Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival (부여서동연꽃축제)

14.5Km 2022-05-04

52, Gungnam-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival has been designated as an excellent festival four years in a row by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The festival takes place every July during the summer's peak when the lotus flowers bloom. The festival is based on a historical love story, with programs and performance events focused on story delivery. The festival venue is designed to fit in with the natural settings nearby, serving as a perfect backdrop for taking memorable photos with families and friends.

Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond (서동공원과 궁남지)

14.6Km 2024-06-04

52 Gungnam-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2953

Gungnamji Pond, a Historic Site located in Seodong Park, is Korea’s first artificial pond and was created by King Mu from the Baekje dynasty, who fell in love with and eventually married Princess Seonhwa. Gungnamji, literally means a pond in the south of the royal palace in Korean, was the given name according to the Samguksagi records.

According to a record in the Samguksagi, the History of the Three Kingdoms, King Mu dug this lake south of his palace in the 35th year of his reign (634) and connected it by a 7800-meter long waterway to the water source. The king then had willow trees planted around the bank and had an artificial mound constructed in the middle of the lake.

Yeonkkot Iyagi (연꽃이야기)

14.9Km 2024-12-10

Yeonkkot Iyagi, which literally means “lotus story,” is a restaurant in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do that uses lotus and lotus leaves. It is a restaurant that offers a variety of menu items in addition to lotus leaf rice and lotus tea, which can be enjoyed together during the meal. Lotus leaf rice contains ingredients such as jujubes, ginkgo nuts, and pumpkin seeds, and the scent of lotus leaves permeates the freshly steamed glutinous rice, offering a fragrant meal. The restaurant also has an impressive children's menu called lotus pork cutlet. Another thing to take note of are the lotuses added in the side dishes.

Buyeo National Museum (국립부여박물관)

14.9Km 2021-08-13

5, Geumseong-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-833-8562

Buyeo National Museum was first established by the Buyeo Preservation Society in 1929 as a collection of relics and artifacts related to the Baekje kingdom. This collection was on display at a government building from the Joseon dynasty until 1970, when a new building was erected on the southern foothills of Busosan Mountain. It moved again on August 6, 1993 to the current location. The museum has four exhibition halls and an outdoor exhibit with a total of about 1,000 relics on display.

Baekjehyang (백제향)

15.1Km 2020-09-19

17, Sabi-ro 30beon-gil, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-8729

Baekjehyang is a café serving yeonkkot bbang (lotus bread) and traditional tea which transformed from the Korean restaurant that specialized in yeonnip bap (streamed rice wrapped in a lotus / leaf). Located on the way to Gungnamji Pond, Baekjehyang provide fresh yeonkkot bbang made daily as well as other lotus related food including yeonnip shake (lotus leaf shake), yeonnip cookies and more.

Historic Site of General Gyebaek (계백장군 유적지)

15.4Km 2020-06-18

Sinpung-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-8431

Gyebaek (? - 660) was a general in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. This historic site is not far from Hwangsanbeol, the last battlefield of General Gyebaek who fell defending Baekje at the end of its days. Allied troops from Silla and Tang attacked Tanhyeon and Baekgang, strategic sites held by Baekje, in 660 (the 20th year of King Uija’s reign).

General Gyebaek and his 5,000 soldiers fought against General Kim Yu-sin and his 50,000 soldiers. General Gyebaek successfully defeated the allied troops four times, but was ultimately unable to overcome the insurmountable numbers brought to bear by his foe. The Baekje army was finally defeated, and the last general of Baekje, Gyebaek, died in the battle.

Jeongnimsaji Museum (정림사지박물관)

15.4Km 2020-12-11

83, Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-832-2721

Jeongnimsaji Museum is located in Buyeo, the last capital of Baekje, where the Baekje culture flourished for the 123-year-long “Sabi Era.” The museum was established on the building site of Jeongnimsa Temple, which was a symbolic meeting place for royalty and a center for politics based on Buddhist morals.

The museum highlights the Buddhist culture of Baekje, said to be the origin of Buddhism in Korea and Japan, and Jeongnimsa Temple, known as the culmination of Baekje Buddhism. The museum also seeks to emphasize the advanced technology of Baekje and reenact the Sabi Era using an interactive approach that relies heavily on videos, panels, replicas, and hands-on programs. Main attractions at the museum include the Jeongnimsa Temple Site (Historic Site No. 301), the five-story stone pagoda of Jeongnimsa Temple (National Treasure No. 9) and the seated stone Buddha (Treasure No. 108).

Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 정림사지 오층석탑 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.5Km 2024-12-04

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

This granite pagoda from the late Baekje period in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do has been designated a National Treasure. It is generally known as the "Baekje Five-story Pagoda." As one of two remaining Baekje pagodas, this stone pagoda itself is a precious and important artifact that established the lineage of Korean stone pagoda patterns. With refined and creative features, it exemplifies the beauty and elegance that were imitated in the latter-day pagodas.

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This location was featured on the variety show "Two Days and One Night," where the cast took on three 'human tower building' challenges inspired by the Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site as part of their dinner mission. Surrounded by numerous national heritage sites showcasing Baekje culture, the area is an excellent destination for cultural exploration.

Banyasa Temple (반야사(논산))

15.5Km 2024-10-04

104 Samjeon-gil, Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Banyasa Temple is a unique temple with many of its buildings located in an old mine shaft. Upon first sight, visitors may feel disappoint at what appears to be simply the Daeungjeon Hall standing before a rock cliff. However, walking behind the main hall leads to the entrance to the mine. Because the mine shaft is cool in summer and warm in winter, it's a great attraction to visit all year round.

Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.8Km 2021-06-22

26-14, Im 3-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-0096

Donamseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1634, originally 1.5 kilometers away from its current location. It received a royal charter in 1660 and relocated to its current location in 1880 due to flooding problems. The academy's main gate, Ipdeokmun Gate, is made up of three entrance doors. Once inside, Yangseongdang Hall can be seen facing the main gate, with Eungdodang Hall to the left. Ancestral rites take place every February and August at Jungjeong Hall. Inside the academy is a shrine that houses the ancestral tablets of four prominent scholars who taught at this institution - Kim Jang-saeng, Kim jip, Song Jun-gil, and Song Si-yeol. Among the academies that served Kim Jang-saeng and his teachings, Donamseowon is considered the most important and influencial.

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