of plants and trees over a twelve-year period. The garden is about 200,000 ㎡, and the half of the area is used for educational purposes for both professionals and non-professionals alike. It is home to at least 15 rare or endangered plant species including Miseonnamu (Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai) and Euryale ferox Salisbury, in addition to nearly 4,500 species of plant genetic resources.

Goransa Temple (고란약수)

Goransa Temple (고란약수)

12.2Km    2021-11-26

1-25, Buso-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2623

Goransa Temple is located at the foot of the cliffs of Nakhwaam before the Baengmagang River. There is a well called Goranjeong behind the temple. The kings of Baekje are said to have drank water from this well at least once a day. It is said the water will make anyone who drinks it become three years younger.

Goransa Ferry (고란사유람선)

Goransa Ferry (고란사유람선)

12.3Km    2020-02-07

Buso-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-835-4689

Goransa Ferry is the best way to understand the history of the Baekje dynasty while enjoying the still waters of Baengmagang River. The ferry passes various historical sites within Busosanseong Fortress, including Cheonjangdae Cliff, Nakhwaam Rock, Joryongdae Cliff, and Jaondae Cliff. Of these sites, Nakhwaam Rock (Falling Flower Rock) is perhaps the most famous, being known as the location where many Baekje women jumped from the cliff rather than be taken captive when the dynasty fell to invading forces. Another key site is Goransa Temple, home to a fountain of natural spring water that was said to prevent aging.

Baekche Tourist Hotel (백제관광호텔)

Baekche Tourist Hotel (백제관광호텔)

12.5Km    2020-04-09

108, Bukpo-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-835-0871

Baekche Tourist Hotel is located in the center of the city of Buyeo, and has built up a reputation as an excellent hotel. It has Western-style rooms and Korean-style rooms and can accommodate up to 230 guests at once. The hotel also has a banquet room and a wedding hall to serve as a venue for various activities and events.

Gudeurae Park (구드래조각공원)

Gudeurae Park (구드래조각공원)

12.7Km    2020-03-18

60, Naruteo-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

Located at the western end of Busosan Mountain along the Baekma River, the Gudeurae region boasts beautiful scenery and a well-developed sculpture park. The port in the region acted as an entrance to the Sabi Castle during the Baekje dynasty and today serves as a dock for the cruise ship that travels up and down the Baekma River. Restaurants serving delicious regional cuisine are located near the dock, making the area a recommended tourist location for visitors who are looking for a combination of natural beauty and flavorful culinary delights.

Gudeurae was designated a Korea tourist region in 1985. Following the official designation, a sculpture park housing 59 sculptures was established in the area. Thirty of the works of art were crafted by sculptors residing in Gudeurae who are known for skills that have been handed down from artists dating back to the Baekje Period. The other 29 pieces are from Korean and overseas artists who participated in the International Modern Sculpture Symposium in 1999. The sculptures bring about a sense of beauty that reflects the region’s history as well as modern art, making the park a popular tourist site and retreat for residents. A monument built in memory of a well-known folk song describing the beauty of Gudeurae is also located in the region.

Kudurae Dolssambap (구드래돌쌈밥)

12.9Km    2024-03-28

31 Naruteo-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-9259

Kudurae Dolssambap is situated on the Goodtrae Food Street in Buyeo, the historic capital of the Baekje kingdom. The restaurant is renowned for its dolssambap - a nutritious set meal consisting of rice cooked in a hot stone pot, accompanied by a selection of vegetables and side dishes. This signature dish emphasizes the use of medicinal plants and vegetables, promoting a wholesome dining experience.

Nakhwaam Rock (낙화암)

Nakhwaam Rock (낙화암)

12.9Km    2021-09-14

Bukpo-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

Nakhwaam is a rock cliff towering over Baengmagang River in the northern end of Busosan Mountain. According to the legend, this is where the royal court women of Baekje jumped off to kill themselves when the kingdom of Baekje was defeated during the invasion of Sabiseong Fortress (now Busosanseong Fortress in Buyeo) by the Shilla-Tang Alliance. The name of this rock, Nakhwaam, literally means "the cliff of falling flowers" and symbolizes the fidelity and loyalty of Baekje women.

Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (관북리유적과 부소산성 [유네스코 세계유산])

Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (관북리유적과 부소산성 [유네스코 세계유산])

13.0Km    2024-02-29

Gua-ri & Gwanbuk-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress are historical sites dating back to the Baekje period (BC 18-AD 660), when they served as the capital from 538 to 660 AD. Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri functioned as the royal palace where the king resided and governed during peacetime, while Busosanseong Fortress served as a defensive wall for wartime preparedness. Many Baekje historical relics have been excavated from these sites, and there is a virtual experience center called Sabido Fortress for visitors to explore, along with guided tour services available.