Myeongrjaegotaek (논산 명재고택)

16.8Km 2024-12-23

50 , Noseongsanseong-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-735-1215

Myeongjae Old House in Nonsan, Chungcheonbuk-do, was the house of Yun Jeung, a Joseon scholar of King Sukjong’s time. The house stands open to the village without a tall gate or fence, and consists of a sarangchae (men’s house) and gotganchae (storehouse) arranged protectively around the anchae (women’s house). The sarangchae has three guest rooms and a porch offering scenic views. Bathrooms and toilets are modern and clean. There is a thatched outbuilding with sound equipment and a beam projector for meetings. Cultural experience programs offered include traditional Korean music, a tea ceremony, and natural dyeing.

Seodongyo Theme Park (서동요 테마파크)

16.9Km 2025-10-23

616 Chungsin-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-832-9913

Seodongyo Theme Park is an open film set studio in a huge 33,000 square meter plot of land. The theme park offers various sets from Goryeo to Joseon dynasty as well as royal residences of Baekje dynasty, the commoners’ village, the village of the nobles and more. The set was the backdrop of various dramas including “Ballad of Seodong (2005), “The Great Sheer (2012)” and more. Visitors can also engage in various experience programs.

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Seodongyo Theme Park is a Baekje-themed set. The buildings that preserve the traditional architectural style and quaint scenery will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time along with Hae-soo.

Mireuksa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 미륵사지 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

17.0Km 2024-04-07

362, Mireuksaji-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-3873

Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-AD 660). According to Samgukyusa (historical records published in 1281), King Mu (30th king of Baekje, in power AD 600-641) and his wife Queen Seonhwa were said to have seen a vision of Mireuksamjon (the three Sanskrit) emerging from a large pond. At the time of their revelation, the king and queen were on their way to visit a Buddhist monk in Sajasa Temple on Yonghwasan Mountain (now known as Mireuksan Mountain). In response to their vision, the king drained the nearby pond and established Mireuksa Temple. The temple is believed to have shown the most advanced architectural and cultural skills of Baekje, Silla, and Goguryeo (the three main kingdoms at that time). Records indicate that King Jinpyeong of Silla even sent his craftsmen over to assist with the temple construction.

The two main features of the Mireuksa Temple Site are the stone pagoda (Mireuksaji Seoktap) and the flagpole supports (Mireuksaji Dangganjiju). The 14.24-meter-high west stone pagoda (National Treasure No. 11) is the oldest and largest Korean stone pagoda in existence. The west pagoda currently has only six tiers, but is estimated to originally have had nine. The nine-story east stone pagoda (27.67 meters in x_height) was restored to its original stature in 1993 based on historical records. Other surviving landmarks include the flagpole supports (Treasure No. 236) to the south of the stone pagodas. The 395 centimeter-tall poles are estimated to have been created during the Unified Silla period (AD 676-935) and are set 90 meters apart from east to west.

Iksan National Museum (국립익산박물관)

17.1Km 2024-04-07

362, Mireuksaji-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-830-0900

Iksan National Museum is located near Mireuksa Temple Site (Historic Site No. 150), one of the largest temples of the Baekje dynasty during the Three Kingdoms Period. A total of roughly 19,200 artifacts were unearthed during archaeological research in 1980-1996, and the museum was opened as Mireuksa Temple Site National Museum in 1997 to display these findings. The Stone Pagoda of Mireuksa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 11) was restored in 2009, and the site was recognized as a World Heritage by the UNESCO in 2015, afterwhich the museum name was changed to the current Iksan National Museum. The museum also offers various cultural events and programs, including on-site education, historical and cultural lectures, and summer culture school.

Baengmagang Leisure Park (백마강레저파크)

17.5Km 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.

Baek il heon Head House (논산 백일헌 종택)

17.7Km 2024-08-05

45, Jugok-gil, Sangwol-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-4166 / +82-10-2911-4166

The Baegilheon Head House (National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 273) is the house that was bestowed upon General Yi Sam by King Yeongjo in recognition of his achievement in suppressing the Yi In-jwa Rebellion in 1728. King Yeongjo also granted Yi Sam the posthumous name ‘Baegilheon’. The house is composed of the munganchae (gate quarters) situated next to a tall gate, the ‘ㄷ’-shaped anchae (women’s quarters), and the ‘ㄱ’-shaped sarangchae (men’s quarters), which are configured in an overall square layout. The accommodation includes the munganchae, the araet sarang with a numaru (upper floor), and the wit sarang and the geonneotbang, each of which has a large toenmaru (a narrow wooden porch running along the outside of the building). Notably, the geonneotbang, which is connected with the daecheong (wooden floor) and has a cozy courtyard surrounded by a mud wall, was the living space for the eldest son of the family and his wife for many generations. As the house has been designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage, cooking in the guestrooms is strictly prohibited. However, the house provides breakfast prepared by the daughter-in-law of the head house free of charge. The toilets and shower room are situated in the back yard.

Baekjewon (백제원)

17.8Km 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.

Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs (익산 입점리 고분)

18.3Km 2024-04-07

80, Ipjeomgobun-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5875

The Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs are a group of ancient Baekje-era tumuli located 100 meters above sea level on the northeast brow of Chilmokjae Hill in Ipjeom-ri, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. The burial ground covers an area of more than 18,520 square meters and is officially listed as Historical Site No. 347. To date, a total of eight tumuli have been excavated, all of which are chamber tombs.

Surprisingly enough, the tombs were first discovered in 1986 by a high school student. While digging for arrowroot, a young man from a local high school found some pieces of gold that resembled a hat. He quickly notified the authorities and it was soon discovered that the pieces of gold were in fact valuable ancient artifacts. An emergency excavation was conducted and the eight tumuli were uncovered, but unfortunately all of the tumuli except Tomb No. 1 had been severely damaged. Tomb No. 1, which is still in relatively good condition, boasts an entrance measuring an impressive 16 meters in x_height and 2 meters in x_width.

Inside the tombs archaeologists found valuable relics from the Baekje dynasty including earthenware, jewelry (a gilt-bronze hat, gold earrings, glass beads, etc.), harnesses and ironware. Given the shapes and the types of the pieces found, historians estimate that the tumuli were built in the 5th century. Since the gilt-bronze hat is similar in shape to those found in Japan, experts believe that there was an active exchange between the Baekje people and the people of Japan.

Baekje History & Culture Museum (백제역사문화관)

18.3Km 2021-03-03

455, Baekjemun-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-408-7290

Located in Baekje Cultural Land, Baekje History & Culture Museum shows the history and culture of the Baekje period. Instead of exhibiting actual artifacts, the museum uses visual aids such as graphics, media, and miniatures to depict important cultural heritages and relics.

Baekje Cultural Land (백제문화단지)

18.3Km 2025-10-23

455 Baekjemun-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-408-7290

Baekje Cultural Land is the largest history-themed park in Korea, built to share the beautiful culture of the Baekje Kingdom with the world. The large site is filled with traces of Baekje culture. Sabigung Palace is a reconstruction of a real royal palace from the Three Kingdoms period. Neungsa Temple, a royal temple representing the Baekje period, has been recreated according to the real size based on excavation research done at the historic site in Neungsan-ri, Buyeo-eup. Just inside Daetongmun Gate is the Five-story Stone Pagoda, the most prominent structure in the complex. Wiryeseong Fortress, built during the Hanseong Baekje Era, gives a different aspect of Baekje in comparison with Sabigung Palace from the Late Baekje Era. A panorama of the complex can be seen from Jehyangnu Pavilion.

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The Baekje Cultural Land, which served as the backdrop for the spectacular royal palace in the drama, is the largest historical theme park in Korea, built to promote the excellence of Baekje that flourished with brilliant culture. This site features delicate recreations of Baekje’s ancient structures for royal families, including the Sabigung Palace and the Neungsa Temple.

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